SCORE :
63
Price:
₹ 785/- (MH)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★
Grover Zampa’s Art Collection Viognier is a white wine that celebrates both craftsmanship and creativity. Produced in Nashik, Maharashtra, this wine is part of a range that pairs expressive winemaking with visual art, featuring labels designed by renowned Indian artist Paresh Maity.
Vintage:
2021 (4 years old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
13.5%
Type:
White
Varietal:
100% Viognier
Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra
Visual Review
If wines were judged purely on looks, Grover Art Collection Viognier would already be halfway to greatness. It’s a visual treat: a crystal-clear pour with a brilliant clarity that gleams gold in the glass. The intensity of color is just right for what it claims to be. Honestly, it’s the kind of wine you’d want to hold up to the light, just to admire how pretty it looks. So far, so good.
Aroma Review
On the nose, it keeps things lighthearted but pleasant. There’s a medium-plus intensity that gives you just enough without overwhelming your senses. You’ll catch some classic pear and apricot notes mingling with a gentle touch of violet; nothing revolutionary, but charming enough to make you take another sniff. The aromatic quality is good, not genius, but you know what? It doesn’t have to be.
Taste Review
Then comes the taste, and here’s where things start playing it a bit too safe. The acidity is light, body is light. It’s like the wine’s afraid to commit to any real character. It’s dry, clean, and simple, with a flavor intensity that’s distinct enough to be noticed but not exactly begging for applause. The balance is on point, and while it doesn’t blow your mind with complexity, it does keep things tidy. You’ll enjoy the sip, have a decent time, and then promptly forget everything about it.
The finish comes and goes without much fanfare. It’s moderate and, frankly, forgettable. Enjoyable enough while it lasts, but don’t count on it to make a lasting impression. It performs better with food, where its simplicity becomes more of a feature than a flaw. On its own, it fades into the background before the bottle is even half gone.
In the end, the quality level is acceptable. It’s not a conversation starter, but it won’t ruin your evening. Sometimes a wine just quietly does its job, and this one seems pretty content doing exactly that.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled chicken, Roast turkey, Lemon herb fish, Tandoori chicken, Malai tikka, Fish tikka
- Shrimp scampi, Garlic butter prawns, Goan prawn curry, Kerala fish moilee, Thai green curry
- Mushroom risotto, Vegetable quiche, Paneer butter masala, Navratan korma, Khoya kaju curry
- Soft cheeses, Brie, Camembert, Paneer tikka, Cheese pakora
- Fruit tart, Poached pears, Rasmalai, Shrikhand
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