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India’s First Aromatic Low-Alcohol Still White Wine

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Sula Vineyards recently announced the launch of Sula Muscat Blanc a vibrant, aromatic, and fruity new addition to the Sula Vineyards range. Marking a significant milestone, it is India’s first still Muscat and the lowest-alcohol wine in the portfolio, with just 7.5% ABV. Crafted to offer a refreshingly light and modern take on white wine, Sula Muscat Blanc reflects the rising global popularity of Muscat, which has been the world’s fastest-growing white wine in the past decade.

Crafted from 100% Muscat grapes, Sula Muscat Blanc is a light-bodied, elegantly aromatic wine that captivates the senses with bright notes of citrus, lychee, and rose petals.

Sula Muscat Blanc is the go-to wine for every occasion from casual brunches and sunny afternoons to festive dinners and special moments. A great gifting choice too, it’s crafted through eco-friendly viticulture and mindful winemaking, staying true to Sula’s sustainable philosophy while blending tradition with a fresh, modern approach.

Gorakh Gaikwad, COO and Chief Winemaker at Sula Vineyards, said, “Our Sula Muscat Blanc is the epitome of freshness, finesse, and approachability. We set out to craft a low alcohol, gently sweet, and refreshingly light wine that’s not only delightful on the palate, but also accessible and affordable. With its vibrant floral and fruity notes and a crisp, clean finish, it’s a joyful expression made for today’s evolving wine lovers.”

Sula Muscat Blanc, priced at ₹875 for a 750ml bottle and ₹490 for a 375ml. Sula Muscat Blanc is now available in wine shops across Maharashtra, with Karnataka to follow soon.

MPs Representing Agriculture and Wine Producers meet Amit Shah and Piyush Goyal

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A delegation of Members of Parliament representing farmers and wine producers, led by MP, Supriya Sule met Union Minister of Home and Cooperation, Amit Shah and also Union Minister of Commerce and Industries, Piyush Goyal to discuss issues related to the farming community and wine growers.

The delegation led by MP Supriya Sule comprised Members of Parliament, Dharyasheel Mohite, Bajrang Sonawane, Nitin Patil, Bhaskar Bhagare, Balyamama Mhatre, and Hemant Sawara; the Vice President of Sula Vineyards, Sanjeev Paithankar, and the President of the- All India Wine Producers Association (AIWPA), Jagdish Holkar.

The meetings in Parliament House on August 19 brought to the notice of Amit Shah the issue of agriculture finance and how farmers were impacted by CIBIL ratings due to delayed loan repayments. Lending institutions, they pointed out, were not considerate to the farmers who due to vagaries of nature have not been able to repay interest or loans on time.

In the meeting with the Commerce Minister, the delegation discussed the tariff on wine under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) wherein the tariff has been reduced from 150% to 75% on wines (more than US$15 per bottle CIF), to come down to 25% after 10 years. For wines above US$5 and less than US$15, the rates are 100% and after 10 years 50%.