by hungrysurgicalresident | Nov 4, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Indian Wines, Restaurant Reviews, Wine
The Wine: Chenin Blanc Chenin Blanc is one of the mildest and frutiest white wines I have tasted. It’s easy taste makes it super easy for beginners to try tasting and for connoisseurs to try deciphering. It has been grown in the Loire valley of France for nearly...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Oct 31, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Europe, Italian Wines, Italy, Restaurant Reviews, Western Europe, Wine
Since the start of my food blogging, I have been tremendously interested in wines. Coupled with my WSET level 1, I have been lucky to taste quite a few since then. But one country that has impressed me the most has been the wines from Italy. The balmy conditions of...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Oct 22, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Indian Wines, Restaurant Reviews, Wine
After my WSET level 1 qualification, I have doing what my teacher Gagan taught me to do, trying out wines multiple times to understand flavours. One of the wines that definitely caught my fancy during this time is the Grover Zampa La Reserve 2014 which was launched in...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Oct 20, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Beer, Cocktails, Restaurant Reviews
The Octoberfest is one of the most gargantuan European festivals. Although it draws its origins from the early 19th century when it was a celebration to commemorate the marriage of King Ludwig with Princess Therese. It stated with a tasting of a few wines and beers...
by Snigdha | Sep 19, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Americas, Mexico, South America, Tequila/Mezcal, Travel Diaries
I have spent many an evening swinging back tequila shots with lime and salt. But my writing about alcohol took me to the exact focal point of the existence of this drink. I take you around Mexico in a tequila trail to discover the rich cultural heritage behind the...
by hungrysurgicalresident | Sep 7, 2017 | Alcohol Diaries, Europe, Scotch Whisky, Scotland, Travel Diaries, Western Europe, Whisky
People might say that whisky can be enjoyed only with friends. I on the other hand am a firm believer that Single Malt Scotch Whisky is best enjoyed at its origin, in Scotland. We take a trip down the famous Glenmorangie distillery. How to get to the Glenmorangie...