~An enthralling evening comprised of vertical wine tasting & food and wine pairing session~
INVC NEWS
Gurugram,
Grover Zampa Vineyards, the most prestigious wine producer of India, celebrated its remarkable journey of 25 years of wine making with great splendour in association with The Leela Ambience, Gurugram on 24th October 2017.
A journey which began in the late 80s, Grover Zampa launched their first vintage in 1992. Today the company is a pioneer in the Indian wine industry and has established a significant presence on the global wine scene. A remarkable combination formed as a result of a merger between Grover Vineyards and Vallée de Vin, Grover Zampa Vineyards is also India’s most awarded wine producer. It has won 93 international grand awards including the Decanter Awards, DAWA Awards, Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards, New York International Wine and Spirits Competition, Asian Wine – The Silk Route, Beijing for 13 wines since 2013. Riding on the back of their awards, the brand has made steady inroads into the export market and currently exports about 20% of its volume to more than 30 countries. The company, through its steady commitment to quality, has ensured the highest standards of production, with focus on sales, marketing and distribution across the globe.
The evening commenced with a vertical wine tasting session where 3 different vintages of Grover Zampa La Rèserve were served. Ms Karishma Grover, Winemaker, Grover Zampa enlightened the wine connoisseurs about the evolution of each vintage. It was followed by a food & wine pairing session for the wine enthusiasts where scrumptious pan-Indian delights from Diya restaurant were paired with 5 award-winning wines from the range. Karishma Grover took the guests through the making of these iconic brands. The soirée then turned into a grand celebration with all the crème de la crème of the city in attendance and the jazz band Syncopation setting the mood for the evening at Diya restaurant in The Leela Ambience Gurugram.
Key milestones that have made the brand as magnificent as it stands today include the launch of India’s first reserve wine Grover Zampa La Réserve in 1998, working with noted Bordeaux-based oenologist Michel Rolland from 1995, launch of Chêne, India’s first Tempranillo blend in 2013, the introduction of the Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection in 2014 in partnership with the legend himself and the recent launch of Insignia, one of India’s most premium wines sold only by invitation through the cellar door and single vineyards.
Speaking about the 25 year celebration of the brand, Mr Kapil Grover, Chairman, Grover Zampa Vineyards proudly states, “For most, journey is about traveling from one place to another. For us, it is about reaching a higher ground as we grow. It has been 25 years since we produced our first wine in 1992, a dream envisioned by my father. Today, we boast the most impressive pedigree in the Indian wine industry. However, this is just the beginning for we will continue to raise the quality of our wines, the level of consumer experience through innovation, the bar for Indian wines across the world along with the awareness of wine among Indian consumers though continuous education.”
Mr Sumedh Singh Mandla, CEO, Grover Zampa Vineyards explains, “In an era of wine enthusiasts wanting a value choice of wines of different styles and origins, Grover Zampa Vineyards has developed a global portfolio that would suit a diverse palate. Also, with the growth of global wine enterprises presenting an interesting and contemporary dimension, we represent an important connection between producers and consumers. In the last 25 years, we have raised the bar steadily for quality wines, consumer experience, international distribution and wine education thereby contributing immensely to the globalization of the Indian wine industry.”
From humble beginnings, Grover Zampa Vineyards now stands for heritage, rich culture and exceptional craftsmanship as well as wines that have been created with great passion and reverence for tradition.
