Excellence In Providing A World-Class Wine Bar Experience

TAJ MAHAL HOTEL, DELHI – CAPTAIN’S CELLAR

Captain Cellar is a milestone in the Indian wine world, it marks the first time a major hotel chain has created a destination for wine enthusiasts. The Award was accepted by Arun Sundararaj, Director of Culinary Operations at The Indian Hotels Company Limited and was presented by John Southwell, Senior Trade & Investment Commissioner, Austrade

Excellence In Creating A Contemporary Wine Bar Experience

WINE IN PROGRESS, BANGALORE

Wine in Progress is the coolest wine bar in India at the moment, creating a space that is unpretentious, relaxed and is guaranteed to get a whole new audience of people to start drinking wine. The Award was accepted by Tarini Kumar, Founder with Ganga Ghale, Bar Manager and was presented by Salim Isler, Business Development - Familia Torres

Excellence In Creating A World-Class Wine Program

This award celebrates restaurants that are wine forward not only through a great selection but also wines by the glass/ carafe and events hosted to promote the wine culture in India.

THE TABLE, COLABA

The Award was accepted by Gauri Devidayal – Co-Founder with Venkatesh Namdar – Head of Beverages and Akshay Magan – Sommelier, and was presented by Adele Tosanotti, Brand Manager at Casa Vinicola Costanza

Excellence In Creating A World-Class Wine Program

This award celebrates restaurants that are wine forward not only through a great selection but also wines by the glass/ carafe and events hosted to promote the wine culture in India.

ODE, MUMBAI

The award was accepted by Rahul Akerkar, Culinary Director and presented by Fabienne LeGoc and Vianney Meynier, Business Heads - Business France India

Excellence In Bringing Contemporary Indian Food And Wine Together

Indian food and wine, what a beautiful thing, this award recognises the efforts of those that are intent on bringing a new age Indian culinary experience where wine is integral to the offering. The award was received by Kevin Rodrigues, Head of Wines with Chef Rijul Gulati and presented by Francesco Koliotassis, Wine Export Manager - Staffilo Winery

INDIAN ACCENT, MUMBAI

The award was received by Kevin Rodrigues, Head of Wines with Chef Rijul Gulati and presented by Francesco Koliotassis, Wine Export Manager - Staffilo Winery

Excellence In Cocktail-Forward Hospitality

For laying the foundation to create a cocktail culture in India with a level of sincere hospitality

MINAKSHI SINGH AND YANGDUP LAMA FOR SIDECAR, DELHI

The award was received by Minakshi Singh, Co-Founder and was presented by Amber Chandler, UK Agriculture Food and Drink Counsellor – FCDO

Excellence In Cocktail Innovation/Bar Program

For creating an extremely impressive and innovating cocktail program that deserves its due respect and recognition.

EKAA, MUMBAI

The award was received by Anithya Balachandran, Head of Marketing with Apurv Bhatwadekar, Bar Manager and presented by Pesi Engineer, GM India for Zwiesel Kristallglas AG

Excellence In Brand Marketing

For consistently driving attention through all avenues of marketing available in India to get consumers to taste and to build client relations.

HOUSE OF SUNTORY

The award was received by Tanvi Dandekar - Portfolio Advocate with Alok Soni – Regional Sales Director and Aditya Tomar – Zonal Sales Manager from Suntory Global Spirits and was presented by Ajay Gulati, General Manager, Messe Dusseldorf India

Excellence In Packaging

For telling a story and creating a vision, simply through an extreme eye for detail in packaging the brand.

CRAZY COCK SINGLE MALT

The award was received by Hamavand Chinoy, Owner, South Seas Distilleries & Breweries Pvt. Ltd. and was presented by Akshay Tripathi, VP-F&B - Taj Group of Hotels

Excellence In Taking Indian Craft Spirits To Global Acclaim

For creating a world class spirit that is proud of its heritage and placing it firmly on a global stage.

INDRI BY PICADDILY DISTILLERIES

The award was received by Divyanshu Dwivedi, Head Brand Advocate and presented by Michael Jacob, Sector Manager-Drinks, Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board

Excellence In The Art Of Sommelerie

For exceeding expectations and giving guests an experience that envelops them into the world of wine through sincere passion and story telling

HRIDHAY MEHRA, MASQUE

The award was received by Hridhay Mehra and presented by Mattia Antonio Cianca, Sommelier Association of India

Excellence In Editorial Content

For being a consistent advocate for wine from the very start, upholding the highest standards of journalism.

REVA SINGH

The award was received by Reva Singh and Shiv Singh and was presented by the Consul-General of South Africa