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I am Ravi K Joshi a.k.a. Colonel Joe- a Beverage Writer and Entrepreneur from India
I am Ravi K Joshi a.k.a. Colonel Joe- a Beverage Writer and Entrepreneur from India
As 2023 wraps up, I am delighted to announce my Vlog channel that gives a new dimension to my blog Guns to Gewürztraminer as its visual extension
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I am often referred-to as a guy who successfully turned his passion into profession. Also known by my moniker Colonel Joe due to my Army lineage, I am now a full-time Beverage Writer and Consultant. based in New Delhi, India.
My plunge into the world of beverages started on a rather celebratory note- by winning a Champagne Scholarship.
The journey thereafter has been nothing short of a dream- be it working with French winemakers to learn about wine, travelling to global wine heartlands to get a first hand feel of different terroirs, or sharing my passion through my writings and consumer events. I do not have a figment of doubt about where I belong.
Today my work involves multiple roles- as a wine writer and reporter, as a consultant providing services on the B2B/ B2C front and as a judge/presenter at marquee beverage engagements.
Founded by me in March 2020, Sake Club India is now the foremost authority in India on Japanese Sake. We conduct events, trainings and consulting to make Sake more accessible and pleasurable to the Indian Sake lovers.
So you thought that Japan is only about Sake, Shochu, Whisky, Gin or Beer? Above are some scenes from the famed Burgundian producer Domaine de Montille's vineyards in Hakodate (GI Hokkaido). 50 ha of these vineyards are planted with- what else but- Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! Their first vintage was harvested later in 2
Promo of a captivating Sake schedule with the distinguished clientele of Taj Bengaluru.
Posing alongside the Sake session infographics put up in the lobby of Taj Bengaluru.
Sharing the Tales of Sake with an enthusiastic "all women" group during the event at Taj Bengaluru.
Ever since its inception, I have been conducting the Blind Wine Tasting for Spiritz Selection Awards, India's most reputed Beverage awards.
A fun tasting of Argentina's signature wine conducted for the Embassy of Argentina in New Delhi had people asking for more.
A Trade Tasting for importers and media with Live connection with the winemaker from Douro D.O.C.
Glimpses of the First Anniversary celebrations of Sake Club India Co Founded by me at the Embassy of Japan in India. Read a Print Article on the event.
It was humbling to share my journey of entrepreneurship from being an Army Officer to a Beverage Professional with the Commerce students of Delhi University's Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College. Young generations are the torchbearers of the nation and it feels nice to be considered as a role model for them.