GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

IT WAS MORE than a decade ago that my partner Sudipto told me about the the vineyards and wineries emerging in Nashik, Maharashtra. I had scoffed at the idea then. Eventually, I was proven wrong as Nashik went on to become the ‘Wine Capital of India’, with a multitude of wineries opening and creating award-winning vintages over the years.

But enthusiasts who make their way to these establishments for a taste of local vintages often lament that the Indian wine tourism industry lacks the structure of its western counterparts. That gripe may soon be a thing of the past. In March 2021, an experiential tour company called Indulge