Luxebook December 2021

wastewater, and reuse it for irrigation and auxiliary processes. Their packaging too is 99% recyclable.   Why Visit  Visitors can take a tour of the vineyard between 11.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. daily, and sample its wide selection of wines. The vineyard also has a luxury resort named Beyond, complete with beautifully appointed rooms, a gym, spa, restaurant, games room, and an infinity pool. Outside the resort, visitors can take a stroll or bicycle along the winding paths and bask in the nature all around.   zeal, creating unique flavour and balance to the wines.  Why Visit The region offers tranquil surroundings and a rich history for travellers looking to learn more about wine, with wine tastings and guided tours at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.  Must Try  Grover Zampa focuses on producing premium wines, with the standout being its award-winning La Reserve brand of oak matured Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz reds.  Sula Vineyards  Location  Set on the outskirts of Nashik, Sula is one of the most popular vineyards in India. It is also the largest in India, sprawling over 3000 acres surrounded by the Sahyadri hills, overlooking the Gangapur Dam area.   Speciality   Sula is known for producing wines through sustainable viticulture using the méthode traditionnelle in its winemaking process. Sustainability being one of their top priorities, Sula uses water treatment plants to recycle Sula Vineyards Must Try  Some of Sula’s popular wines include Dindori Reserve Shiraz, Sula Sauvignon Blanc, Sula Blush Zinfandel, Sula Brut and the Late Harvest Chenin Blanc.  York Winery  Location  Located just a few hours from the Sula vineyards, York Winery is a scenic 9 acre expanse located twenty minutes from the heart of Nashik city. The surrounding area is a beautiful amalgamation of hills and the pristine Gangapur dam backwaters.  are taken behind the scenes to learn about everything right from the process of production to tasting of the wine. The session also includes tips from experts on how to drink wine the right way along with advice on how to pair different wines with specific foods. Must Try  While York Winery has won several awards for their different wines, their most impressive collection is the Arros reserve blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as their York Sparkling Brut which is made from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes.  Speciality  The winery itself is designed in a very special way. It is built on multiple levels where the various production areas of grape receival, crushing, red winemaking, white winemaking, barrel cellar, bottling, and storage are all separately located in a streamlined fashion. This in turn allows a transfer of wine using gravity rather than pumps which tend to affect the quality of the wine.   Why Visit  York Winery is best known for its wine tasting sessions. Open from noon to 10 p.m. every day, guests York Winery 44| L U X E B O O K | D E C E MB E R 2 0 2 1 D E C E MB E R 2 0 2 1 | L U X E B O O K |45