Grover Zampa Vineyards unveils the new look of its signature brand La Réserve

Mr.Sumedh Singh Mandla, Ceo, Grover Zampa Vineyards, Karishma Grover, Kapil Grover

The wine maker hosted a perfect evening for its patrons with a unique concept of La Réserve Barbeques at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Mumbai, 12 April 2016: India’s premium wine maker Grover Zampa Vineyards today unveiled the new look of its signature wine La Réserve at an event held at JW Café. The evening offered the attendees a unique pairing of award winning wine ‘La Reserve’ and delectable barbequed delicacies.

The first vintage of La Réserve released in 1998, was a brainchild of Grover Zampa Vineyards and world’s finest œnologue, Michel Rolland. The new look of the brand represents the age old tradition and reverence, international standards of quality, finesse, sophistication, elegance and maturity.

The majestic Indian wine La Réserve is widely regarded as the best Réserve in India is greatly enjoyed by epicureans in the most exclusive and prestigious restaurants in over 20 countries. La Réserve has not only won the hearts of patrons across but received many honors across platforms including Bronze & Silver medals at Decanter awards, Bronze medal at New York World Wine & Spirits competition etc. La Réserve was also the first India Wine to have made to it to the table of a 3 Michelin-star restaurant, the wine was selected in the menu by L’Arpège in Paris, one of the most esteemed restaurants in the world.

Speaking about the launch of this unique experience Mr. Sumedh Mandla, CEO, Grover Zampa Vineyards said, “Over the last 18 years La Reserve has charmed the world with its class and elegance. The change comes as a part of our strategy to stay relevant to the changing times and evolving consumer behavior. We also introduced a unique concept – La Réserve Barbeques today, to provide an experience to wine connoisseurs and enthusiasts while making them discover the pleasure of pairing the La Réserve range with barbeque delicacies.”

He further added “A good paring is one where there is a perfect match and balance between the components and structure of wine and that of food it is paired with.”

Also commenting on the launch and association, Mr. Saeid Heidari, General Manager, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar said,“We at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar are very delighted to play host to this significant event. The wines from La Réserve are the best India has to offer which complement the quality of product that we provide our guests.  Our team of chefs have carefully studied every detail of the wines and carved out gorgeous barbecue delicacies to compliment the same.”

About La Réserve

La Réserve has been created with passion and reverence for tradition, from hand-picked selection of some of Grover Zampa’s oldest Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz vines. Matured in new French oak barrels, the wine gains intense structure and complexity and the finish is exquisite: long and almost magical. La Réserve Blanc is elaborated vintage after vintage with the same zeal, uncompromised quality and respect for traditions. Hand – picked and bunch pressed selection of Viognier grapes from Grover Zampa’s best parcels at the vineyards are used to make this wine. It is fermented in barrels and then aged on lees in the barrel, gaining complexity, richness and a perfect balance.

About Grover Zampa Vineyards:

Grover Zampa Vineyards (GZV) are the pioneers and most prestigious wine producers for India. The company owns wineries and vineyards in both the Nandi Hills in Karnataka and in the Nashik Valley in Maharashtra.  Working with limited yields, sustainable viticulture practices and selective hand harvesting, the winemaking is carried out by a team of local oenologists under the direction of international French wine consultant Michel Rolland and French winemaker Mathias Pellisard. A remarkable combination formed as a result of a merger between Grover Vineyards Ltd (GVL) and Vallee De Vin Pvt Ltd (VDV). GZV boasts the most impressive pedigree in the Indian wine industry today and is also largest exporter of wines from India to over 20 countries. The winemaker created history by winning an international trophy for Art Collection Sauvignon Blanc in 2014. They have won as many as 57 international awards in the last 3 years, 25 of which they won last year itself including prestigious wins at Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits competition, New York World Wine and Spirits competition, Decanter World Wine and the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015 respectively.  For more information visit- www.groverzampa.in