SCORE :
76
Price:
₹ 750/-
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★★
The Deccan Plateau Sauvignon Blanc is a lively Indian white wine that brings the classic Sauvignon Blanc style to grapes grown in the high altitude vineyards of the Deccan Plateau. It is an approachable expression of the variety, made for easy enjoyment and a good match for everything from light meals to relaxed evenings.
Vintage:
2025 (1 year old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
12%
Type:
White
Varietal:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region:
Pune, Maharashtra
Visual Review
The Deccan Plateau Sauvignon Blanc makes a very good first impression in the glass, with a pale straw hue and crystal clear, brilliant appearance. It has the kind of freshness that looks immediately inviting, with an intense colour that feels just right for the style. Nothing overdone, just a beautifully polished pour.
Aroma Review
The nose is where it really starts showing off. Pronounced and expressive, it offers plenty of variety, moving from exotic pineapple to refreshing grapefruit, with lovely pastoral notes of straw adding a gentle earthy touch. The aromas are vivid without becoming chaotic, and the overall nose is very good. Sauvignon Blanc doing what Sauvignon Blanc should, but apparently with a little extra enthusiasm.
Taste Review
On the palate, it is light in body and viscosity, with light alcohol warmth and medium acidity that keeps everything lively. The medium sweetness is particularly well judged, never cloying, and sits comfortably alongside the acidity. Flavours are distinct and nicely defined, while the excellent balance makes the wine remarkably easy to enjoy. There is enough complexity to keep things interesting, but it never feels like the wine is trying to write a thesis about itself.
The finish is long and pleasantly persistent, leaving a clean, enjoyable impression. It is already drinking beautifully, with average potential for ageing, although there is little reason to wait around when it is this much fun right now.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Oysters, grilled prawns, calamari, fish tacos, ceviche, sushi, sashimi, crab cakes, grilled fish, fish and chips
- Goat cheese tart, chèvre salad, burrata, fresh mozzarella, feta salad, caprese salad, asparagus quiche
- Chicken tikka, chicken malai tikka, tandoori chicken, chicken seekh kebab, hariyali chicken, murgh reshmi kebab
- Paneer tikka, palak paneer, methi malai paneer, vegetable korma, bhindi masala, aloo gobi
- Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, pad thai, green papaya salad, Malaysian laksa, Indonesian gado gado
- Pasta primavera, lemon herb pasta, pesto pasta, risotto primavera, vegetable lasagna, spinach and ricotta ravioli
- Fish curry, Goan prawn curry, Bengali doi maach, Kerala fish moilee, Malvani fish curry, prawn koliwada
- Greek salad, tabbouleh, fattoush, Vietnamese chicken salad, avocado salad, apple and walnut salad
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