Interesting! I went out to India last summer and tried as much wine as I could get my hands on, sadly just missed out on going to a vineyard near Bangalore too. Sula and Fratelli were the two that I came across the most there. Also tried some Grover Zampa and a few others. I found it a bit hit and miss, maybe partly to do with how the wines are stored out there in the liquor shops (basically open to the elements) so not surprising there were a few not so good. But from restaurants I found the quality better, even for the same wines. Perhaps the best I enjoyed out there was coincidentally the Sula Chenin Blanc! (or blank as you say ;) ). It didn't blow me away but it was good and reliable and nice and refreshing in the heat! Interesting you can buy bottles for under £8 in England, they started around £14 there and the price is set by the government, which changes on which region you're in. So if you buy a Tamil Nadu wine in the north it'll be 'imported' and therefore more expensive. I drank my only bottle I brought back (Fratelli Cab Sav) not too long ago, not surprisingly I found it very different against french wine (I'm in Paris, so always drinking french) but it brought back memories of the trip for sure. Other wines I'd like to see: Montenegro, Plantaže, Vranac (I visited the vineyard so I'd be interested to see what you think, and I'm fairly certain wine society stocks it) And some English wine! Great vid as ever 👍
@@blurds thanks for such a great detailed comment. I've heard a lot about the challenges with storage over there, perhaps why we don't see too much of it in the UK. Thanks for the suggestions. I have an English Wine video scheduled to release in the next month or so. Cheers
what do you think about planting vineyards in Uttarakhand, northern region of India. i will be starting planting some wines there in 2023. working on soil testing next year.
@@Traveler-rf8ye we just have Chateau Dalat, grape variaties are world class such as Chardonnay, Cab.S and Merlot. I think Ladofoods have been developing their wines for 5 years
hey i just had that sula sauvignon blanc (+zinfandel) this week ;-) what a coincidence. not bad at all, in fact had i done blindtasting, i wouldnt have figured out they were from india!
8 pounds for you, I live in the same state this wine is made, and we pay the equivalent of 11 pounds for this crap!! Thanks to the high taxes on wine in Maharashtra.
What are your experiences with wines from India? What other countries would you like to see featured?
Interesting! I went out to India last summer and tried as much wine as I could get my hands on, sadly just missed out on going to a vineyard near Bangalore too.
Sula and Fratelli were the two that I came across the most there. Also tried some Grover Zampa and a few others.
I found it a bit hit and miss, maybe partly to do with how the wines are stored out there in the liquor shops (basically open to the elements) so not surprising there were a few not so good. But from restaurants I found the quality better, even for the same wines.
Perhaps the best I enjoyed out there was coincidentally the Sula Chenin Blanc! (or blank as you say ;) ). It didn't blow me away but it was good and reliable and nice and refreshing in the heat!
Interesting you can buy bottles for under £8 in England, they started around £14 there and the price is set by the government, which changes on which region you're in. So if you buy a Tamil Nadu wine in the north it'll be 'imported' and therefore more expensive.
I drank my only bottle I brought back (Fratelli Cab Sav) not too long ago, not surprisingly I found it very different against french wine (I'm in Paris, so always drinking french) but it brought back memories of the trip for sure.
Other wines I'd like to see:
Montenegro, Plantaže, Vranac (I visited the vineyard so I'd be interested to see what you think, and I'm fairly certain wine society stocks it)
And some English wine!
Great vid as ever 👍
@@blurds thanks for such a great detailed comment. I've heard a lot about the challenges with storage over there, perhaps why we don't see too much of it in the UK.
Thanks for the suggestions. I have an English Wine video scheduled to release in the next month or so. Cheers
You can try also Sula late harvest Chenin blanc and Fratelli Sette is really good on your palate . You should try both of them
Did you review the chenin Blanc ?
@@arunk17 not on the channel.
Thank for appreciating my country's wine.....
You're welcome.
Your wine reviews are getting better and better! It's pleasant to watch; Makes us want to join for the tasting! Nice job!
Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated
Now a days uk people liking more indian wine..like sula savignon blanc and sula saturi marlot
I am from india...east part of India..❤️🇮🇳🇮🇳
Hi thanks for watching. Yes I agree and it has become easier for me to find good quality too. Cheers
what do you think about planting vineyards in Uttarakhand, northern region of India. i will be starting planting some wines there in 2023. working on soil testing next year.
How's it coming along?
Thanks for doing this video!
You're welcome. Hope you enjoyed it
India, for my opinion, has same same climate as my country Vietnam. Hoping someday Viet Nam's wines will be able to export to some countries ^^
Yes. I agree. I was in Vietnam three years ago and had wine from Ladora Winery. Very fruity I remember
Wow I didn't know about Vietnamese wines.
@@Traveler-rf8ye we just have Chateau Dalat, grape variaties are world class such as Chardonnay, Cab.S and Merlot. I think Ladofoods have been developing their wines for 5 years
I tried Dalat when I traveled to Vietnam about 10 years ago, not bad.
hey i just had that sula sauvignon blanc (+zinfandel) this week ;-) what a coincidence. not bad at all, in fact had i done blindtasting, i wouldnt have figured out they were from india!
Good to know. I'll look forward to that one.
I like both of them thanks 😊
Cheers ☺️
Can you tell us about the best vintage years of Indian wines?
Karnataka pronunciation - nailed it.
Cheers
finally i can ace in my exams.....thak u
Cheers 🍷
I am from moldova, does anyone has experience with moldovian wine
You should try the York arros...it's one of the best wine in India...
Thanks for the recommendation. I'll see if I can get one.
8 pounds for you, I live in the same state this wine is made, and we pay the equivalent of 11 pounds for this crap!! Thanks to the high taxes on wine in Maharashtra.
India is not huge in wine making and wine culture.