Wine is one of the most popular drinks all over the world. Even people who don't drink as a custom, may down a glass or two of wine. It has a delicate balance of flavours and scents, and a tour of the wine making process will definitely arouse your interest.
Nasik, known for Sula and Fratelli Vineyards, is perhaps the most famous wine tourism spot in the country. However, Bangalore and its nearby areas hold a treasure trove of vineyards, and a day trip to one of these can be a wonderful and offbeat experience for a day out of your usual monotony. So here are 7 vineyards near Bangalore which are perfect for a day trip:
1. Big Banyan Vineyard
Located just 5 km from Bangalore's Big Banyan Tree, this homegrown wine brand has opened its own vineyard which is open to public. They offer a guided vineyard tour, a curated introduction to winemaking at the winery and a personalized wine tasting where an expert team takes you through the essential steps of wine tasting. The tour ends with a wine paired multi course lunch or dinner, each course paired with a select wine from the repertoire. They also have a cafe and accommodation at The Ranch, if you decide to stay over. A range of outdoor activities like canoeing, farming and outdoor games await you here!
Address: Winery Division – 2, Survey No. 8/1, Chunchunkuppe Village, Tavarekere Hobli, Bengaluru South Taluk, Bengaluru Urban – 562130.
Price: Entry: Rs. 118 /person; Basic: Rs. 354 /person; Wine Tasting: Rs. 1150 /person
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2. Grover Zampa Vineyards
Grover Zampa vineyards are spread over 410 acres and nestled on the foothills of the Nandi Hills at 920 meters above the sea level. They offer a tour of the vineyards with an introduction to the wine making process, wine tasting of their 6 varieties(if opted) and a set lunch. They can also organize a grape stomping session for a large group of people(at least 10). This combination of fine wine, beautiful views and tasty food is surely hard to miss.
Address: 63, Raghunathapura, Devanahalli Road, Doddaballapur, Bengaluru,
Price: Starts from Rs. 350/person without tasting and Rs. 650 per person with tasting
You can find the details here and book through call/email
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3. Sula Vineyards(Domaine Sula)
Sula is one of the most famous brands of Indian wine, and their vineyard near Bangalore is perfect for a picnic cum wine tasting session. They offer wine tasting sessions, winery tours, gourmet dining options, and lots of delicious wines.
Address: 115/86, Gangedoddi Village, Chekkere Post, Bangalore - Malur Road, Malur, Karnataka 562160, India
Book your tour through their website
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4. Nandi Valley 'Kinvah' Vineyards
With Vineyards spread across 250 acres in Yelahanka Hobli, Nandi Valley Winery is known for its Kinvah range of wines. Booking a tour with them will entitle you to winery visit, lunch, wine tasting, vineyard visit and grape stomping sessions. The entire tour lasts around 180 minutes. Batches start at 10.30 AM and 1.30 PM. The complete process of grape cultivation and processing to make the wines is explained in detail.
Address: Survey No - 55/56 Nagadasanahalli Village, Yelahanka,Karnataka 560064
Price: Rs. 1325 /adult without food, and Rs. 1725 /adult with food. Children below 6 year: free.
5. SDU Winery
SDU Winery is the first winery to be run by a woman entrepreneur. Their focus is on producing easy drinking wines. The boutique winery owns 2 plots of vineyards in the Chikkaballapur district – one at ID Halli and the other at TG Halli - totaling 50-acres. The winery produces a range of easy-drinking varietal, reserve and blended wines, which are marketed under the brand names Deva, Reserva and Trilogy respectively. You can enjoy the stunning views of the surrounding Makali Hills as you savor some of their fine wines on a classic wine tour to this vineyard.
However, they offer only custom tours at the moment so you'll have to contact them directly for organizing a tour for your group.
Address: 644/645/646, Alkapura Village, Thondebhavi Hobli, Gowribidanur Taluk, Chikkaballapur District, Karnataka 561213
Price: On request as they organize custom tours
6. Soma Vineyards
Located in Sonnenahalli, around 60 km from Bangalore is this 120-acre vineyard. It is unique with rolling slopes dotted with several fruit trees including coconut, palm, custard apple, and neem. It is one of the most scenic wineyards around Bangalore, with Makali Hills on one side, Gundamagere lake on the other, a natural freshwater pond and a sunset deck within the estate. You can spend hours gazing at the view, sipping their limited edition wines and taking in a mesmerizing sunset. However, the winery does not accept walk ins, so please book in advance.
Address: Raju Estate, Gundamgere Village, Sonnenahalli, Karnataka 561 204
Contact: somavineyards@yahoo.com, +91 9448496172, +91 80-23515055
7. Alpine Vineyards, Mysore
This one is a bit farther from Bnaglore, and located in Mysore. A unique feature of the company’s vineyard is that it is spread across an area of about 100 hectares at a stretch out of a total of 500 hectares. It is an enchanting place, with the river Cauvery flowing close by and a beautiful landscape of hills as the backdrop. The winery has a restaurant, shop sommelier school and other facilities for wine tourists. A stay at the vineyard is a memorable experience.
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Address: Alpine Wineries Pvt. Ltd, Survey No. 698 & 699, Holesalu Village, Kaveripura Post, Talakadu Hobli, T. Narasipura Taluk, Mysore District – 571124
Contact: Phone: +91 802 2270 897, Email: info@alpinewineries.com
So, set off on a unique wine tour near Bangalore, and have an unforgettable experience. If you've visited any of these vineyards, or have some more recommendations, write about your experiences on Tripoto.
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