November saw the addition of one more feather in Sula Vineyards<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 cap with the launch of\u00a0K<\/strong>\u0100DU<\/strong>\u00a0(meaning wild in Kannada and jungle in Tamil or Malayalam),\u00a0<\/strong>Sula\u2019s first wholly \u2018Made in Karnataka<\/strong>\u2019 wine. Partering with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation<\/span><\/strong> (SFA), which is active in wildlife conservations especially for\u00a0 our national animal, tigers.\u00a0 I have always been part of Sula launches (check the Globe in a glass<\/a> and Janus launch<\/a>) and Tiger conservation (my favourite capture of this magnificent beast here<\/strong><\/a>)is something that is close to my heart as well and I was thrilled to be part of this initiative.<\/p>\n Held at Blue Ginger by Taj West End<\/span><\/strong>, the event saw the who’s who of the city being part of the launch. With the proceeds from the sales of the bottle going towards the Foundation, Rajeev Samant, CEO Sula Vineyards presented a cheque to Bittu Sahgal, Founder, Sanctuary Nature Foundation overseeing the mud on boots initiative. For more details click here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n I also met\u00a0Cecilia Oldne, VP Marketing & Global Brand Ambassador, Sula Vineyards\/K\u0101du\u00a0<\/strong>who is one of the most dynamic ladies I have seen.<\/p>\n This is a good development for Karnataka which is slowly appreciating the different flavors of wine and different vineyards trying to recreate the conditions and terroir for getting the best wines in the uru<\/p>\n The wine has been crafted by Gorakh Gaikwad a very senior wine maker in Sula Vineyards and the bottle label depicting the tiger in all its grandeour beautifully designed by Simon Frouws<\/strong><\/a>, the renowned label designer who has several masterpieces up his sleeve.<\/p>\n There was also a cheddar cheese platter supplied by Sharad Madiman<\/strong><\/a> which complemented well with the wine (of course !)<\/p>\n I am no wine expert but I do try to understand the wines by interacting with the experts and learning as much as possible regarding the origin, terroir and their environment.<\/p>\n Starting with my favourites in descending order<\/p>\n K\u0101du Shiraz Rose<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 A light, fruity and refreshing flavoured wine with a slightly pinkinsh wine.<\/p>\n K\u0101du Chenin Blanc<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 I seem to be leaning towards the fruity flavor. This also has a good fruity flavor with a pale yellow color.<\/p>\n K\u0101du Savignon Blanc<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 This has good clean flavors with a crisp finish.<\/p>\n K\u0101du Cabernet Shiraz<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0 with the highest alcohol (at 13.5%) this wine has a sensual red color and dry on the tongue with a subtle oakey finish.\u00a0 Careful as it can go down pretty smoothly and leave you on a high note.<\/p>\n The order does not always represent my preference nor should it affect yours . Sometimes a cabernet shiraz tops my list and the fruity ones land up at the end of my preference.\u00a0 Please use your judgement and select the wine with an open mind.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
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The Sula K\u0101du Wine Bouquet and my take on them<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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