SCORE :
77
Price:
₹ 1,099/- (MH)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★★★
Crafted in the cool, elevated vineyards of Narayangaon, Tiger Hill Merlot is part of Chateau Indage’s bold and expressive range. This red wine captures the spirit of its terroir, offering a refined expression of Merlot that reflects both innovation and heritage.
Vintage:
2024 (1 year old at tasting)
Alcohol Content:
13.5%
Type:
Red
Varietal:
100% Merlot
Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra
Visual Review
In the glass, it’s got that deep, slightly opaque look. The color leans towards pale ruby, it’s intense where it counts, clear with a vibrancy that demands a second glance.
Aroma Review
The nose on this thing is generous. We’re talking blueberry, black cherry, and blackberry rolling in. It’s expressive, layered, and confidently aromatic. There’s real variety here too, none of that one-note nonsense. You sniff once, you sniff twice, and by the third whiff you’re sold: this nose knows what it’s doing.
Taste Review
It’s smooth and medium-bodied, with a gentle acidity that keeps things lively but not pushy. Tannins? Barely a whisper. It’s dry but rich, fruity yet composed.
What really seals the deal is the flavor punch. It comes in strong, full of life, with a nice dash of spice and a playful complexity that makes each sip feel like a tiny revelation. It’s balanced, it lingers just long enough on the finish to be charming (and not awkward), and it leaves you reaching back for the bottle, just to check if it’s as good as you think it is.
There’s a lot going on here, in the best way. It’s expressive, layered, and honestly, kind of impressive. With good aging potential, you could hold onto a few bottles for later… or just drink them all now and call it research
Tiger Hill Merlot might just be your new favorite wine you didn’t see coming.
Availability:
Any wineshop
Food Pairing :
- Grilled lamb chops, Rogan Josh, Mutton seekh kebab, Chargrilled lamb burgers
- Mushroom risotto, Khumb masala, Creamy mushroom stroganoff, Paneer makhani
- Pepperoni pizza, Spicy tandoori chicken pizza, Chicken tikka flatbread, BBQ chicken pizza
- Dark chocolate truffles, Chocolate fondant, Molten chocolate cake, Chocolate burfi
- Gouda, Cheddar, Amul cheese cubes, Aged Indian hard cheese
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