Author: Rojita Tiwari

  • Even as the debate between natural cork producers and other closures such as screw caps, plastic or synthetic closures continue to make headlines on every forum, it is ineffectual to deny the innumerable benefits of using natural cork as closures reveals, Carlos de Jesus, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications in Corticeira Amorim in an…

  • Our/Vodka By You!

    What if you are given a chance to infuse your own vodka? What if you get to decide the flavour of your vodka? A super premium global vodka brand that is created locally by partnering with the local people in 5 cities (as of now) is now available in India. Our/Vodka, as the name suggests,…

  • Grover Zampa Launches India’s First Bubbly with Gold Flakes

    How does a sparkling wine with 24 k gold flakes taste? Delicious. At least that’s what most of the guests present at the launch event had to say about Grover Zampa’s new sparkling wine Auriga celestial.

  • Top 5 Festive Gift Ideas For A Drinks Enthusiast

      Diwali kick starts the season of festivities in India and it’s also that time of the year when most people either stroll through shopping malls or browse through endless online portals and apps in search of the perfect gift for the loved ones. Well, worry not! Drinks & Destinations has compiled a few unique…

  • The 2017 IWSR/Vinexpo annual report on the global wine market – considered to be the most comprehensive survey of its kind – identifies several key wine market trends until 2020, including the growing strength of the Chinese market, fast growth of wine exports from France, Italy and Spain and an increasingly marked preference amongst consumers…

  • Whisky, Tequila & Gin To Drive Growth In The Global Spirits Category

    Good news for the spirits industry. According to the latest IWSR Forecast (2017-2021), whisky, tequila and gin will be driving the growth for the spirits category. The report also suggests that the Chinese spirit Baijiu is about to see the largest growth in the spirits categories over the next five years. Also, news for the…

  • Novotel Goa Resort & Spa – The Best Monsoon Getaway

    As I packed my bags for a trip to Goa during this monsoon season, I wondered why this popular beach destination never featured in my monsoon getaway list before. However, experiencing Goa’s natural green environment during monsoon was breathtaking. We picked the Novotel Goa Resort & Spa in Candolim for the weekend stay and returned…

  • Wine Explorers – How To Embark On The World’s Best Road Trip!

    Some stories have so much passion, adventure, and enthusiasm that you ought to share them with the world. You never know whom it may inspire. This is the story of Jean-Baptiste Ancelot, who at the age of 28 decided to leave his hometown in the north of France to explore the wine world. He drew…

  • If you want to spend your vacations differently and get a new, unique breath of your relaxation time then we recommend you to choose a destination that takes you to one of the best international wine festivals, if you are a wine lover, of course, and can feel and appreciate the real taste of a…

  • To understand Oriya cuisine better, you have to understand its geography. In my context, all three cities that I spent 20 years of my life have some influence from the neighbouring states. Andhra Pradesh influences southern Orissa; Chhattisgarh has significant influence on several dishes prepared in a Sambulpur household or vice versa and the food…