Merlot
Red Wine
Multiple Award Winner
Big banyan
A quintessential red wine, the Big Banyan Merlot is divinely smooth. The ripe berries used for this wine, love the warmer climes of India, and it is evident in the plummy finish. Open a bottle, and go with the flow. Serving temperature: 16 - 18° C Available in States : Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, Pondicherry, Maharashtra
Color
A vivacious red with intense violet specks.
Aroma
The warmth of dark cherries, plums and blackberries, laced with hints of cocoa, black pepper and notes of minerals.
Palate
A dry, medium bodied wine with soft, velvety tannins
Cheese Pairings
Cheddar, Red Leicester
Color
A vivacious red with intense violet specks.
Aroma
The warmth of dark cherries, plums and blackberries, laced with hints of cocoa, black pepper and notes of minerals.
Palate
A dry, medium bodied wine with soft, velvety tannins
Cheese Pairings
Cheddar, Red Leicester
Color
A vivacious red with intense violet specks.
Palate
A dry, medium bodied wine with soft, velvety tannins
Aroma
The warmth of dark cherries, plums and blackberries, laced with hints of cocoa, black pepper and notes of minerals.
Cheese Pairings
Cheddar, Red Leicester
Perfect Pairings
Chicken Tikka Masala
Caramelised Onion Tartlets
Pan Fried Steak
Chicken Tikka Masala
Caramelised Onion Tartlets
Pan Fried Steak
Caramelised Onion Tartlets
Chicken Tikka Masala
The Winemaker Notes
Varietal Details
Merlot grapes in India are primarily grown in the Nashik, Pune and Sangli regions of Maharashtra. High-altitude vineyards in the Sahyadri range near Pune and areas in Sangli produce high-quality Merlot grapes
Fermentation Control
The Big Banyan Merlot is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 - 12 months at a temperature of <18° C.
Oak Integration
Virgin oak chips introduced into the tank for the final stage of fermentation.
Varietal Details
Merlot grapes in India are primarily grown in the Nashik, Pune and Sangli regions of Maharashtra. High-altitude vineyards in the Sahyadri range near Pune and areas in Sangli produce high-quality Merlot grapes
Fermentation Control
The Big Banyan Merlot is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 - 12 months at a temperature of <18° C.
Oak Integration
Virgin oak chips introduced into the tank for the final stage of fermentation.
Varietal Details
Merlot grapes in India are primarily grown in the Nashik, Pune and Sangli regions of Maharashtra. High-altitude vineyards in the Sahyadri range near Pune and areas in Sangli produce high-quality Merlot grapes
Oak Integration
Virgin oak chips introduced into the tank for the final stage of fermentation.
Fermentation Control
The Big Banyan Merlot is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 10 - 12 months at a temperature of <18° C.