SCORE :
74
Price:
₹ 1,295/-
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★
The Source Grenache is a 100% Grenache red wine crafted from select vineyards in Nashik Valley, reflecting the winery’s commitment to sustainable and artisanal winemaking.
Vintage:
2025 (1 year old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
13%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Grenache
Region:
Nashik
Visual Review
The ruby colour looks vibrant and inviting, with just enough depth to hint that there’s something interesting waiting inside the glass. Indeed, the wine stays bright, clean and brilliantly clear, looking every bit as polished as it should.
Aroma Review
The nose follows through with plenty of charm. It doesn’t leap out of the glass shouting for attention, but it steadily unfolds into a delightful mix of ripe strawberries, mysterious raspberries and cheerful red currants. Additionally, the fruit feels fresh rather than jammy, giving the wine an energetic character. Furthermore, there’s enough variety to stay engaging.
Taste Review
On the palate, everything seems to click naturally into place. Firstly, the medium body gives enough presence without becoming heavy, while the bright acidity keeps the wine lively from beginning to end. Also, light tannins make every sip smooth and approachable, allowing the juicy red fruit to remain centre stage. Not surprisingly, the alcohol stays perfectly integrated, adding warmth without ever becoming noticeable, and the dry finish avoids any unnecessary sweetness. The flavours remain clear and persistent, lingering pleasantly long after each sip.
What really stands out is the balance. Every element feels carefully measured, creating a wine that is expressive without becoming overwhelming. There’s enough complexity to reward careful tasting, yet it remains wonderfully easy to enjoy casually. It’s one of those bottles that manages to satisfy both the curious wine enthusiast and the friend who simply wants “something nice.” That trick is far less common than many wineries would like you to believe.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Charcuterie, pâté, duck rillettes, chicken liver mousse, terrine
- Grilled lamb chops, roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, roast duck, turkey roast, grilled sausages
- Beef burgers, lamb burgers, gourmet veggie burgers, grilled portobello mushrooms
- Margherita pizza, pepperoni pizza, mushroom pizza, calzone, tomato focaccia
- Spaghetti Bolognese, lasagna, penne arrabbiata, mushroom risotto, gnocchi with tomato sauce
- Grilled salmon, tuna steak, herb-crusted trout
- Ratatouille, roasted vegetables, stuffed peppers, grilled eggplant, mushroom stew
- Cheddar, Gouda, Gruyère, Comté, Manchego
- Lamb seekh kebab, mutton chops, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, hariyali kebab
- Rogan josh, mutton sukka, chicken chettinad, chicken do pyaza, pepper chicken
- Paneer tikka, tandoori mushrooms, bharli vangi, baingan bharta, mushroom masala
- Dal makhani, rajma masala, chole, vegetable pulao, jeera rice
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