The charisma of great wine leaves a splendid flavour on the taste -buds. Wine which is celebrated all over the world, Indians love it too. Here’s a winery just a few hours away from Mumbai that offers you a great experience of witnessing how vine-grapes are turned into liquid magic.
Welcome to Vallonne Vineyards cuddled amongst the gorgeous Sahyadri slopes of Maharashtra. Just 160kms away from Mumbai, is the town of Nashik which is known for its premium wine growing soil and hosts some of the best wineries in the country.
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Vallonne is India's first boutique winery where they combine the finest winemaking techniques with state-of-the-art technology to produce premium French-style wines. It is the brainchild of Mr. Shailendra Pai, India’s first wine professional to become a vintner. With four decades of expertise in the wine business, he decided to pursue his long cherished dream of setting up a winery in India.
Wines here are mostly dry and off-dry and they put a lot of emphasis on their reserve red wines which are aged in premium French oak barrels. To enhance your wine knowledge, head for the vineyard tour to know more about the wine making process and enjoy sampling some of their delectable wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot blends.
Apart from some great tasting wines, it is a perfect spot to getaway for the weekend. They have a chic property attached to the winery with well-appointed rooms and handmade furniture. Each room has a quaint sit out with a gorgeous view of the vineyard and the mighty mountains in the distance.
Indulge your senses not just in the spectacular wines but also in their delightful cuisine served at their restaurant named Malaka Spice. With an extensive Japanese, Thai and Malaysian fare, the food here will surely make your palate pop with joy.
Sit back, relax within the countryside charm to soak into a holistic and quality wine experience. Your journey to India’s Napa Valley will surely be a special one!
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