Harvey-Miller
Wine and Spirit Agencies (HMWSA) has introduced a
range of premium Indian wines from the Indage vineyards
to the UK market. These wines are made from grapes
in Himachal Pradesh where high altitudes allow more
delicate white grapes to be grown, according to a
Release.
The reserve wine varieties include
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
and Syrah. They're packaged in 75cl bottles and all
have a 13.5% alc. rating, with the exception of the
Sauvignon Blanc (12.5% alc.).
The wines are described as well-balanced, expressive
and fruit-driven, with superb varietal character and
unobtrusive alcohol levels. Paul Nelson is the Australian
winemaker working at the Indage vineyards.
The Sauvignons are described as close
in flavour to a New Zealand wine, with bright grassy
fruit and stunning complexity. The Shiraz has a distinct
style, which is more Côtes du Rhone than Australian
in style, while the Cabernets are getting bigger as
the vines age, needing several months in French oak
to mellow.
When contacted by delWine, Ranjit
Chougule, the MD of Cougule remarked,' Yes, I am in
UK right now, drinking them. We are very pleased with
this entry.'
The wines will sell for prices ranging between £6.99
and £7.49.
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