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.
Vintage assessments
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | Good harvest at altitude; Chenin Blanc shows tropical freshness and Cabernet Sauvignon good structure. |
| 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. |
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