Sula Vineyards

Cabernet Shiraz

8.121 ratings
8.32 pro ratings
Nashik, India
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz
Top Notes For
Eric Hwang

Had the 2014, so I figured the 2015 couldn't be too bad. What a difference a year makes. This was much too young with cherry and plum flavor, but a bit too hot to get any aromas other than hot alcohol. The temperature also made for a bit of a harsh hot finish. After it actually cooled to room temp, it softened a bit. I guess proper cellaring helps, but it's just too young.

Had the 2014, so I figured the 2015 couldn't be too bad. What a difference a year makes. This was much too young with cherry and plum flavor, but a bit too hot to get any aromas other than hot alcohol. The temperature also made for a bit of a harsh hot finish. After it actually cooled to room temp, it softened a bit. I guess proper cellaring helps, but it's just too young.

May 13th, 2016
Eric Hwang

No expectations, but wow, what a pleasant surprise. Smokey cedar aromas with red and black fruits playing second fiddle. Nicely orchestrated black cherry, black olive, and anise flavors with firm tannins and long finish. Too bad this is the export wine since we'll be in India soon for the next 3 weeks.

No expectations, but wow, what a pleasant surprise. Smokey cedar aromas with red and black fruits playing second fiddle. Nicely orchestrated black cherry, black olive, and anise flavors with firm tannins and long finish. Too bad this is the export wine since we'll be in India soon for the next 3 weeks.

May 3rd, 2016
Ally Reeves

Surprising smokey + plum flavor. I've not always had much to say about Sula: it's a bit of a house wine in India, but this one makes for a pleasant stand alone glass. Best I've had from Sula.

Surprising smokey + plum flavor. I've not always had much to say about Sula: it's a bit of a house wine in India, but this one makes for a pleasant stand alone glass. Best I've had from Sula.

Feb 23rd, 2017
Nev
9.0

Smoke + dark fruit

Smoke + dark fruit

Jul 31st, 2016
Nats So

インドワイン☆飲みやす~い。

インドワイン☆飲みやす~い。

Jan 11th, 2014
Eric Merrill

Opened up a bit after a while and was much better the second night I thought. Not sure of its availability though.

Opened up a bit after a while and was much better the second night I thought. Not sure of its availability though.

Feb 3rd, 2013
Ben Singer

Ben had this a year ago

Ben had this a year ago

Feb 11th, 2023
Ash Raghavan

Ash had this 2 years ago

Ash had this 2 years ago

Nov 24th, 2021
Amritha Surath

Amritha had this 4 years ago

Amritha had this 4 years ago

Jan 31st, 2020
Thomas Leys

Thomas had this 4 years ago

Thomas had this 4 years ago

Jan 31st, 2020