You have been developing a taste for good wine and love to travel, how about visiting a vineyard in Nashik, Pune or Bangalore next month? The Indian wine industry has grown from oddity to a force to be reckoned with, thanks to about eight major wineries located across the country.

Harvest Time

While the harvest season is from January to March, the season for wine holidays begins in October and continues till March in the vineyards located in the west; in Bangalore, the season is from January to May.

Vineyard Tour

A typical tour would include a stroll through the vineyard and the winery’s production facilities, witnessing the grape crushing at the vats and wine tasting at the tasting room. 

Sula Vineyards: Located on the outskirts of Nashik.One of the pioneers of wine tours in the country, they offer a wonderful wine experience, with ‘Beyond,’ a beautiful bungalow situated in the vineyards.

Chateau Indage Vineyards: With vineyards in Narayangaon, Pune District, Chateau Indage Ltd is the oldest wine company in India. The vineyards have over 20 varieties of grapes under cultivation. Be sure to check out the nearby Rural Ivy Wine Bar, one of the first bar *** restaurants to be set up by a wine company in the country. 

Grover Vineyards: Located a comfortable distance from Bangalore, Grover Vineyards is perfect for a day trip.

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