Second
edition of ‘The Great Grover Wine Festival’ had it all – Wine, food, live
performances, flea market& grape stomping
Grover Zampa Vineyard is
perceived to be the pioneer and the most prestigious wine producers for India.
The fact that they have won 48 grand awards in the last two years is the
manifestation of their true craftsmanship and resolute fortitude.
Taking
forward what started last year, The Great Grover Wine Festival, South India’s first wine
and performing arts festival was held in Bhartiya City, Bengaluru. The festival
was an eclectic mix of award winning wines, flea market experience, art &
sculpture gallery topped with stand up acts, live karaoke and live performances
by Bangalore’s finest artists, including -
Lagori, Aabha Hanjura – Sufistication, Karthick Iyer, Ananth Menon &
trio and DJ Ivan.
Speaking on
my experience, it was a delightful day to say the least – right from attending
the wine tasting session by Karishma Grover to clicking selfies with friends
all around the venue to relishing the wonderful food spread to hopping stalls
at flea market to electrifying performances.
And not to forget the fun we had
while participating in crushing of wine grapes and experiencing the age old
tradition of grape stomping which is an imperative part of the wine making
process.
And here are
all the details you would like to know about the above mentioned names:
ZAMPA – CHENE GRAND
RESERVE
Grape
Varieties: Blend of Tempranillo and Shiraz.
Colour: Deep
and intense ruby colour.
Aromas: The
nose opens up with elegant dark fruit aromas of blackberry, currant and ripe
plums, complemented by charming hints of spics and nice oak bouquets such as
vanilla, chocolate and roasted coffee beans.
Palate: Dark
fruit flavours with nuances of vanilla and cinnamon on the palate, with a great
structure, well-balanced tannins, acidity and an elegant finish.
Ageing:
Matured in French oak barrels for minimum 15 months and 15 months in bottle.
Food
Pairings: Pairs well with a wide variety of dishes right from roasts, stews and
grilled meats to rice dishes, grilled vegetables and pasta.
VIJAY AMRITRAJ – RESERVE COLLECTION WHITE
Grape
Variety: Viognier.
Colour:
Straw-yellow.
Aromas:
Quintessence of peach, honey and dry apricot aromas with floral notes and hints
of vanilla from the French oak integration.
Palate: Rich
and powerful with long persistence, finishing on fruity note.
Ageing:
Barrel fermented and aged on lees.
Food
Pairings: Pairs well with seafood, river fish, as well as poultry and other
white meats, coastal Indian cuisine, goat and blue cheese, tarts and fruit
desserts.
Serving
Temperature: Serve chilled at 8-10oC.
ZAMPA – SOIREE BRUT
Grape
Variety: Chenin Blanc.
Aromas:
Reveals a nose of floral, fresh lemon with hints of toasted bread and white
fruit such as pear.
Palate:
Light and creamy, clan, fresh lemon, crisp acid, fine beads and persistent
mousse with dry finish in classic brut style.
Food
Parings: Brilliant served as an aperitif. Great pairing with mildly spiced
Indian, Japanese, Chinese or Thai cuisine.
ZAMPA – SOIREE BRUT ROSE
Grape Variety: Shiraz.
Colour: Pale Pink.
Palate: The
wine is light and creamy with fine beads and persistent mousse and red cherry
and strawberry fruits that define the fruit character.
Food
Pairings: Perfect during a meal with white meat or a dessert with a red fruit
gratin. A great aperitif.
Serving
Temperature: Serve at 6oC.
GROVER – LA RESERVE
Grape
Varieties: Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.
Colour: Very
deep garnet purple.
Aromas:
Powerful bouquet of luscious ripe red and black fruits with an exquisite hint
of spice.
Palate: This
full bodied wine combines grace and splendour on the palate, the tannins are
smooth and flavours intense with chocolate, coffee beans and vanilla.
Ageing:
Minimum 6 months in French oak barrels.
Food
Pairings: Pairs well with roasted lamb, tenderloin, pasta dishes, game, pate,
soft full flavour cheeses and also complements Indian specialities such as lamb
kebabs and mutton biriyani.
Serving
Temperature: Serve at 16oC to 18oC.
GROVER ART COLLECTION
– ROSE
Grape Variety: Shiraz.
Colour:
Light cherry with shades of pink rose.
Aromas:
Intense bouquet of berries and sherry.
Palate:
Fruity, light bodied and smooth.
Food
pairings: Mildly spiced preparations of fish and poultry. It pairs well with
light stir fries and gentle aromatic cuisine.
Serving
temperature: Serve chilled at 8oC to 10oC.
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