Arnav Das
Understanding Alsace
A region that has France and Germany on either sides, had a perilous history; a timeline of war that effected the lives and the wines of...
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Hello! Welcome to my blog where I share with you my insights from the world of beverage and cigars. ArbiterBibendi will be a platform aimed towards educating novices about the magical world of beverages and cigars through stories, fun facts and educational posts. I love to read and to have the opportunity to share my experiences and insights with my readers.
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Arnav Das
Cigar Wrapper Guide
A cigar wrapper is like a bespoke suit; tailor-made to precision and fabulous to look at when done properly. A wrapper is one of the...
Arnav Das
Champagne Salon: A diamond in a string of pearls
A singularity in champagne world; Salon is an authority of top shelf quality in Champagne world. This exceptional wine is the champagne...
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The Mighty Four of Bordeaux
I have an inclination towards Bordeaux not only because of the wine but also because of the rich cultural heritage of the region. Here I...
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The Grower Champagnes and the Alchemists Behind Them
Every major wine style sees change in its timeline; as change is the only constant. Here we will talk about the most influential change...
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Super Tuscans
The wines that dared; and have become one of the most sought after wines from Italy. To define in easy English, Super Tuscan is a style...
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Breaking Down Burgundy Wine Classification ( Part 3: Southern Burgundy; Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais )
Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais lie in the most southern part of Burgundy. The wines are still made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (and...
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Breaking Down Burgundy Wine Classification ( Part 2: Chablis)
The Undeniable Chardonnay: It’s impossible to talk about white wine styles and miss Chablis, termed the pure expression of soil, it is a...
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Breaking Down Burgundy Wine Classification ( Part 1: Côte d'Or)
Old world wine classifications can be confusing at times. In this series, I will simplify the classification of Wines from Burgundy for...
Arnav Das
Cask and Barrels
A brief on history of barrels and types of casks and barrels of the whisk(e)y world. Painted Casks of Bruichladdich. Image credit:...
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The Iron Maidens of Champagne
Widows, Trailblazers, Trend Setter's and the Iron Maidens of the Champagne World. Learn how these women influenced and created what we...
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The Wines of "Le Petit General"
The man we grew up reading about. A great war commander, counsel and later the emperor of France (1804 – 1814/15); Napoleon is one of the...
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Mughals: Alcohol and Intoxication
The Mughal period from Babur to Aurangzeb always intrigued me; being a student of alcohol I always wanted to know about their indulgence...
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Cigar: A basic understanding
An insight about cigars; its anatomy, different sizes, and an understanding of the different regions of tobacco cultivation in Cuba While...
Arnav Das
Hemel-en-Aarde: The Shining Star of South Africa
theinsideguide.com The name of the region literally translates to Heaven-on-Earth, and why not; with its picturesque beauty it does look...
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The Very "First's" of Champagne
The world of Champagne is drenched in history. Here I take you through a small, fun insight on the important firsts in the world of...
Arnav Das
Unearthing Bordeaux
Breaking down one of the most popular wine regions in the worlds with regards to its terroir, grapes and classifications....
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Bond....Literally With the Best!!
You love Bond, you like to have a drink...then this one is for you. A compilation of drinks ordered by our heartthrob spy, a man of taste...
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Discovery of Cigars
Like any other quality spirit or wine, cigar is one of the pleasures of life. A product that has a history steeped in civilizations,...
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Crémant- The Other Sparkling Wine from France
Most of the time Champagne is the only sparkling wine associated with France. Read about the affordable, less popular and delicious style...
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Arnav Das
Passion Makes Perfect
I am a Sommelier trained in Wines, Spirits, and Cigars. I started ArbiterBibendi with the goal of offering readers a glimpse into my thoughts and experiences. What started out as weekly posts has evolved into a dynamic site packed with information about various topics that are near and dear to me. Take some time to explore the blog and see for yourself what makes you curious and eager. Read on and enjoy!
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