SCORE :
84
Price:
₹ 1,750/- (MH)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★
Created as a tribute to Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj, the Grover VA White Wine is Grover Zampa’s flagship Viognier based white, showcasing the elegance and potential of Indian winemaking. Barrel fermented and crafted with a focus on balance and refinement, it has earned prestigious international awards while remaining a distinctive expression of Indian terroir.
Vintage:
2023 (3 years old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
14%
Type:
White
Varietal:
100% Viognier
Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra
Visual Review
From the first pour, this wine makes a great impression. The bright gold colour looks vibrant and polished, with crystal clear brilliance and just enough depth to hint that something interesting is waiting inside. The elegant label is another nice touch, paying tribute to Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj.
Aroma Review
The nose wastes no time getting your attention. Ripe peach and classic dried apricot rise confidently from the glass, followed by soft vanilla and delicate orange blossom. The aromas are generous, layered and remarkably refined, feeling more like a serious white than something trying too hard to impress.
Taste Review
The first sip brings a burst of lively acidity that might catch you slightly off guard, but only for a moment. It quickly settles into the wine’s structure, creating an energetic balance that keeps every mouthful refreshing and remarkably expressive. The flavours are intense, unfolding in distinct layers that linger long after the glass is back on the table. The finish seems determined to overstay its welcome, and somehow that turns out to be an excellent decision.
Grover VA White Wine delivers outstanding quality with impressive complexity, flawless balance and the structure to reward a few years of ageing. It is a wine that quietly reminds you that Indian whites can play in the big league without making a dramatic entrance.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Oysters, Prawn cocktail, Steamed mussels, Seared scallops, Grilled lobster, Butter garlic prawns, Fish and chips, Goan recheado fish, Tandoori pomfret, Amritsari fish
- Roast chicken, Herb grilled chicken, Chicken piccata, Chicken schnitzel, Turkey breast, Lemon butter chicken, Malai chicken tikka, Chicken reshmi kebab
- Grilled sea bass, Baked cod, Sole meunière, Trout almondine, Salmon with herbs, Meen moilee, Bengali bhetki paturi
- Asparagus risotto, Mushroom risotto, Fettuccine Alfredo, Pasta primavera, Ravioli with ricotta and spinach, Vegetable au gratin
- Goat cheese salad, Burrata, Brie, Camembert, Gruyère, Fresh mozzarella, Paneer tikka, Paneer malai tikka
- Grilled asparagus, Artichokes, Roasted fennel, Green beans almondine, Buttered peas, Stuffed mushrooms, Palak paneer, Methi malai matar, Vegetable navratan korma
- Thai green curry, Japanese tempura, Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Sushi, Sashimi, Cantonese steamed fish, Dim sum, Indonesian nasi campur
- Quiche Lorraine, Spinach and cheese quiche, Savoury crêpes, Gourmet sandwiches, Smoked salmon bagel, Chicken Caesar wrap
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