IWBS

India's foremost institution for wine education. The Institute of Wine & Beverage Studies is on a mission to expand the fold of sommeliers in the country.

[Magandeep Singh @magandeepsingh]

Lovely words on the recently concluded ISC 2016. Thank you Giggle Water 411 for this and congrats encore to the... https://t.co/vzPXZVwZ3S

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

It takes a lot. But then, it gives back a lot more ! #IndSommChamp https://t.co/vjF99y33K9

[Magandeep Singh @magandeepsingh]

Decanting, serving, commenting, on wines, beers & cocktails + food pairing...nothing is off limits at #ISC2016

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

And so it begins @PullmanNewDelhi, the 9th Indian Sommelier Championship finals; the top 10 strike a pose & Gagan executes a mock service.

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

The Mumbai finalists (L-R): @DevatiMallick, @vivekboddul, Kevin, Sachin, & Pratik...see you in Delhi & all the best! #IndSommChamp #ISC2016

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

A good glass must be transparent, balanced & most importantly possess a good rim. -Pesi of @zwieselkristall explains glassware at #ISC2016

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Tasting 3 different expressions of Sauvignon Blanc & Cabernet. Getting a sense of place with @KRSMAEstates

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Ending day 1 of #ISC2016 with a session by @ravi_gee from @YorkWinery @SofitelMumbai

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

A grape to glass masterclass - Aspiring sommeliers learning about winemaking from @kariegrover of @GroverZampa #ISC2016 @SofitelMumbai

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Finally in Mumbai, hunt for the next #IndSommChamp continues... #Jyran @SofitelMumbai

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

And here are the #ISC2016 Delhi finalists: (L-R) Ravi Batra, Rijul Mohil, Aamodini Roy, Sudhakar Singh, & Tarun Sansanwal. #IndSommChamp

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Moment of pride for the Indian Sommelier Championship to have @AcquaPanna & @SanPellegrino as their official water.@PullmanNewDelhi #ISC2016

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Testing times at #ISC2016. Let's see who will be the next #IndSommChamp @PullmanNewDelhi

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Addressing wines, spirits and of course the elephant in the room! @AspriSpirits #amarula #stolichnaya #mateus #zonin #BPdR #IndiSommChamp

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

Day 2 of #ISC2016 begins with an in-depth look at #Sangiovese in all its myriad shades as interpreted by @Fratelli_Wines

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

The very talented @desiwinemaker taking the group through a tasting of the @YorkWinery range. Very technical, very interesting #IndSommChamp

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

A lovely #masterclass by @GroverZampa guiding us through their bubblies and on to the prestige reds. #IndSommChamp

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

The 9th Indian Sommelier Championship started this morning. Classes on service and presentation skills. @PullmanNewDelhi #IndSommChamp

[Karina Aggarwal @Giggle_water]

So proud to witness @iwbsindia's 8th Indian Sommelier Championship. Such a great initiative. @ravi_gee @CavasGramona

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

The fourth contestant, Sachin of @FSMumbai, running through the drills. #isc2015 #indsommchamp

[IWBS @iwbsindia]

And so it begins..... 8th Indian Sommelier Championship #isc2015 Let's see who is this year's #indsommchamp