SCORE :
67
Price:
₹ 795/- (MP)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★★
Ambi Shiraz… well, let’s just say it’s not exactly hitting the clouds. While it tries to bring some charm to the table, it feels like the effort just didn’t pay off. If you’re feeling adventurous or simply curious, it might be worth a taste—but don’t expect to be swept off your feet.
Vintage:
2024 (same year tasting)
Alcohol Content:
12.1%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Shiraz
Region:
Titari, Madhya Pradesh
Visual Review
Ambi Shiraz greets you with a pale ruby hue impeccably clear (surprising for a Shiraz…) and intense.
Aroma Review
t’s trying to be bold, with moderately strong intensity. It waves in your direction with blackberry notes, which give it a certain “sophisticated” vibe. Then, just when you think you’ve nailed it, overripe strawberries and cooked fruits sneak in, reminding you that this wine isn’t entirely buttoned-up. The nose quality is above average, though I wouldn’t call it earth-shattering—it knows what it’s doing, but it’s not trying to outshine the others at the party.
Taste Review
It’s…balanced, mostly. Medium acidity and medium body keep things in check, but here’s the twist: for a wine labeled “dry,” there’s an odd sweetness lingering from the first sip to the finish.
It’s not a wine that will haunt your dreams, but it won’t make you regret your life choices either. In the end, it’s a moderately enjoyable experience, though I can’t help but feel that its “dry” label is having a bit of an identity crisis.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled Lamb Chops, Roast Beef, Tandoori Chicken, Lamb Rogan Josh, Mutton Seekh Kebabs
- Mushroom Risotto, Vegetable Biryani, Paneer Tikka, Grilled Portobello Mushrooms, Baingan Bharta
- Aged Cheddar, Gouda, Blue Cheese, Paneer Bhurji, Spicy Goat Cheese
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