They happened to be happily engrossed, first, in financial investment world, and then, in the video game industry. With relocating to India from Germany, their life took a swing and the duo landed up in a whole new world, i.e., showcasing the beauty of German Winelands to the world. Meet Chandra and Gerhard Schanz, the two pillars behind ‘The Wine Culture Tours’ (www.wineculturetours.com).

Alessio Secci - He wanted to become a diplomat but ended up being a wine maker. Alessio Secci, the Co-Promoter and Director of Frattelli Wines, is a man who have always followed his heart and now his company, a joint Indo-Italian venture, is taking India by storm. In a candid interview with The Wine Club, Alessio Secci reveals about the brand, the initial days and the future dreams the company wishes to reach.

Niladri Dhar - Beverage Manager - Wines at ITC Hotels (Wine Program Initiator across the chain), Sommelier, Wine Educator, Wine Blogger

Subhash Arora - Recipient of Mérite de l'OIV , Founder, Delhi Wine Club
Subhash Arora, founder of Delhi Wine Club and the President of Indian Wine Academy has become the first Indian to have received the prestigious Mérite de l'OIV for his outstanding contribution in the sector of wine. He recounts his wine journey with Manisha Dasgupta

Chef Devraj Halder - EAM, Food & Beverage, The Suryaa, New Delhi
Food becomes transformed at his magical touch. Meet Chef Devraj Halder, EAM, Food & Beverage, The Suryaa, New Delhi, in a candid chat with Poonam Thapa.

Ben Riggs - Consultant Wine maker, Mr. Riggs Wine Company
Renowned Australian wine maker Ben Riggs achieved the distinguished Bush King status in 2000 and has again been crowned with this unique title when Penny's Hill Shiraz was awarded the winner of the McLarene Wine Show. Lending his success recipe to Kimaya Wines, he was recently in the Capital during the launch of a beverage. Poonam Thapa catches the praised wine maker in an informal tête-à-tête.

Deeksha Baljekar - Winemaker Good Earth Winery
Meet Deeksha Baljekar, the young winemaker of Good Earth Winery as she recounts her experience in a hearty chat with Manisha Dasgupta.

Robbin Montero - Premium Wedding Planner, Northern California Wine Country.
Looking for an intoxicating, out of the box wedding ceremony? Well, how about throwing a grand party in the lush green wine county at Sonoma or Napa Valley in California? It may sound like a dream but it can surely be a reality, ready to sweep the ground off your feet. Meet Robbin Montero, the bubbly lady who is the brain behind A Dream Wedding, a company that specializes in organizing wedding parties in the heart of Napa or Sonoma wine valley in California. A premier wedding planner in the Northern California Wine Country, Montero has a magic wand up in her sleeve that can transform any simple marriage plan into a meticulously planned work of art. Here is Robbin Montero unplugged in a hearty chat with The Wine Club.

M. P. Sharma - Late Chief Winemaker, Vinsura Wines.
M.P. Sharma was indeed a man of many colours.The then chief winemaker of Vinsura Wines, his response was mostly one-liners. His death created a huge void in the Indian wine industry.Here is what late Mr. M.P. Sharma had to say in his last e-mail interviewto Manisha Dasgupta.

Kavita Devi Faiella, Sommelier & Cellar Master
She has inherited the nomadic impulse from parents who had worked in India and were influenced enough to give her an Indian name. Kavita Devi Faiella, the Cellar Master at the prestigious Aman Resorts considers herself lucky to have identified her passion at the young age of 25. Born and brought up in Sydney, Kavita loves to travel.