The Wines of Sula Vineyards

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PROUDLY

INDIAN
In 1996, Rajeev Samant, the CEO and Founder,
recognized the immense potential the region of Nashik
in India holds for cultivating grapes. He then decided
to start Sula Vineyards with the goal of making quality
wine in India, with the help of an eminent California
winemaker, Kerry Damskey.

The unique climate of Nashik helps in growing different


grape varietals, each with its distinct personality.
Our product selection strives to offer something for
everyone, and every celebration. Sula is proud to have
built a culture of wine drinking in India and has been
the #1 international trailblazer in Indian wines.

Everything we do at Sula is guided by core values


that aim at preserving and enhancing the art of
winemaking. Rajeev Samant laid a strong foundation
for Sulaʼs commitment to sustainability and remaining
an equitable organization, and we strive to carry on
the legacy and philosophy.
FOUNDER
Rajeev Samant has always been a visionary.
After returning home from the US, he saw great
potential in making wine in Nashik district of
Maharashtra. This incredible foresight led him to
pave the foundation of Sula Vineyards.

Along with his friend Kerry (our master winemaker),


Rajeev turned this simple land into a beautiful
vineyard, vine by vine, stone by stone. His passion
for Indian winemaking, coupled with his commitment
to keeping the process local and sustainable,
has taken Sula to new heights.
MASTER
WINEMAKER
- K E R RY DA M S K E Y-

Kerry Damskey, aka the “Indiana Jones of wine”,


is a reputed Californian winemaker and
well-known consultant. Under his tutelage,
our team has developed new and improved
techniques suited to Indian winemaking processes.
His deep knowledge allowed him to give the wines
from the Indian terrain a distinctive face, smell,
taste and personality.

Supported by a talented team of winemakers,


Kerry continues to perfect Sulaʼs wines to bring you
an unforgettable experience every time.
CHIEF
WINEMAKER
- K A R A N VA S A N I -

Karan Vasani is the chief wine maker of our


Company. He has been working with our Company
since October 1, 2013 in various capacities.
He holds a bachelorʼs degree in commerce from
University of Mumbai and a graduate diploma in
viticulture and oenology from Lincoln University,
United States of America.

He was awarded the WSET Level 2 Intermediate


Certificate and Level 3 Advance Certificate in
Wines and Spirits by the Wines and Spirit Education
Trust Limited. He has previously worked with
CRISIL Limited and Cuvaison Estate Wines in
various capacities.
GLOBAL
BRAND AMBASSADOR
- GREGOIRE VERDIN -

Gregoire is Sulaʼs Global Brand Ambassador.


A native of Burgundy, France, he studied business
law at the prestigious University of La Sorbonne,
Paris. His experience as a grape-picker and
cellar hand in French vineyards, added to his
passion for winemaking.

Gregoire represents Sula at national and international


events and works closely with the sales and
winemaking teams. His personal mission is to offer
everyone the chance to taste Sula's fine collection of
domestic and imported wines.
PHILOSOPHY
Our wines have a clear conscience!

At Sula, we make sure that every


decision we make respects our values,
alongside our objectives. Making great
wine is our passion and our goal,
but we make sure to put the
environmentʼs wellbeing before
anything else.

Each extra step taken towards creating


a sustainable final product is worth it.
SUSTAINABILITY
The region of Nashik experiences an extremely dry period,
and a critical monsoon season each year. During the critical
monsoon period, we harvest up to 90% of the water we use in
the year. We reuse treated water to cut down on our carbon
footprint and have installed drip irrigation, which helps us
reduce water consumption by approx. 40%. Apart from this,
we also use solar energy immensely.

As a socially equitable company, we respect human right and


donʼt employ any form of child labour in our operations.

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RĀSĀ
The RĀSĀ concept for wines has been
created with the idea to produce,
through artisan winemaking and very
selective viticultural triage, the best red
wines India had ever seen.
RĀSĀ
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon Black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberries),
olive, vanilla.

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Seekh kebabs, kadai paneer,  One of India’s best red wine!
arrabiata pasta, rogan josh. Aged for 14 to 16 months in
French oak barrels.

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RĀSĀ
SYRAH
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. Dark and red berries, vanilla,
mocha, spices.

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Red curry, nalli nihari,  Carefully selected grapes from our
chicken / paneer tandoori tikka. best vineyards, maturation in French oak
barrels for 12 to 14 months.

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RĀSĀ
ZINFANDEL
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100 % Zinfandel Plum, blueberry, raspberry, cinnamon.

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Rich pasta (such as Bolognese),  Aged for 3-4 months in American
pork stew, meatballs, oak barrels.
paneer makhani.

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THE
SOURCE
With ʻThe Sourceʼ wine portfolio,
Sula has focused on select vineyard sites,
crafting memorable and tasty Sauvignon
Blanc and Grenache Rosé. Wines made for
ʻThe Sourceʼ are made with craftsmanship
in mind. The Sauvignon Blanc is aged in
French Oak barrels for an accent of depth,
texture and elegance. The Grenache Rosé
is modeled by the best Southern Rhône
Rosés; dry, bright and just a touch of
salmon color.
THE SOURCE
MOSCATO
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Moscato. Expressive notes of citrus, lychee and peach.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Chicken tikka masala,  India’s first and only Moscato /
samosa, vendakkai fry, citrus salad. Made using the Asti Method.

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THE SOURCE
GRENACHE ROSÉ
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Grenache. Citrus, tropical fruits and white peach.

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Grilled fish, falafels, salads,  A bright acidity and an
BBQ, samosa chaat. elegant finish.

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THE SOURCE
CHENIN BLANC RESERVE
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Chenin Blanc, Great notes of pear, pineapple and citrus.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Fish curry, paneer tikka,  crafted from the highest quality grapes
spinach ricotta ravioli, chicken hariyali, from select estate vineyards /
pesto pasta. aged in oak barrels for a few months.

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THE SOURCE
SAUVIGNON BLANC RESERVE
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Full of tropical and green fruit.

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Aromatic salads, sushi, steamed fish,  Partially barrel-fermented,
asparagus, lehsuni palak. partially aged in French oak barrels.

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THE SOURCE
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Cherry, Blackberry, Plum, Chocolate.

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Laal maas, lasagna,  Partially aged in premium French oak
szechuan chili chicken, kadai paneer. barrel, to bring a charming complexity,
while staying fruit-forward and easy.
Really classy!

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DINDORI
RESERVE
Sulaʼs Dindori Reserve highlights our
winemakers and their endeavors, using
their winemaking skills and tools as
artisans with Shiraz, Viognier and most
recently Chardonnay.
DINDORI RESERVE
VIOGNIER
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Viognier. Apricot, peach, lychee.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Creamy curries, tagines,  Intense and textured; a beautiful
rich shellfish dishes, New World-style Viognier.
root vegetables, Goan Xacuti.

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DINDORI RESERVE
CHARDONNAY
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Chardonnay. Honey, lemon, tropical fruit, vanilla.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Butter garlic prawns, butter chicken,  Partially barrel fermented,
mustard fish, white sauce pasta. partially aged in French oak;
creamy texture.

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DINDORI
RESERVE SHIRAZ
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
Shiraz, up to 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Smoky aromas, vanilla, cherry,
red fruit with hints of spices.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Laal Maas, chicken green curry,  Aged for 10 to 12 months in
chargrilled & barbecued meats, pizza. American oak barrels.

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SULA
CLASSICS
Sula is widely respected as an innovator and
leader in India's wine industry; the wines that
we produce continue to delight our customers.
We strive to bring the best wines to your table
by exploring new techniques and constantly
growing our product offerings.
SULA BRUT TROPICALE
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
70% Chenin Blanc, Aromas of peach and passion fruit
30% Riesling and Syrah. with hints of guava at the finish.

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Aperitif, salads, fried seafood appetizers,  Special edition sparkling rosé.
anda masala, white sauce pasta.

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SULA BRUT
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
Up to 80% Chenin Blanc, Aromas of apples & pears.
20 % Riesling and Viognier.

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Salad, French fries,  Light Sparkling Fruity Wine.
smoked salmon, fried chicken,  Perfect for everyday celebrations.
Indian pakoras, hara bhara kebab.  Perfect with a range of food from
appetizers to mains.

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SULA SPARKLING SHIRAZ
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Shiraz. Pomegranate, dark berries,
spices, smoke.

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Dark chocolate dessert, chili chicken,  Prosecco method for a fruit-forward
dabeli, mutton rahra. wine!

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SULA SECO
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Chenin Blanc. Hints of ripe fruit, melon & passion fruit
on the palate and a citrusy,
lingering finish.

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Aperitifs, frittata, South Asian curries  Light sparkling fruity wine.
(yellow curry), Indian pakoras.  Ideal for sparkling wine cocktails.
 Perfect for everyday celebrations.

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SULA ZINFANDEL ROSÉ
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Zinfandel. Intense notes of citrus, cranberry
& ripe fruit.

SUGGESTED PAIRING WINE HIGHLIGHTS


Salad,  India’s first ever Zinfandel Rose.
Chinese appetizers,  Light, refreshing wine with a great mouthfeel.
Indian pakoras,  Perfect for Indian Summers.
chicken / paneer chili.  Value for money.

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SULA SAUVIGNON BLANC
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Sauvignon Blanc. Green apple, guava, bell peppers.

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Caesar salad, asparagus,  India’s first ever Sauvignon Blanc.
paneer tikka, hara bhara kebab.  A New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc
with refreshing acidity.

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SULA CHENIN BLANC
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Chenin Blanc. Ripe tropical fruit and hints of honey.

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Salad, Gujarati thali,  India’s Best Selling White Wine.
vegetable quiche,  An easy drinking off-dry white wine,
rawa fried fish. great to offer to first time wine drinkers.

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SULA RIESLING
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Riesling. Lemon, grapefruit & honey.

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Chinese appetizers  India’s first ever Riesling.
like spring rolls,  Light refreshing Kabinett style.
salads, sushi, chili chicken,  An easy drinking off-dry white wine,
tandoori chicken. great to offer to first time wine drinkers.

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SULA LATE HARVEST
CHENIN BLANC
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Chenin Blanc. Rich aromas of apricot, mango,
raisins with luscious acidity.

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Cheese cake, panna cotta,  India’s first still dessert wine.
qubani-ka-meetha,  India’s first ever Late Harvest Chenin Blanc!
gulab jamun, blue cheese. Indian consumer choice award winning.
 Sweet wine.

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SULA SHIRAZ CABERNET
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
85% Shiraz, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackberry, black plum, ripe cherry, olives,
pepper, mocha with hints of spices.

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Barbecued meats, medium spicy curries  India’s best-selling red wine!
like chicken tikka masala,
rajma masala, mutton roganjosh.

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SULA ZINFANDEL
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
100% Zinfandel. Aromas of red berries, blackberries,
plums & hints of cinnamon.

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Curries, cold cuts,  India’s first Zinfandel.
spicy noodles, teriyaki.  15% of the blend is aged in
American oak barrels to add complexity
to the wine.

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SULA SATORI
GRAPE VARIETAL FLAVOURS
A blend of Tempranillo Ripe cherries, plums, red and
and Zinfandel. black berries with hints of spice.

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Buffalo steak, nachos with spicy salsa,  Beautifully painted label depicting
paneer tikka masala, “Satori” – A Zen term for enlightenment.
vegetable tagine.  Pairs beautifully with most Indian cuisine.

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A LCO H O L
Gat 36/2, GovardhanVillage,
Gangapur - Savargaon Road, Nashik,
Maharashtra - 422222.

sulawines.com @sula.vineyards @sula_vineyards

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