Sula Vineyards

Mansi Agarwal – www.heritagewonder.com September 2009

Indian wine has gained immense popularity in recent years. Owing to the same popularity, India is now receiving favored response towards wine tourism. Most of the vineyards in India have tasting suites for the wine lovers to enjoy the best of wines that India has to offer.

Some of the vineyards now offer accommodations for those who just can’t get enough of these amazing placing in a single day’s visit.

Main wine area of India is in Nasik at a distance of four hour by road from Mumbai. All the same you can find some more well-thought-of vineyards in southern states of India.

Some of the best vineyards of India are:

1 Sula Vineyard: This is India’s most acknowledged and easily accessible vineyard. It is situated in Nasik at a distance of twenty minutes from the main town. It was established in 1997 and in a matter of few years Sula Vineyards has commendably grown into a reputed winery. This winery is quite visitor friendly. A person can take the pleasure of a tour through the distillery, taste the wines, also take some courses and take part in other fun filled events. You can also enjoy good food at Little Italy Restaurant.

You can also the beautiful views here by renting out a three bedroom cottage known as Beyond. It is at a brief distance from the distillery. At Beyond you can enjoy the luxuries of private balconies, huge living space, a swimming pool and a chef who will be at his feet so that you can enjoy your favorite food made from organic ingredients.

2. Chateau Indage: it is an exceptionally large vineyard and was established in 1982. it is situated in Narayangaon, at a distance of eighty five kilometers from Pune on the National highway from Mumbai to Nasik. It is most reputed for its exclusive range of Chantilli wines which includes chardonnay as well as cabernet sauvignon. This winery has an interesting collection of wines in its wine shop and tasting bar. For just rupees hundred and fifty one can tantalize the taste buds by tasting six different verities of wines. After a winery tour you can enjoy a meal at the Ivy restaurant.

3. Grover Vineyards: Grover Vineyards is a family run winery that was established in 1988. These vineyards have spread to over 210 acres over the years. Most importantly, this yinyard is not situated in Nasik. It is located on Nandi Hills, at a distance of forty kilometers from Bangalore. Grover winery is into production of premium wines. Most famous wines produced here are La Reserve brand of oak maturated Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz Reds.

4. Tiger Hill Vineyards: This vineyard is located at a distance of fifteen-twenty minutes from the Nasik town. Tiger Hill Winery produces a good range of premium quality wines which includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (red wine), Shiraz, Sauvignon blanc (white wine), Semillon and Pinot Chardonnay. Tiger Hill Vineyard has a resort owned and managed by them on the outlying areas of Nasik, although the vineyard is situated at quite a distance from the resort. To get exclusive tours of the vineyard you have to make bookings before hand. The resort has an amazing tasting bar. You can enjoy a number of wines at an incredibly reasonable price.

5. Chateau d’Ori: This vineyard is relatively new but equally worth the visit. It is situated at the foot of Nhera-Ori hills, Dindori, at a distance of just twenty two kilometers from Nasik. Apart from the wines, this vineyard has also gained popularity for its farmhouse accommodation, wine tasting bar and three artificial lakes that are being developed for exciting water sports and several other attractions.