SCORE :
77
Price:
₹ 825/- (MH)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★
Grover Art Collection Merlot brings together the winery’s passion for craftsmanship and its flair for expressive, modern Indian reds. This bottle stands apart in the range with its deeper, moodier profile, shaped with care in Nandi Hills and finished with the signature artistic touch the collection is known for.
Vintage:
2025 (Same year tasting)
Alcohol Content:
13%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Merlot
Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra
Visual Review
The first glance at this Merlot already sets the mood. Its appearance is boldly confident, with a pretty opaque robe that leans into a deep ruby tone. The clarity is intentionally dense, holding light in a way that feels dramatic and unapologetic. The colour pushes intensity to the right level for its type, delivering a visual promise of depth before a single sip.
Aroma Review
The nose follows through with enthusiasm. The aromatic lift is pronounced, offering a good variety that comes together with very good precision. Captivating dark chocolate brings a sober and warm impression that immediately anchors the wine. Blackberry appears right behind it, joined by a calm and steady touch of vanilla. Everything rises with a sense of rigour, as if the aromas clocked in early to get the job done properly.
Taste Review
The palate keeps things optimistic. The acidity stays at a comfortable medium, the body remains medium as well, and the alcohol feels politely warm without pushing for attention. Tannins are light yet undeniably young, giving the impression they still need to learn their place. Flavour intensity hits strong territory, supported by a well balanced structure. The finish stretches out in a pleasant and moderately long trail and the overall experience is very enjoyable.
The potential is clearly there, with good aging capacity waiting to unfold, even if the wine is globally too “green” for now and deserves at least a year of patience before revealing its full charm.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled lamb chops, roast beef, mushroom risotto, baked lasagna, cheddar cheese, beef stew, roasted vegetables
- Tandoori chicken, mutton rogan josh, paneer tikka, masala lamb curry, dal makhani, veg seekh kebab
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