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Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Top 5 Wine Destinations to head right away!

Wine tourism in India is fast taking pace in India with people developing a taste for fine wine. There are a lot many wineries in India who provide tours of their vineyards and cellars, picturesque vineyard views, tasting rooms, customized wine dinners and stay to quench your thirst for wine. Here's a list of the top five wine destinations you ought to take for the love of wine!

1) Sula Vineyards



Takeaways: Try attending the immensely popular SulaFest that is held in early February each year. Sula Vineyards has also got its vineyard resort, called Beyond which is a must visit place to enjoy the ambiance and feel of the vineyards.

Location: On the outskirts of Nashik, off Gangapur-Savargaon Road, 20 minutes from Nashik. 180 km northeast of Mumbai.

Address: Gat 36/2, Govardhan Village, Off Gangapur-Savargaon Road, Nashik, Maharashtra

What to drink: Dindori Reserve Shiraz, Sula Sauvignon Blanc, Sula Blush Zinfandel, Sula Brut and Late Harvest Chenin Blanc.

2) Fratelli Akluj



Takeaways:It has various packages like day visits, weekend getaways, Rejuvenation and Rent-a-vineyard packages. It is recommended that you stay at least one night in the winery's modern accommodations.

Location: Located in Akunj, 175 km south of Pune. Approximately 300 kilometers (6 hours) from Mumbai.

Address: Gat No. 131, Zanjewadi Taluka: Malshiras, Distt Solapur - 413 107 Maharashtra (India)

What to drink: Vero Sauvignon Blanc & Vero Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz Rose; Fratelli Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc-Shiraz; Chardonnay; Sangiovese Bianco, Sangiovese; Gran Cuvee Brut, Vitae Chardonnay, Vitae Tre


3) Grover Zampa Vineyards, Nandi Hills

Takeaways: You can see some of the most beautiful species of birds, including Asian Paradise Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Blue Capped Rock Thrush, Tawny Eagles, and Puff-Throated Babblers, among the others during your visit to winery. The guided tour includes lunch.

Location: Nandi Hills, around 50 kilometers north of Bangalore in Karnataka.

Address: 95, 1st Main, SBM Colony, Anand Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560024

What to drink: Chenin blanc, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and sparkling rose.






4) Chateau D'Ori



Takeaways: A luxury guesthouse with an artificial lake in the middle of a vast expanse of grape vines, makes it the perfect destination.

Location: Around 25 kilometers (30 minutes) north of Nashik on the Nashik-Dindori Road.

Address: Gat No 529, Dindori - Shivar,Dindori Taluka Nashik Maharashtra India

What to drink: Sauvignon blanc, rose, merlot, syrah and cabernet sauvignon.


5) York Winery and Tasting Room




Takeaways: Ideal for serene sunset tastings.

Location:On the outskirts of Nashik, off Gangapur-Savargaon Road, 20 minutes from Nashik.

Address: Gat No.15/2, Gangapur-Savargaon Road, Gangavarhe Village, Nashik, 422222

What to drink: Arros reserve blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, released in late 2014.

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