Whether you're planning a midweek dinner party, curling up with a book, or just looking to elevate your usual Netflix-and-chill night, picking the right bottle of wine can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. But with so many varietals, vintages, and labels on the shelves, where do you start?
Let’s uncork a guide to the best wine to drink this week — whether you're a budding connoisseur or simply someone who enjoys a good glass of red (or white, or rosé, or bubbly). We’ve handpicked a mix of globally renowned bottles and accessible charmers, all with something special to offer this week.
Why This Week: Rich, peppery, and utterly satisfying — Bin 28 is a full-bodied red that pairs beautifully with bold comfort food (hello, grilled lamb or mushroom risotto).
Tasting Notes: Blackberry, mocha, spice, and hints of oak with a velvety finish.
Price: ₹4,800 – ₹6,000 (India)
Perfect With: Midweek roasts, game night banter, or that slow-cooked Sunday sauce you've been meaning to try.
Pro Tip: Decant it for 30–45 minutes for best results.
Why This Week: Fresh, zingy, and crisp — it’s like sunshine in a bottle. If you’ve had a long day, this one cools everything down.
Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, lime, green apple, with a clean, mineral edge.
Price: ₹3,500 – ₹4,000
Perfect With: Goat cheese salad, sushi, or a guilt-free solo sipping session.
Did You Know? Cloudy Bay put Marlborough on the global wine map in the 1980s. Still a benchmark.
Why This Week: A consistently solid Indian red with international flair. Oak-aged and Bordeaux-inspired, it's perfect for Indian palates.
Tasting Notes: Ripe plum, dark berries, vanilla, and spice.
Price: ₹1,200 – ₹1,500
Perfect With: Butter chicken, biryani, or grilled paneer tikka.
Fun Fact: This wine was once named among the Top 10 wines by Decanter magazine — quite the feather in India’s wine cap.
Why This Week: Elegant, structured, and mineral-forward — a standout white from one of India’s most respected boutique wineries.
Tasting Notes: Gooseberry, citrus peel, grassy notes with refreshing acidity.
Price: ₹1,800 – ₹2,500
Perfect With: Tandoori fish, green Thai curry, or summer salads.
Pro Tip: Serve well-chilled, and don't be surprised if it outshines its international peers.
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Why This Week: Light-hearted yet refined, this is the rosé that keeps things classy even if you’re in your pyjamas.
Tasting Notes: Delicate red berries, citrus zest, a whisper of herbs.
Price: ₹3,000 – ₹4,500
Perfect With: Cheese boards, brunch spreads, or "just one more episode."
Fun Fact: Whispering Angel is one of the world’s most Instagrammed rosés — and for good reason.
Why This Week: Champagne-level sparkle without the Champagne-level price. Time to toast your little wins.
Tasting Notes: Golden apple, white flowers, and a creamy mousse.
Price: ₹3,200 – ₹4,200
Perfect With: Fried snacks, tempura, or celebrating literally anything.
Classy Tip: It’s what Italian fashion houses serve backstage after runway shows.
Why This: For the wine geek in you. Made with minimal intervention, this one’s soulful and thought-provoking.
Tasting Notes: Flinty, citrusy, with a touch of funk — in a good way.
Price: ₹4,500 – ₹6,000 (may require a specialty store)
Perfect With: Oysters, contemplative evenings, or impressing your wine-loving date.
Insider Buzz: Natural wine is the indie film of the wine world — not always polished, but often brilliant.
Wine isn’t just a drink; it’s a vibe, a pause, a punctuation mark to your week. Whether you lean towards the punch of a bold Shiraz, the elegance of a rosé, or the crisp honesty of a Sauvignon Blanc, there's something on this list to match your mood and menu.
Your Wine Moodboard, This Week:
Go ahead — pick your pour, raise a glass, and let this week be just a little more delicious.
