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Raya Platinum Red Wine

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Price:

₹ 475/- (KA)

VALUE FOR Price:

★★★★★

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Raya Platinum Red Wine is part of Grover Zampa’s Raya range, a collection crafted in the Sahyadri Valley of Maharashtra. Named after the “Princess of the Earth,” Raya celebrates the region’s winemaking potential and brings a touch of local identity to the Indian wine scene.

Vintage:

2026 (Same year tasting)

Raya Platinum Red Wine Indian Wine alcohol degree

Alcohol Content:

12.5%

Type:

Red

Varietal:

100% Shiraz

Region:

Sahyadri Valley, Maharashtra

Visual Review

Raya Platinum Red Wine makes a pleasing first impression with its intense ruby colour, clear and bright appearance, and a depth that gives it a slightly mysterious look. The name RAYA, meaning “Princess of the Earth,” certainly sets a regal tone.

Aroma Review

The nose is pronounced and inviting, with a good overall aromatic quality. Red cherry notes bring a lovely touch of freshness, while plum adds a comfortable, ripe fruit character. The unexpected hint of mocha is a particularly enjoyable surprise, bringing a subtle roasted dimension to the mix. The aromas are pleasant and reasonably expressive, offering enough to explore without turning the tasting into a detective investigation.

Taste Review

On the palate, Raya Platinum Red Wine is light and easygoing, with gentle acidity, soft tannins, and very little alcoholic warmth. Its medium viscosity gives it a little more presence than its light body might suggest, while a slight sweetness rounds everything off nicely. The flavours are noticeable, and the different elements work together particularly well, creating a harmonious and approachable experience. Its complexity is fairly straightforward, but not every wine needs to deliver a philosophical lecture to earn its place at the table.

The real pleasure comes from its balance and its long, pleasant finish, which lingers well after the last sip. Overall, this is an enjoyable red wine with good quality, an accessible style, and promising ageing potential. A relaxed, fruit forward choice that offers plenty to appreciate without making things unnecessarily complicated.

Availability:

Any wineshop

Website :

groverzampa.in

Food Pairing :

Grilled chicken, roast chicken, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, chicken kebabs, grilled turkey
Butter chicken, chicken curry, lamb rogan josh, mutton keema, lamb kebabs, pork vindaloo
Margherita pizza, pepperoni pizza, mushroom pizza, vegetable lasagna, spaghetti Bolognese, tomato-based pasta
Grilled paneer, paneer tikka, paneer makhani, baingan bharta, stuffed bell peppers, roasted aubergine
Aloo paratha, vegetable biryani, masala dosa, pav bhaji, mushroom pulao, rajma chawal
Gouda, mild cheddar, Edam, Gruyère, Brie, Manchego
Dark chocolate, chocolate brownies, plum cake, cherry tart, fruit crumble