Sula Vineyards is India’s leading wine company and is leading the charge of Indian wine across the wine world.

Sula Vineyards is a winery and vineyard located in the Nashik region of western India, 180 km northeast of Mumbai. After the launch of its first wines in 2000, Sula expanded from its original 30 acre family estate in Nashik to approximately 1800 acres across Nashik and the state of Maharashtra.

The name “Sula” came from Rajeev’s mother’s name - “Sulabha” - and symbolized the rich, Indian heritage of his wines. This was a wine that took pride in being Indian, being the first company in the country to use an Indian logo.

Sula VineyardsMilestones...A History of Firsts

• India’s Largest Winery

• Established in 1996

• First Harvest in 1999

• 2005 - Opened India’s first Tasting Room.

• 2008 - 1st edition of #SulaFest, India’s premier gourmet music festival in a vineyard. It is now a HUGE annual event.

• 2010 - Launched Beyond, India’s first Vineyard Resort.

• Created India’s first ever Chenin Blanc.

• Created India’s first ever Sauvignon Blanc.

• Created India’s first ever Zinfandel.

• Created India’s first ever Riesling.

• First Indian wine to be ranked in Top 100 Wines by the Wine Enthusiast: Dindori Reserve Shiraz #25 in 2014

• One of the most eco-friendly companies in India.

• Sula is committed to sustainable winemaking practices and ensuring fair livelihoods for Sula’s community of farmers across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Rajeev Samant, Founder, Owner• Stanford Graduate • Fell in love with wine while working at Oracle.• He returned to India in the early 90’s and started

Sula on family owned land.• Raj is deeply influenced by his travels and his

personal values.

Rajeev SamantDeeply influenced by his travels and his personal values, Rajeev Samant firmly believes in being a steward of the land and in sustainable business practices.

Under his guidance, Sula is one of the most eco-friendly companies in India, with a significant amount of its resources committed to sustainable winemaking practices and ensuring fair livelihoods for Sula’s community of farmers across Maharashtra and Karnataka.

A large number of Sula’s workers come from disadvantaged communities and have seen a significant change in their standard of living through their employment with the company; this has been nothing short of a revolution in the surrounding villages.

Samant is also a leading advocate for India’s wine industry and is actively sought out to represent the interests of India’s wine producers and farmers to national and state Governments.

The Wines....Chenin Blanc - 100% Chenin Blanc• THIS IS INDIA’S FIRST CHENIN BLANC. • The grapes come from different vineyards with differing soils of clay, sandy clay,

fine gravel, and differing microclimates, all within a radius of 50 kilometers from the estate.

• The wine was cold fermented in stainless steel vats and finished in a semi-dry New World style.

Pairings: Makes for a delightful aperitif and ideal with food that has a hint of sugar and spice such as Southeast Asian or Gujarati dishes.

Tasting Notes: A semi-dry, refreshingly light wine bursting with tropical fruits like pineapple, pear and green apple. Best served at 42º-46ºF.2018 Press: Wine Enthusiast - 87 Points - Best Buy!

Sauvignon Blanc - 100% Sauvignon Blanc • THIS IS INDIA’S FIRST SAUVIGNON BLANC. • Most of the grapes come from two different vineyards, with the major share

from the one near Dindori, about 50 kilometers away from the estate. • This particular vineyard has red soil with lots of gravels and small loose rocks.

The other vineyard at the estate has a sandy clay soil.

Pairings: Goes well with fried food as well as rich, creamy dishes.

Tasting Notes: Herbaceous, crisp and dry, with aromas of bell peppers, freshly cut green grass and refreshing acidity on the palate.2018 Press: Wine Enthusiast - 87 Points - Best Buy!

Shiraz - 85% Shiraz and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon• The Shiraz came mainly from the areas of around Dindori. • The vineyard has hills and gentle rolling slopes with light to medium soils with

good drainage.

Pairings: The Shiraz pairs well with Mexican food and herbaceous Pasta dishes. Also great with Indian dishes such as Chicken Tikka Masala.

Tasting Notes: Our Shiraz has a deep purple core and a full body with soft, ripe and rounded tannins. It has medium in-tense aromas of red fruits, cinnamon, blackberries, cacao and spice. This wine is richly structured with lively jammy flavours of red fruits and herbs mixed with pepper and hints of vanilla spice. It finishes in a long length.

2018 Press: Wine Enthusiast - 90 Points - Best Buy! #35 in the Top 100 Best Buys for 2019!

Dindori Reserve Shiraz - 100% Shiraz• Grown on the hills of the Dindori estate.• Aged for a year in new oak.

Pairings: Goes beautifully with grilled meat, preferably lamb, also delicious with hard cheeses.

Tasting Notes: A fragrant, elegant, and smooth-tasting wine with lush berry flavors and silky tannins. A full - bodied wine with flavors that excite your palate. Allow to breathe before serving.

2015 Press: Wine Enthusiast-92 Points - Editors’ Choice

#SulaFest - India’s Annual Woodstock!

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