Exotic Winery Destinations in India | Fascinating Escapes for Wine Lovers
For all wine lovers, here are some exotic Winery Destinations in India, Fascinating Escapes for Wine Lovers. Indian vineyards are truly fascinating spots to explore if you consider yourself a true wine lover.
Drinking wine is a panache that once touches your tongue and leaves that taste for a lifetime. Wine is all about the experiences and a true wine lover chooses vineyards offering exotic winery for relaxing their mind. Red, Rose, White or Sparkling, each bottle of wine represents the artistic carving of vines in it which every drinker must replenish. From Vedic times, Indian culture cherishes home-brewed wines in form of "Madhu" and "Sura" thereby transforming into one of the best wine destinations in India. The same culture continued in present days by exotic wines prepared by best Indian wineries. Indian vineyards are truly fascinating spots to explore if you consider yourself a true wine lover. The one day tours offered by various vineyards and wine estates are a great opportunity to experience the exotic winemaking process along with walking through the lush green vine estates. Depicting few exotic vineyards and the best wine destinations across India where you can spend a day to learn everything about this luxury.
Chateau Indage Vineyards: Narayangaon, Pune
India's first Champagne Vineyards was established in 1982 in the lush green landscape of Narayangaon near Sahyadri valley in Pune. The second largest vineyard in India and the best destinations for wine lovers is spread over a huge area of 2000 acres. Producing 15 million litres/hour, this vineyard houses 25 different kind of grapes. Among all its red, white and sparkling wines, the famous two products are Marquise de Pompadour and Chantilly wines. Both of these levels were released in the 1980s and still continuing the heritage of taste.
Tour information: Weekend tours of around 2hrs. Also, conduct wine festival every year.
Tasting facility: After-tour wine tasting session at Ivy Cafe and Bar inside the estate.
Transport: Cabs available from Pune Railway Station and Pune Airport.
Accommodation: Vineyard has its own resort or you can stay in the main city of Pune.Four Seasons Vineyards: Baramati, Pune
The French chateau spread over 50 acres area, is the most majestic winery you can experience in India. Located in Baramati near Sahyadri valley in Pune, nourishes grapes for perfect yield before preparing wine. The enchanting view of this winery with majestic king size fountain and scenic Sahyadri valley is an experience one must have. From its inception in 2006, this winery represents the luxury and sophistication that has no comparison and is one of the best wine destinations in India. The 2 hours visit this winery is a journey through the ambience of the exotic world of wine. Specialized in producing still red, white, and rosé wines, it has three levels namely Four Seasons, Zinzi & Ritu.
Tour information: Day tours of around 2 hrs open from Monday to Saturday at 10 am to 4 pm. Also, offer a 1D/1N package including luxury stay and wine tasting session.
Tasting facility: A fascinating wine tasting session available.
Transport: Cars available from Pune Railway Station and Pune Airport.
Accommodation: Vineyard has its own exotic resort offering a kingly stay. For day tours, you can stay in the main city of Pune.Vallonné Vineyards- Kavnai Shivar, Nashik
Another fine boutique and exotic winery at Sahyadri Mountain offers the exotic wine tour experience. Located near the tranquil ambience of Mukhne Lake, this winery was established in 2009. Specialized in producing French-style wines, it offers some great bottles of Malbec, Vin De Passerillage, Rosé, and Anokhee Cabernet Sauvignon blends. The wine tour offered by this winery includes the rustic view of Kavanah village and majestic countryside experience that you will embrace for a lifetime. This winery also has own boutique resort that offers a luxury stay in the countryside along with winery tour. You can also visit the alongside Malak Spice restaurant that offers exotic south-east Asian cuisine and splendid Vallonné wines.
Tour information: Vine to wine tour of 2hrs on weekdays. You can also book a luxury stay at the resort.
Tasting facility: Tasting session with winemakers in the seller.
Transport: Cars available from Nashik, Pune Railway Station and Pune Airport.
Accommodation: Luxury stay in boutique wine resort or stay in Nashik city or Pune city.Sula Vineyard, Nashik
The biggest name in Indian wine producers, Sula vineyards takes pride in being an Indian brand and is one of the best destinations for wine lovers. Spread over a wide area of 1800 acres near Gangapur village of Nashik, was the first one to introduce wine tours in India. Sula vineyard was the first grapevine in India to introduce speciality grapes such as Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel. In here you can also find the best places to satisfy your taste buds with awesome food items. The two restaurants in the Sula estate namely 'Little Italy by Sula' and 'Soma by Sula' offers authentic smoky Italian pizza and exotic Indian flavours respectively.
Tour information: 2hrs tour every day from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm. Sulafest coming on 3rd & 4th Feb 2018.
Tasting facility: Tasting session in India's first tasting room 'The Tasting Room'.
Transport: Cars available from Mumbai, Nashik and Pune city.
Accommodation: Luxury stays in Sula Heritage Winery Resort or stays in Mumbai/Nashik/Pune city.
Wines deserve to be tested and replenished for every drop that represents exoticness of freshly grown vines. The prices for taking these tours in each winery differs almost every season. So, if you are intending to take these luxury & exotic tours into the path of authentic taste, must check respective websites for details in order to determine which are the best wine destinations in India. In terms of accommodation, each of the resorts mentioned in this article offers a luxury stay in the midst of nature but are costly too. If you plan to stay in Mumbai/Nashik/Pune city then must book hotel online in advance to stay at your price.
