India — wine

Nashik

India's premier wine region in Maharashtra state, 170km northeast of Mumbai at 600m altitude. Sula Vineyards pioneered premium Indian winemaking here in 1999 and the region now produces 80% of India's wine. Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Shiraz are the key varieties.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Outstanding vintage; Chenin Blanc and Shiraz showed exceptional aromatics and structure.
2021 Good conditions despite early monsoon pressure; careful viticulture rewarded with quality results.
2020 Solid vintage; Sula's vintage-dated Dindori Reserve Shiraz excelled.
2019 Benchmark year for Indian wine; international recognition at wine competitions increased significantly.
2018 Challenging monsoon season; experienced producers who managed canopy carefully made quality wines.