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Sula Vineyards - Dindori Reserve Shiraz 2018
| Country: |
India
|
| Wine Region: | Maharashtra |
| Wine Area: | Nashik |
| Wine Maker: | Kerry Damskey |
| Grape: | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Grape Percentage: | Shiraz 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
| Alcohol Percentage: | 13.5% |
| Unit Quantity (ml): | 750 |
| Best To Drink: | Drink Now |
| Vegan: |
Yes
|
86 pts Wine Advocate/Robert Parker
| Country: |
India
|
| Wine Region: | Maharashtra |
| Wine Area: | Nashik |
| Wine Maker: | Kerry Damskey |
| Grape: | Shiraz/Syrah |
| Grape Percentage: | Shiraz 95%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5% |
| Alcohol Percentage: | 13.5% |
| Unit Quantity (ml): | 750 |
| Best To Drink: | Drink Now |
| Vegan: |
Yes
|
Wine tasting notes
A full flavoured Shiraz, which is deep inky purple in colour and has pronounced aromas of sun-ripened dark cherry, sweet spice and a hint of vanilla. Rich dark fruits follow through on the full bodied palate, with silky tannins and a long finish.
Winery information
Sula Vineyards is now the biggest Indian wine producer and recently won silver for thier Sauvignon Blanc at Decanter World Wine Awards 2011. Rajeev Samant, the founder of Sula Vineyards first planted Zinfandel cuttings in 1999, that he smuggled into India from Sonoma.Sula then expanded from the original 30 acre family estate to about 1500 acres (owned and contracted) under plantation, both in Nashik as well as in nearby Dindori.Varietals planted include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel and Merlot along with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Riesling.
Expert reviews
In Asia # 0110 Jan 2010 - Reviewer Lisa Perrotti-Brown - Deep garnet-purple colour. Appealing nose of warm blackberries, blueberries, cinnamon and cumin with a touch of sultanas. Full bodied palate with medium to high acidity and a low to medium level of velvety tannins. Good concentration. Medium to long finish. Tasted September 2009.
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Vinification notes
The grapes were cold soaked and fermented at controlled temperatures of between 25° to 30°C, with regular and gentle pumping-over to extract flavour and tannins. The wine was matured in American oak barrels for 12 months, to round out the tannins and impart delicate complexity.