Sula Vineyards Shiraz 2023
Deep purple in colour. Spices and smokiness along with blackberries and blueberries can be found on the nose. Additional hints of dark chocolate, vanilla and jammy fruit flavours on the palate add character to this wine, which is medium bodied with round tannins.
Situated in Nashik, India's largest grape-growing region, Sula Vineyards was set up in 1997 by Rajeev Samant & Kerry Damsky. They pioneered the French grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc which were first released in 2000 to wide acclaim as India's best white wines. Sula now cultivates Shiraz and Zinfandel amongst other international varieties and broadly recognized as India's premium wine producer.
The grapes were cold soaked and then fermented between 25-30C with regular gentle pump overs. The wine was aged for 2 months in oak before being bottled.
| RRP | £13.75 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
| Serve with | Grilled meats, especially lamb; also with hard cheeses |
| Grapes | Shiraz 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
| Body | C |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Screwcap |
Situated in Nashik, India's largest grape-growing region, Sula Vineyards was set up in 1997 by Rajeev Samant & Kerry Damsky. They pioneered the growing of the French grape varieties Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc, which were first released in 2000 to wide acclaim as India's best white wines. Sula now cultivates Shiraz and Zinfandel amongst other international varieties and is broadly recognised as India's premium wine producer. At Sula, they believe in being a steward of the land and follow sustainable practices. As an eco-friendly company, a significant amount of resources is committed to sustainable winemaking practices and ensuring fair livelihoods for Sula's community of farmers across Maharashtra and Karnataka. A large number of Sula's workers come from disadvantaged communities and have seen a significant change in their standard of living through their employment with the company; this has been nothing short of a revolution in the surrounding villages.
