Grape Expectations: The Most Luxurious Wine Tours For You!

Feast your eyes on the rolling vineyards set in the foothills, watch the grapes being picked, crushed, blended and perfectly bottled; and then sample the finished product in the tasting room - we bring you the best of the wine tours!

Sit by the wood-and-mosaic balcony, ride on bicycles past the hills, or picnic by the nearby lakes. Better yet, share the sunset amidst the vines as you sip on the ruby-red wines. If lavish retreats are your thing, a wine tour in the exotic vineyards of Nashik may just be your answer.

 

Sula Vineyards, Nashik

Whether you are a true wine aficionado or a nature enthusiast, Nashik would fascinate you for sure. The pioneer of the Indian Wine revolution, Sula Vineyards in Nashik is the producer of the award-winning Sauvignon Blanc wine. Surrounded by hills and the quaint Gangapur lake in the distance, the vineyard makes for a perfect luxury retreat. Plan a dreamy vacation to this exotic winery, opt for a private guided tour, attend wine-tasting courses and learn how to appreciate each unique flavour.

The best times to visit the vineyard are the harvesting months of January to March. You can enjoy the wine stomping and also be a part of Sula Fest music concert.

Where to Stay

For a lavish experience, stay at Beyond by Sula, which has a private villa set amidst the vines and overlooks the lake. You might want to saunter around the area, barbeque by the lake or just sit at the balcony bar with a glass of sparkling wine.

 

Where to Eat

• SOLEIL by La Plage serves the French classics along with Chef Morgan’s interesting spin on Goan and North Indian cuisine. The restaurant sources fresh dairy products and organic ingredients, and is known for its irresistible ‘farm-to-fork’ dining experience.
• Beyond’s all-day dining restaurant, Café Rose is a multi-cuisine restaurant which offers an array of global delicacies.

 

Chateau d’Ori, Nashik

Inspired by the vineyards in Bordeaux, France, Chateau d’Ori stretches over a hundred acres in India’s wine-country, Nashik.  Situated on the slopes of the twin hills of Nhera-Ori at Dindori, Chateau d’Ori produces premier varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot with the latter being the largest plantation of its kind in the country. Especially notable is that Chateau d'Ori incorporates environmentally friendly practices like using organic fertilisers and recycling water from the vineyards to create artificial lakes. In addition to wine tours and tastings with sommeliers, guest accommodations are available on the Chateau d’Ori estate in the Farmhouse—a four-bedroom bungalow with a Jacuzzi and swimming pool amidst the sprawling vineyards.

 

 

Where to Stay
In addition to the Farmhouse on the Chateau d’Ori estate, The Gateway Hotel Ambad Nashik, a 5-star property featuring both regular and unique wine themed rooms and suites offers a superior stay. Another good option for a stay is the Lily Sarovar Portico with its great collection of good wines and elegant rooms. 

What to Eat

• Panchratna at The Gateway Hotel Ambad Nashik is a fine-dining Indian restaurant that showcases the flavours of the region and that of the rest of India on the menu.
• Also at The Gateway Hotel Ambad Nashik, The Grill is an al fresco restaurant that presents the perfect harmony of European cuisine with a modern Asian twist.
• The choicest wines, personlised tastings and serene surroundings for as far as you can see, Chateau d’Ori is the perfect getaway for wine aficionados and romantics alike.

Getting To Nashik
Flights to Mumbai are available from all major domestic and international cities. From the Mumbai airport, the drive to Chateau d’Ori is about three and a half hours.

Places You Can Visit Around the Area

• Apart from touring the Chateau d’Ori estate, you can visit the ISKCON Temple.
• Nashik Planetarium, Coin Museum and the Pandav Leni Cave are places of historical interest and make for fascinating pit-stops along the way.
• You can also take a quick excursion to the Dhamma Giri Meditation Centre in Igatpuri, which is 50 kilometres away.

Treat yourself to the finer things in life by booking your holiday today. Your senses will thank you later.