These Are The Wines We Should Be Having In Our Glasses, Says MW Sonal Holland

Sonal Holland is India's first Master of Wine.

Saturday evening wasn't an ordinary one for wine connoisseurs in Mumbai. For they got to swirl, smell and sip on 100 of the best wines from India and abroad.

Master of Wine (MW) Sonal Holland, who along with industry experts, hosted a fabulous evening that awarded as many as 154 medals of gold, silver and diamond. The best wine and food pairings were also awarded as part of the glittering celebrations of India Wine Awards 2017.

Helmed by Sonal Holland, Founder-Director of SoHo Wine Club, and Subhash Arora, President, Indian Wine Academy and Founder-Editor of delWine, and Sourish Bhattacharyya, noted food writer and blogger, the awards saw 301 wines competing for the best.

The complete list of trophy wines and categories of India Wine Awards 2017 is below.

Best Indian Budget Wine

Sidus Premium White 2016 (Fratelli Vineyards)

Best Indian Superior Wine

Nine Hills Chenin Blanc 2016 (Pernod Ricard India)

Best Indian Premium Wine

SDU Reserva Syrah 2013 (SDU Winery)

Best Indian Super Premium Wine

Chene 2014 (Grover Zampa Vineyards)

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Best International Budget Wine

Sensi Collezione Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2015 (Gusto Imports)

Best International Superior Wine

Torres Gran Coronas 2012 (Prestige Wines & Spirits)

Best International Premium Wine

Robert Mondavi Private Collection Cabernet Sauvignon (Berkmann Cellars)

Best International Super Premium Wine

Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 (Hema Connoisseur Collections)

Best International Super Premium Wine

Renieri Brunello Di Montalcino 2011 (Aspri Spirits)

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Best Indian Red

Krsma Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best Indian Sparkling

Brut Tropicale NV (Sula Vineyards)

Best Indian White

Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection 2015 (Grover Zampa Vineyards)

Best Indian Rose

Rose Dessert Zinfandel 2016 (Soma Wines)

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Best International Red

Sileni Pinot Noir 2015 (Prestige Wines & Spirits)

Best International White

Maison Albert Bichot, Chablis Blanc, Domaine Long-Depaquit 2015 (Aspri Spirits)

Best International Rose

Woodbridge White Zinfandel (Berkmann Cellars)

Best International Sparkling

Drappier Carte D’or Brut Champagne (Ace Beveragez)