Nandi Hills
14 January, 2014
40 kilometers toward the north of Bangalore in the state of Karnataka, stretches a region that has recently come to the world’s attention. Today, it has triumphantly risen as a rich wine producing area which was once known as Tipu Sultan’s and later, the British summer retreat. Nandi Hills is a picturesque region dotted with sloping green hillsides and miles of forestland, inhabited with incredibly beautiful wildlife. In such paradisiacal landscape, stand our vineyards.
Our vineyards spread over 410 acres and nestled on the foothills of the Nandi Hills at 920 meters above the sea level.
The region offers tranquil surroundings, a rich history and beautiful vistas to the travellers and also allows them to train their binoculars over the spectacular Asian Paradise Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Blue Capped Rock Thrush, Tawny Eagles, and Puff-Throated Babblers etc. Nandi hills’ limestone abundant soil gives our wines their distinctive, terroir-driven earthiness with depth, richness and aromatic complexity.
Guided Tour Details:
There are three tours in a day that start at 10.30 am, 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm with a briefing about the tour, brief introduction of the company, safety tips and the do’s and don’ts. The winery tour and tasting session would take around 60 to 90 minutes, or sometimes more.
WEEKDAY | WEEKEND | ||
(Mon – Fri) | (Sat – Sun) | ||
ONLY TOUR | 350 + GST (per person) | 500 + GST (per person) | This includes a visit to the vineyard, winery. NO TASTING |
BASIC | 650 + GST (per person) | 1000 + GST (per person) | This includes a visit to the vineyard, winery and wine tasting 30ml serve (6 varietals). |
RESERVE | 1300 + GST (per Person) | This includes a visit to the vineyard, winery and wine tasting 30ml serve (6 varietals). | |
LUXURY | 2000 + GST (per person) | This includes a visit to the vineyard, winery and wine tasting 30ml serve (6 varietals). | |
SIGNET | 3000 + GST (per person) | ||
Grape Stomping | 500 + GST (per person) | 500 + GST (per person) | Grape stomping can be organised for a group of min 10 people. |
AGE GROUPS | |||
< 15 YO | FOC | FOC | ONLY TOUR |
15 YO – 21 YO | 350 + GST (per person) | 500 + GST (per person) | ONLY TOUR |
> 21 YO | Regular Charges | Regular Charges | TOUR & TASTING |
TASTING of WINES + ORDER of TASTING | |||
BASIC | RESERVE | LUXURY | SIGNET |
Soiree Brut | Auriga | La Réserve Royale Brut | Amphora |
Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc | La Réserve Fume Blanc | Vijay Amritraj White | Concrete |
Art Collection Rosé | Vijay Amritraj White | Chene White | 2000 L |
Art Collection Cabernet Shiraz | Art Collection Rose | Chene Red | 1000 L |
La Réserve Red | La RéserveSyrah Grenache | Insignia / Signet 24months | 24 months |
Art Collection Late Harvest | Vijay Amritraj Red | Vendages Tardives | |
PET FRIENDLY | YES |
Note: The entire tour will be conducted by a group of professionals in their respective areas.
Winery:
The winery tour starts from our crushing unit. Sufficient information required to understand the wine-making process will be provided to the tourists. After that, the group shall move to understand sorting, crushing, fermentation, ageing, bottling, labelling and packaging of wine bottles which are ready for sale.
Note: Photography is prohibited in this session of the tour.
Barrel Room:
The barrel room is where we age our premium brands of wine i.e. La Réserve, Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection, Chêne Grand Reserve and the Signet range, in the imported oak barrels. Stacked with rows of perfection, the barrel room gives all wine lovers a sight to cherish for their entire lives. With the vision to serve the best, the room encompasses the best wine and the best ambience. Filled with the grapey goodness, the room is ideal to click as many pictures as one wants!
Note: Photography is allowed in this session of the tour.
Wine Tasting:
Wine tasting will be conducted in our exclusive tasting centre – Cave De La Reserve, specially designed for wine tasting sessions, our professionals will make sure that you have some fun and taste different varieties of wine.
Address:
Grover Zampa Vineyards Ltd.
63, Raghunathapura,
Devanahalli Road,
Doddaballapur,
Bangalore – 561205
Tel: +91 63669 46331 / 2
Call timings: 9am – 7pm
Directions:
- Reach Yelahanka Police Station.
- Turn left (Doddaballapur road) and keep coming straight till Doddaballapur railway station.
- Now take the Devanahalli road (Muthur) & drive to the dead end.
- Take a right and drive further 100 meters and you will find Suraksha Hospital on the left which is 100 meters away from the beautiful winery on your right.
- You can locate the place in your GPS by typing “Grover Zampa Vineyard Doddaballapur”, or click here: