SCORE :
51
Price:
₹ 950/-
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★
Big Banyan Shiraz is an Indian expression of one of the world’s most popular red grape varieties, crafted from Shiraz grown in Maharashtra’s high altitude vineyards. Produced using temperature controlled stainless steel fermentation followed by oak maturation, it reflects the winery’s Italian inspired approach to Indian winemaking.
Vintage:
2025 (1 year old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
14%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Shiraz
Region:
Osamanabad, Bagalkote and Solarpur regions in Maharashtra
Visual Review
The deep ruby colour looks rich and inviting, with an almost opaque appearance that gives the wine plenty of visual presence in the glass. It certainly looks like it means business, setting expectations a little higher than the bottle may ultimately deliver.
Aroma Review
The nose takes a much more restrained approach. Indeed it does not leap out of the glass, but with a little patience it reveals a straightforward mix of black pepper, gentle vanilla and delicate blueberry notes. The spicy character is the clear highlight, while the fruit stays in the background instead of stealing the show. There is enough happening to keep things interesting, even if the aromatic profile remains fairly simple.
Taste Review
On the palate, the wine is easy to drink. Everything feels reasonably well integrated, making it approachable from the first sip without demanding too much attention. The flavour intensity sits comfortably in the middle, but the generous use of oak pushes bitterness a little further than necessary. Sadly, instead of adding elegance, it tends to dominate the finish and leaves the fruit struggling to make a lasting impression.
Furthermore, the finish fades at a fairly ordinary pace without revealing many new layers, reinforcing the impression of a wine built for immediate enjoyment rather than reflection. There is little reason to keep it in the cellar, as it is unlikely to gain much with additional age.
This is one of those bottles that does its job without pretending to be anything more. It is not offensive, it is not exciting, and it will probably be forgotten before the recycling bin is emptied. Fortunately, the modest price softens the disappointment considerably. Finally, Big Banyan Shiraz may not earn a permanent place on the shopping list, but it is an affordable reminder that not every bottle has to be a masterpiece to serve its purpose.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled lamb chops, Grilled chicken thighs, Beef steak, Pork chops, Grilled sausages, Lamb kebabs, Chicken tikka, Seekh kebabs
- Beef burger, Lamb burger, Pulled pork sandwich, Chicken wrap, Paneer burger, Mushroom burger
- Pepperoni pizza, Margherita pizza, Mushroom pizza, Meat lovers pizza, Calzone
- Spaghetti Bolognese, Lasagna, Penne Arrabbiata, Baked ziti, Mac and cheese with smoked bacon
- Roast chicken, Roast duck, Roast pork, Herb roasted vegetables, Stuffed bell peppers
- Butter chicken, Chicken tikka masala, Paneer tikka, Tandoori chicken, Dal makhani, Rajma masala, Chole, Baingan bharta
- Chicken biryani, Mutton biryani, Vegetable pulao, Jeera rice with dal
- Aged cheddar, Gouda, Edam, Smoked cheese, Parmesan, Gruyère
- Mushroom risotto, Grilled mushrooms, Roasted eggplant, Ratatouille, Stuffed mushrooms, Caramelized onions
- Barbecue ribs, Barbecue chicken, Smoked brisket, Grilled corn, Roasted potatoes
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