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When people talk about Indian wine, one name almost always comes up first: Sula Wine. Established in 1999, Sula played a major role in transforming Nashik into India's wine capital and is today the country's largest wine producer. Over the last two decades, the company has expanded beyond winemaking into wine tourism, hospitality, vineyard experiences, restaurants, resorts, and music festivals, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.
Whether you're a wine lover planning a weekend getaway or simply curious about India's most famous winery, here's everything you need to know about Sula wine and Sula Vineyards in 2026.
Sula Vineyards was founded in 1999 by Rajeev Samant in Nashik, Maharashtra. At the time, wine consumption in India was still relatively niche, and the country's wine industry was in its early stages.
The company introduced grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc to the region and gradually expanded its portfolio to include red, white, rosé, sparkling, and dessert wines. Over the years, Sula grew into India's largest wine company and one of the country's best-known alcohol brands.
Today, Sula exports its wines to several international markets while maintaining a dominant presence across India.
Sula Vineyards is located in Govardhan Village on Gangapur Road, approximately 15 kilometres from Nashik city in Maharashtra.
The estate overlooks Gangapur Lake and is surrounded by vineyards, rolling hills, and the Sahyadri mountain range, making it one of India's most scenic wine tourism destinations.
The winery is approximately:
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Sula's portfolio includes more than 50 labels across multiple styles.
Some of its best-known wines include:
These wines cater to everyone from first-time wine drinkers to serious enthusiasts looking for premium Indian wines.
Absolutely. In fact, wine tourism has become one of Sula's biggest attractions.
The vineyard welcomes visitors throughout the year and offers guided winery tours, wine tastings, vineyard experiences, restaurants, and luxury stays. According to Sula, the vineyard is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
A visit to Sula is incomplete without experiencing the winery tour.
Visitors are taken through various stages of winemaking, including grape processing, fermentation, bottling, and ageing. The tour concludes with a guided tasting session led by wine experts.
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Winery Tour Only
Best Of Sula Experience
Personalised Wine Tasting
Tour sessions generally run throughout the day on a first-come, first-served basis.
Many visitors spend an entire day at the estate.
Popular experiences include:
Many visitors also spend time simply relaxing with a glass of wine while overlooking the vineyards and Gangapur Lake.
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The estate features multiple dining options.
Rasa is Sula's flagship restaurant and serves Indian and Italian cuisine paired with wines from the vineyard.
A more casual venue where guests can enjoy wine flights, snacks, and light meals while overlooking the vineyards.
The restaurants remain among the most photographed spots on the estate, particularly during sunset.
For visitors looking for a complete wine-country experience, The Source at Sula remains the flagship accommodation on the property.
The luxury vineyard resort sits amid the vineyards and offers views of the lake, hills, and surrounding wine country. The property features 67 rooms and suites.
Room rates typically start around INR 9000- 20,000+ and prices vary significantly during weekends, holidays, and festival periods.
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In addition to The Source, Sula also operates Beyond by Sula, a luxury resort overlooking vineyards and Gangapur Lake.
The property offers:
Room rates typically start around INR 9000–10,000 per night and can increase significantly during peak season.
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In 2025, Sula expanded its hospitality portfolio with the launch of The Haven by Sula, a boutique resort located beside Gangapur Lake near the vineyards. The property added 50 rooms to Sula's hospitality business, taking the company's total room inventory in Nashik to more than 150 keys across its hospitality brands.
Unlike The Source, which sits within the vineyard estate itself, The Haven focuses more on lake views, quiet luxury, and a relaxed getaway experience. The resort has quickly become popular among couples, weekend travelers, and wine enthusiasts looking for a more secluded stay.
The property offers:
Many visitors choose The Haven because it combines the vineyard experience with a quieter lakeside setting away from the crowds often seen around the main winery.
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As of 2026, room rates generally start around:
The most popular period is between November and March when Nashik experiences cooler weather.
The grape harvest season between January and March is particularly popular among wine enthusiasts. During this time, visitors can see vineyards at their most active and enjoy special seasonal experiences.
Monsoon months offer lush green vineyard views, while winter is ideal for outdoor dining and wine tasting.
Sula's success goes beyond wine production.
The company was among the first Indian wineries to invest heavily in tourism, creating a destination rather than simply a production facility. Wine tours, vineyard stays, restaurants, music festivals, and luxury accommodations have helped attract visitors who may not even consider themselves wine enthusiasts.
Today, Sula is widely regarded as one of India's most successful wine tourism projects.
More than two decades after its founding, Sula Vineyards remains the face of Indian wine. From its award-winning wine portfolio and guided tastings to luxury vineyard stays at The Source and Beyond by Sula, the estate offers one of the most complete wine tourism experiences in the country.
Whether you're visiting for a day trip, a romantic weekend, or simply to learn more about wine, Sula continues to be one of Maharashtra's most popular food and beverage destinations in 2026.
