Wine Anyone?

puchoo · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:12

You cant compare it to beer anyway... a better comparison would be whisky , rum , vodka etc...

I agree that they are expensive , but still not that much , even in the Indian context. when we were in the UK recently , everyone around us was drinking wine and the average bottle appeared to be in the region of 7-8 pounds , local stuff which comes out to be about 550-600 INR.

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Originally Posted by kristinm

Just in general... way more than we would have paid..especially compared to beer.. there may have been cheaper wine had we looked, but it was the impression we got from looking at bottles in wine shops, or the wine list at restaurants.

At one place in Mumbai, there was quite an average bottle of Australian red carefully locked away in a case - I think the price worked out to about $50...

Gametotravel · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:21

Where is 50$ for a bottle of wine and where is Rs 300/-. One should be ready to make an effort when wanting something and not just expect the genie to bring the wine bottle each time.

Maybe we can get some constructive criticism from people who have actually swivelled Indian produce. Peace.

puchoo · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:24

International wines in India cost a bomb..they always have... some of the wines from New Zealand are in the region of 3000 INR.

Gametotravel · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:44

@Puchoo:- How much does a bottle of Marquis De Pompadour cost in Delhi stores currently?

skk · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:49

Please do continue this discussion. I'm quite ignorant about wine in India. I'm following the discussion with great interest.

-skk

Gametotravel · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:57

And "Your's Truly" is located in Chennai a place in the dumps as far as wine is concerned and one who is a self professed beer drinker!

puchoo · Aug 26th, 2008, 14:58

This is 2nd hand information but according to the site mentioned below its 600 INR.

http://www.outlookmoney.com/olmnew/a...t icleid=3663

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Originally Posted by Gametotravel

@Puchoo:- How much does a bottle of Marquis De Pompadour cost in Delhi stores currently?

roopesh_kohad · Aug 26th, 2008, 15:02

Being in Gujarat, one can travel upto Nasik in Maharashtra via Saputara, the only hill station in Gurajat and taste wine. Nasik is the largest wine producing area in India with many popular brands like Sula etc. based out of here.

Infact, there are liquour shops at Maharashtrian side of border where people come and drink. The prohibition is only to not allow drinks but nothing such for drunkards. So, people come and flock this place as I have been told.

Gametotravel · Aug 26th, 2008, 15:04

I guess the price is a bit old but the Champagne definitely cost less than Rs 1000/- per 1 litre bottle. But if the price is correct then maybe the Taxes have been reduced or the process of reduction has started.

But I must get back at least 2-3 bottles next time I go to Delhi or if someone drops in from Delhi.Rs 600/- is really encouraging.

puchoo · Aug 26th, 2008, 15:07

Yes its a 2002 article..... so prices should have gone up a bit since then....

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Originally Posted by Gametotravel

I guess the price is a bit old but the Champagne definitely cost less than Rs 1000/- per 1 litre bottle. But if the price is correct then maybe the Taxes have been reduced or the process of reduction has started.

But I must get back at least 2-3 bottles next time I go to Delhi or if someone drops in from Delhi.Rs 600/- is really encouraging.

snonymous · Aug 26th, 2008, 17:33

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Originally Posted by roopesh_kohad

Being in Gujarat, one can travel upto Nasik in Maharashtra via Saputara, .........

Infact, there are liquour shops at Maharashtrian side of border where people come and drink. The prohibition is only to not allow drinks but nothing such for drunkards. So, people come and flock this place as I have been told.

You are absolutely right. I remember when we drove from Nashik to Saputara in 2004, there must have been about 50 'wine' shops lining the main street of the little village on the Maharashtra side of the border just before entering Saputara !

Cheap Indian Wine:

Vino brand red, white and rose wine from Chateau Indage, is available in Mumbai for around Rs 125 a 750ml bottle. It is not bad, when well chilled. Available at the wholesale liquor shops such as at Sukhsagar near Opera House for about 110 a bottle.

haydn · Sep 16th, 2008, 16:53

Hey Anastasia, don't believe those who dis Indian wine! My partner and i have had some quite drinkable (drunkable?) reds. but then again we do make our own wine at home here in Australia so our standards might be quite low. can't remember the names but they were from Maharashtra. we bought them in Rajasthan and Diu, on either side of 'dry' Gujurat, though. i haven't tried to buy wine in Ahmedabad, but there must be ways... there MUST be ways. just watch out for Modi and his Hindu extremists.
Also, btw, don't miss the calico museum of textiles. it's amazing!
shantih

Our Dream · Sep 16th, 2008, 19:53

I found the wines that were available in 2004 were quite rough, although we found a sparkling in Jodhpur that we carried with us for New Years Eve we had in McLeod.
In 2006 they had improved,(tried a few at Darjeeling once again for New Years), however I think it is what you are used too, as we are quite spoilt in Australia for choise and variety. Yes, I agree the cost is prohibitive in itself when the costs of beer and spirits are so reasonable.
This trip we will arrive in India in Ahmedabad. Can anyone tell me if Customs will in fact allow you to carry in the duty free allowance?

Happy Travels

Anastasia · Sep 16th, 2008, 21:09

Thank you for keeping this going! I have been told that you are allowed 2 bottles in your suitcase (obviously, not carry-on) each person. So invite a lot of guests!
I did not think it would be so difficult to get wine in India. This past May, I spent a month trekking in Nepal and we found Spanish and French wines in tiny villages along the trail! Yak cheese and red wine with the local fruit became a treat like no other after many hours of hiking! And the prices were about $10-$12 US a bottle. Why is foreign wine so hard to get ? , or so expensive? Or is this just around this dry state.....

haydn · Sep 17th, 2008, 18:23

try the Cardomom and Rose lassi at M.G.House and you may not need wine!
bom shanka!

Aug 26th, 2008, 15:02	#38
roopesh_kohad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 164	Nasik Being in Gujarat, one can travel upto Nasik in Maharashtra via Saputara, the only hill station in Gurajat and taste wine. Nasik is the largest wine producing area in India with many popular brands like Sula etc. based out of here. Infact, there are liquour shops at Maharashtrian side of border where people come and drink. The prohibition is only to not allow drinks but nothing such for drunkards. So, people come and flock this place as I have been told.

Sep 16th, 2008, 16:53	#42
haydn yumm! Join Date: May 2007 Location: blue mountains Posts: 55	squeezing the goatskin Hey Anastasia, don't believe those who dis Indian wine! My partner and i have had some quite drinkable (drunkable?) reds. but then again we do make our own wine at home here in Australia so our standards might be quite low. can't remember the names but they were from Maharashtra. we bought them in Rajasthan and Diu, on either side of 'dry' Gujurat, though. i haven't tried to buy wine in Ahmedabad, but there must be ways... there MUST be ways. just watch out for Modi and his Hindu extremists. Also, btw, don't miss the calico museum of textiles. it's amazing! shantih

Sep 17th, 2008, 18:23	#45
haydn yumm! Join Date: May 2007 Location: blue mountains Posts: 55	tee hee totaller try the Cardomom and Rose lassi at M.G.House and you may not need wine! bom shanka!

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Aug 26th, 2008, 14:21	#32
Gametotravel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 531	Where is 50$ for a bottle of wine and where is Rs 300/-. One should be ready to make an effort when wanting something and not just expect the genie to bring the wine bottle each time. Maybe we can get some constructive criticism from people who have actually swivelled Indian produce. Peace.

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puchoo Forum Leader Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New Delhi & Himachal Pradesh (Shimla) Posts: 4,082	International wines in India cost a bomb..they always have... some of the wines from New Zealand are in the region of 3000 INR.

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Gametotravel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 531	@Puchoo:- How much does a bottle of Marquis De Pompadour cost in Delhi stores currently?

Aug 26th, 2008, 14:49	#35
skk Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boulder CO, USA Posts: 527	Please do continue this discussion. I'm quite ignorant about wine in India. I'm following the discussion with great interest. -skk

Aug 26th, 2008, 14:57	#36
Gametotravel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 531	And "Your's Truly" is located in Chennai a place in the dumps as far as wine is concerned and one who is a self professed beer drinker!

Aug 26th, 2008, 15:04	#39
Gametotravel Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 531	I guess the price is a bit old but the Champagne definitely cost less than Rs 1000/- per 1 litre bottle. But if the price is correct then maybe the Taxes have been reduced or the process of reduction has started. But I must get back at least 2-3 bottles next time I go to Delhi or if someone drops in from Delhi.Rs 600/- is really encouraging.

Sep 16th, 2008, 19:53	#43
Our Dream Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newcastle Australia Posts: 6	I found the wines that were available in 2004 were quite rough, although we found a sparkling in Jodhpur that we carried with us for New Years Eve we had in McLeod. In 2006 they had improved,(tried a few at Darjeeling once again for New Years), however I think it is what you are used too, as we are quite spoilt in Australia for choise and variety. Yes, I agree the cost is prohibitive in itself when the costs of beer and spirits are so reasonable. This trip we will arrive in India in Ahmedabad. Can anyone tell me if Customs will in fact allow you to carry in the duty free allowance? Happy Travels

Sep 16th, 2008, 21:09	#44
Anastasia Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: connecticut, usa Posts: 18	Thank you for keeping this going! I have been told that you are allowed 2 bottles in your suitcase (obviously, not carry-on) each person. So invite a lot of guests! I did not think it would be so difficult to get wine in India. This past May, I spent a month trekking in Nepal and we found Spanish and French wines in tiny villages along the trail! Yak cheese and red wine with the local fruit became a treat like no other after many hours of hiking! And the prices were about $10-$12 US a bottle. Why is foreign wine so hard to get ? , or so expensive? Or is this just around this dry state.....

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