Drink Indian to the young republic!

January 22, 2021

Drink Indian to the young republic!

Best of India Part I

Raise a toast to India’s 72^nd Republic Day with some of our best Indian sparkling and white wines handpicked by Wine Park.

The 72nd anniversary of our young republic is definitely one to take pride in as is India’s modern and bright story of wine making, having made remarkable strides and some sublime ferments. In just over 20 years, Indian winemakers have crafted wines of authentic Indian identity that has impressed the world, winning international gongs and palates. The last ten years especially has witnessed a generation of homegrown, young Indian oenologists exploring the depth and diversity of Indian terroir and coax great fruit from the vines so as to make wines of great balance and distinct character. They’ve also impressively increased our catalogue of grapes from the quartet of reliable French noble grapes by successfully experimenting with Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Malbec and Nero D’Avola. Their journey of patience and toil is certain to deliver some fine vintages for us Indians to look forward to and savour. So, in a special two-part series, Wine Park is trotting out its best Indian wines for you to toast our country’s purple health. Let’s get the celebration rolling with a fabulous clutch of Indian bubblies and whites. Cheers!

Chandon Brut NV

Sparkling proof of French faith in Indian terroir, this crisp and dry wine crackles with flavours of citrus and apple and a nice creamy texture making it the ideal pop to get the celebrations rolling.

Fratelli, Noi Sparkling NV

This easy drinking bubbly from Solapur delights the palate with sweetness, generous notes of tropical fruit and refreshing burst of acidity.

The Daily Dose, Sauvignon Blanc 2019

We’re super proud of Wine Park’s own domestic white wine that finely expresses the classic Indian wine style with ripe fruit character balanced by good acidity and elegance. Savour this most approachable Indian Sauvignon Blanc.

York H Block 2017

Counted amongst India’s finest Chardonnays, this barrel aged white wine from Nashik displays notes of lemon, citrus, dry fruit and toasted oak enhanced by crisp acidity and is great companion to a barbecue platter.

Sula, The Source, Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Perhaps India’s only barrel aged Sauvignon Blanc, this interesting white wine delights the palate with a rush of tropical fruit and herbaceous flavours, finishing clean and easy.

Reveilo, Chardonnay Reserve 2017

A fine example of India’s potential to make wines of international class, the opulent Chardonnay has a creamy texture, elegance and a range of flavours including peach, apple and dry fruit, laced with vanilla that comes from generous months of oak ageing.