Vineyards! Contrary to popular perception, India has many scenic ones! These top vineyards in India have all the makings of a fulfilling weekend getaway, where you can see your white, red, or sparkling wine being made, bottled, and even sip on some while watching the magic happen. You can also stay at some of these vineyards, opt for a tour, get your hands mushy in grapes, and take lots of fodder for your gram.
Clink, clink, and read on!
This is Asia's most visited vineyard, and for good reason. Sula came about in 1999 when engineer Rajiv Samant and Californian winemaker Kerry Damskey explored the Nashik region. Over the years, Sula has gained nationwide popularity and produces some of the finest wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel, and Merlot, as well as Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Riesling. The vineyards are open to public educational tours and wine tastings. A day's pass can be redeemed at their restaurants: the Tasting Room and Rasa. You can also get a souvenir at their gift shop and stock up your home bar at their bottle shop while you are at it.
Google rating: 4.5/5
Nearest city: Mumbai/Pune
Experiences offered: Tours and tasting, gift shop, restaurants, and bottle shop
Price: INR 600 per person on weekdays, INR 1,000 per person on weekends.
Social media: Website
Contact: +917022940839
Fratelli boasts 240 acres of sprawling vineyards in Akluj and a winery with a capacity of 6,00,000 litres. They offer a range of packages for visitors, from day packages that include a tour of the Motewadi and Garwar vineyards, wine sampling, and packed food, to weekend packages. You can also book a stay in their luxury rooms and wake up to their lush green vineyard. They're known for their signature Chenin Blanc and Sangiovese Bianco. 'Fratelli,' translating to brothers, is the dream child of the Secci brothers from Italy, and the Sekhri and Mohite-Patil brothers from India.
Google rating: 4.8/5
Nearest city: Pune
Experiences offered: Tours and tasting, restaurant, barrel store, luxury rooms
Price: INR 6,000 for two in a luxury room, all meals included.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: 011 2659 2900
Nestled in the village of Kavnai near Nashik, Vallonné Vineyards is India's first boutique winery and is famous for producing premium French-style wines. With stunning views of the Sahyadri hills, a lake-facing restaurant, and a boutique vineyard hotel, it is the perfect choice for a long weekend getaway amidst vineyards. Located over a picturesque valley in Igatpuri, on the banks of the Mukhne Dam, they are as gramworthy as it gets. They have a bunch of interesting options, including the Vallonné rosé (the only Indian rosé made with Cabernet Sauvignon), Viognier, and Syrah.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Nearest city: Mumbai
Experiences offered: Personalised wine tastings, curated pairings, luxury stay, in-house multi-cuisine restaurant Yelloh! for dining.
Price: INR 6,000 for two in a lawn-facing room, INR 7,500 for two in a lawn-facing premium room, and INR 8,400 for two in a vineyard and lake-facing room.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 9819129455
Nestled by the serene Gangapur Dam, York Winery produces a variety of wines, including red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert varieties. The vineyards occupy six acres of land between a hill and a lake. It's as stunning as it gets. They primarily grow grape varieties like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Sauvignon Blanc. A trip here will have you sitting in their tasting room, overlooking the lake and the vineyards, and sipping on the best they have to offer. You can also take some romantic time in their open-air restaurant, under the stars, over wine.
Google rating: 4.3/5
Nearest city: Mumbai
Experiences offered: Wine tours, open-air restaurant, wine tastings, bottle shop
Price: Upon request.
Timings: Weekdays: 11 AM - 6:30 PM, Weekends: 11 AM - 7:30 PM
Social media: Instagram
This premium boutique vineyard in Nashik is home to the country's first barrel house, Pinot Noir Rose, and the first and finest pomegranate wine. Soma Wine Village features 24 distinct wine offerings and is a picturesque hamlet nestled along the edge of the backwaters of Gangapur Dam. With its luxury resort and villas, along with a serene view of the vineyards, it offers an unforgettable experience. At its heart is the fine-dining restaurant WineINDine, which serves signature wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and Soma wine. They also host Zonker's Adventure Park, where you can indulge in a day of fun and action after a peaceful walk in the vineyards.
Google rating: 4.2/5
Nearest city: Bangalore
Experiences offered: Grape stomping, Zonker's Adventure Park, spa, WineINDine restaurant, luxurious villas for stay, serviced apartments,
Price: Know more about their vinocation package here.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 70280 66019
Situated in the picturesque Nashik foothills, Chandon is all about premium-quality sparkling wines and is the first offering from Moët Hennessy to be made in India. Chandon is available in two variants, Brut and Rosé, and we love how it combines centuries-old sparkling wine-making practice with the finest local grapes. Spread across a 19-acre vineyard, a visit to Chandon lets you experience excellence in the form of guided wine tours, a masterclass with their head winemaker, and some first-class dining at their restaurant. They have winemakers across continents, including Argentina, Brazil, California, Australia, and China.
Google rating: 4.5/5
Nearest city: Pune
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours.
Price: Petite tour and tasting: INR 750 per person, Grande tour and tasting: INR 1,000 per person.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 92091 99077 to pre-book
The Grover Zampa brand was created as a result of the merger between the Grover Vineyards and Vallee de Vin, and they have two vineyards in Mumbai and Bangalore. The vineyards at Nandi Hills are situated 920 metres above sea level and make for a stunning sight. Consider signing up for a winery tour or a tasting session to fully appreciate the scenic beauty of the area. This 410-acre vineyard in Bangalore offers wine tours, including a barrel tour that helps you learn how wines are bottled after the grapes are stomped. They also conduct engaging workshops, such as wine glass painting and grape collection. You can also purchase their wines directly from their vineyards for some truly authentic sips.
Google rating: 3.7/5
Nearest city: Bangalore/Mumbai
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours.
Price: Upon request.
Social media: Instagram
One of the leading wine manufacturers in the country, Rico Wines is known for its exquisite French and Italian wines. Nestled in the Krishna Valley, the vineyard is just 14 kilometres away from Vijayapur and spread across 500 acres. A trip to the winery allows you to sip on the best of the best wines our country has to offer. It starts with a welcome drink, after which you are introduced to the various offerings of the winery. After your vineyard visit, you are treated to some exquisite wine tasting and grape stomping, and you can end the day with some culinary perfection from their restaurant, in the backdrop of a beautiful golden hour view.
Google rating: 4.7/5
Nearest city: Bangalore
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours, food at in-house restaurant
Price: Upon request.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 96069 67208]
Conceptualised by the first woman wine entrepreneur, Shaambhavi Hingorani, SDU set up its first vineyard in 2003 at the quaint Nandi Valley region. They own two plots of vineyards in the Chikkaballapur district – one at ID Halli and the other at TG Halli - totalling 50 acres. Their TG Halli vineyard is the most scenic one, situated on the east bank of Tippaganahalli Lake, overlooking the Makli Hill. Apart from offering customised tours and tastings, they also sell their homegrown bottles on the website, with variants like Deva, Reserva, Trilogy and WMS.
Google rating: 4.1/5
Nearest city: Nashik
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours.
Price: Only customised tours and tastings are available at the moment.
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 81553 29296
Bangalore's iconic 400-year-old banyan tree holds a hidden gem: the Big Banyan Winery. Scenic beauty, fine-crafted wines, and enriching experiences, that's the memo to a weekend at this winery. The big banyan, locally called Dodda Aalada Mara, spreads its roots across 3 acres in Ramohalli village, offering a vineyard experience in India that includes wine tastings and tours. You can choose from various tour packages, including vineyard tours, vineyard and tasting tours, and grape stomping experiences. Lucio Matricardi is the winemaker here who handpicked a crew of farmers and trained them in the subtle nuances of viticulture, so you can rest assured that you are going to experience the best of wine here.
Google rating: 4.4/5
Nearest city: Bangalore
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours.
Price: Upon request.
Timings: 11 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Thursday
11 AM to 5 PM, Friday to Sunday
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 80-2358 7999
Located on the Mysore highway near the town of Channapatna in Karnataka, this vineyard in India preserves the heritage of sustainable winemaking. The vineyard, spanning nine acres, produces Sula's Kādu range of wines (meaning 'wild' in Kannada), which is India's first range of wines dedicated to tiger conservation. Their wine estate tour is conducted throughout the year, and you can also spend time in their tasting room and dine at the vineyard restaurant, which serves rich, herb-infused Italian cuisine. This vineyard is kid-friendly too, so you can bring your little buddies along and experience some grape-stomping with them.
Google rating: 4.3/5
Nearest city: Bangalore
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours.
Price: Upon request.
Social media: Instagram
LBB tip: You can also sign up for curated experiences here.
Naara Aaba was created to deliver premium wines to every nook and cranny of the globe. Located in the serene Ziro Valley of Arunachal Pradesh, their range of wines is crafted from organic fruits harvested in rural backyards. This vineyard in Ziro Valley is a bid to empower local farmers and uses fruits from local orchards to help the people from the neighbourhood. From the careful curation of the finest Ziro-grown kiwis to expert fermentation techniques, their vineyard offers a range of tours and tastings to enhance your experience.
Google rating: 4.2/5
Nearest city: Arunachal Pradesh
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours, in-house restaurant
Price: INR 1,795 per Adult (with food), INR 800 per kid above 6 years (with food), INR 1,050 per Adult (vineyard visit and tasting)
Social media: Website
Contact: +919436048828
LBB tip: This Shark Tank India brand also raised INR 75 lakhs. Their range of products made-to-order includes kiwi wine, pear wine, and guava wine, starting from INR 1,500.
Kinvah, the flagship brand of Nandi Valley Winery, is one of the nation's top-selling wines. It is sourced from vineyards spanning 250 acres, located in Bijapur and Nagpur. Named after an exotic wine of the Mauryan Era, Kinvah acts as a time traveller to the origin and initial fascination that India had with wine. True to its tagline, 'life's richer,' Kinvah's vineyards offer an immersive tour of wine making and is a journey you can book for yourself or even book for a party. Kinvah's wine tasting tour has two batches, each approximately 180 minutes long, starting at 10:30 A.M. and 1:30 P.M. You will be informed about the history of wine and its cultivation before proceeding to witness the actual process at the vineyard. From fermentation to bottle labelling, you will be walked through every step of the process.
Google rating: 4.2/5
Nearest city: Bangalore
Experiences offered: Wine tasting, grape stomping, vineyard tours, in-house restaurant
Price: INR 1,795 per Adult (with food), INR 800 per kid above 6 years (with food), INR 1,050 per Adult (vineyard visit and tasting)
Social media: Instagram
LBB tip: Their red/white wine tasting is free for up to five glasses of 30ml wine.
This French château-style mansion is nestled in the wine capital of the nation, Nashik. Founded by Sonal Holland, the Holland House is a wine-focused haven that sprawls luxuriously under Nashik's skies. Sip on bold red wine as the monsoon showers creep in or dip into a temperature-controlled pool while swirling your chalice around. This luxurious getaway is set on 2.5 acres of lush plantation and promises a sensory stay, from the romantic Blush and vibrant Harvest to earthy Amphora and soulful Terroir. Get to experience wine-tasting under the stars in a glass-roofed conservatory, slow walks through misty gardens, or a lunch in the grand 14-seater dining room carved with regal lion motifs. This is wine tasting at its finest!
Google rating: 5/5
Nearest city: Mumbai
Experiences offered: Tours and tasting, gift shop, restaurants, pools, Decanter Room
Price: INR 61,200 per night for two
Social media: Instagram
Contact: +91 9920805460
