Situated in the heart of Nashik, Sula Vineyards is going beyond winemaking and selling wine to educating more Indians about the spirit in its different forms of white, red and sparkling types. They are taking it a step further by also demystifying the food you pair with it because it can easily be India and even Indian fritters to start with
Sula Vineyards situated in Nashik was started in 1999 by Rajeev Samant, Photo Courtesy: Nascimento Pinto
About four hours away from Mumbai, Nashik may be warm but it has established itself as the perfect weekend getaway if not longer among its lush greenery for Mumbaikars looking to explore the region. While it is known to have many different kinds of attractions, the city has earned itself a reputation through the epithet of being called the ‘Wine Capital of India’ with as many as 52 wineries that have sprouted over the years. Leaving hot and humid Mumbai, on a hot summer day in late May, we drove down to explore the region. A few weeks before the monsoon arrived in Mumbai, the region with its balmy weather known for its wine but we were there not merely to guzzle it. At a time when spirits like gin, whiskey and rum are having their revolution in India, understanding the unique nuances of the spirit is a treat. Coincidentally, it is slowly becoming more popular in the country than before, shedding away its much-believed snobbery, according to winemakers.