It is not every day that there comes a legendary collaboration in the spirit world. But in 2014, in Bangalore, a collaboration was created and launched in several parts of the country: the Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Red wine. This wine is a tribute to the tennis player, Vijay Amritraj, a bottle as smooth as his iconic strokes on the court. Crafted by Grover Zampa Vineyards, the blend combines world-class winemaking with a dash of sporting spirit. With notes of dark fruit and spice, it quickly made waves both in India and internationally. Here’s more about the brand and its story.
Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Red is a premium Indian red wine produced by Grover Zampa Vineyards, named in honor of tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. This wine is a sophisticated blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a touch of Viognier grapes, which provides a unique balance of rich fruitiness, aromatic complexity, and smooth texture, offering a luxurious, velvety experience.
Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Red is a unique red wine that is the product of a collaboration between Grover Zampa Vineyards and the renowned Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj. This unique creation aimed to mix India’s growing skills in quality winemaking by Grover with the global recognition of Amritraj, which resulted in a tribute as well as an international platform for Indian talent and terroir.
Vijay Amritraj showed great involvement in the creation of this wine from grape selection to label design, reflecting his passion for wines and refined palate, which was a result of years of global travel. It was created under the guidance of Michel Rolland, an acclaimed international consultant. This blend was created in the Indian vineyards of Nandi Hills in Karnataka. Launched in 2014, the wine quickly gained attention and also won praise across the globe.
This premium Indian red wine offers rich fruit intensity with a bold character derived from all the grapes that go into making it. This includes Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Shiraz. It has a nice, deep ruby red color with a purple hue, offering a perfumed rose aroma. This aroma features dark fruits like plum and blackberry with black pepper, subtle floral violet notes, and spice.
On the palate, this wine delivers mouth-watering berry flavors which including blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant. It is complemented with hints of oak, vanilla, and pepper, which are matured in French barrels. The taste has layers of spices with a touch of earthiness, adding to the nuanced profile. The mature oak and the balance of all the sweetness of the fruits add depth to the wine.
The texture is velvety and smooth with well-rounded tannins that give this wine a smooth structure and mouthfeel. These tannins offer enough grip and do not overpower the flavors. Its finish is satisfying and long, which leaves lingering notes of spice and ripe fruit. You can pair this wine with pasta, aged cheese, or even grilled meat.
This wine is bottled at 14% ABV (Alcohol By Volume) and is available in 750 ml bottles.
Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Red | Mumbai | Gurgaon | Bangalore | Kolkata |
750 ml | ~INR 1840 | ~INR 1150 | ~INR 1525 | ~INR 1510 |
The wine pays tribute to India’s tennis icon, bottling his charisma and mastery in every bottle. The smooth, velvety texture of this red wine makes it perfect for every occasion, from date night to family Christmas celebration. So, if you have not yet given it a try, make it a part of your celebration now!
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