Sula Vineyards

Sula Vineyards (or "Sula") is a winery and vineyard located in

the Nashik region of western India,180 km northeast
of Mumbai. It was founded by Rajeev Samant in 1998.[citation
needed]
 After the launch of its first wines in 2000, Sula expanded
from its original 30 acre family estate in Nashik to
approximately 1800 acres across Nashik and the state
of Maharashtra. Sula introduced grape varietals such
as Chenin blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Riesling and Zinfandel to
India and as of 2013, they held a market share of almost 70%
in the Indian wine Industry.[1

Tours and tastings are conducted seven days a week

throughout the year.
Grape stomping: The harvest and crush season runs from
January to March and The Grape Stomping activity is
conducted in this period.
The restaurants: Little Italy and Soma are the two restaurants
here. The Gift Shop, The Bottle Shop which stocks exclusive
brands which can be bought only at the winery, The Tasting
Room facing the vineyards and backwaters of the Gangapur
Dam.
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Key Rajeev Samant (CEO &

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Kerry Damskey (Master
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Ajoy Shaw (Chief
Winemaker)
Chaitanya Rathi (Chief
Operating Officer)
Cecilia Oldne (VP
International Business)

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Sula Vineyards was founded by Mr. Rajeev Samant in the late

1990s. Samant studied at Stanford University and worked
at Oracle in California thereafter. After quitting his corporate
job, Samant established Sula upon his return to India.[2]
Sula was named after Samant's mother – 'Sulabha'. Samant
steadily grew the company over the next few years by
introducing newer grape varieties and expanding the
company's offerings.[2] The Nashik region has been called
"India’s Napa Valley."[3]

View of Sula Vineyards, Nashik

Currently,[when?] Sula operates two wineries
at Nashik and Dindori in Maharashtra, and has taken over three
custom crush facilities in Nashik and Karnataka.[4]
Sula's grapes come from their vineyards as well as from
contract farmers across the region. The company's viticulture
team trains and educates these farmers on best practices. In
2015, Sula announced a price increase of 10% for its contract
farmers in order to support the farmers through unpredictable
changes in weather as well as to meet the increasing demand
for wine in India.[4][5]
 Products[edit]

Sula's Tasting Cellar at Nashik

Sula's tasting cellar and bottle display at Nashik

Wines[edit]
Sula's domestic products includes the following wines:
Red wine [6]

 Rasa Shiraz
 Rasa Cabernet Sauvignon
 Dindori Reserve Shiraz
 Sula Cabernet Shiraz
 Sula Zinfandel
 Satori Merlot Malbec
 Mosaic Grenache Syrah
 Dia Red
White wine [7]

 Dindori Reserve Viognier
 Sula Sauvignon blanc
 Sula Chenin blanc
 Sula Riesling
 Sula Chenin blanc Reserve
 Mosaic Chenin Sauvignon
 Dia White
Rosé Wine [8]

 Sula Zinfandel Rosé
 Mosaic Grenache Syrah Rosé
Sparkling Wine [9][10]

 Sula Brut
 Sula Brut Rosé
 Sula Seco
 Sula Seco Rosé
 Brut Tropicale: To commemorate their 15th anniversary,
Sula launched this limited edition, festive season bottle. Brut
Tropicale is a 'Blanc de noir' sparkling wine produced from
premium black grapes including the Pinot noir.[11][12]
Dessert wine [13]

 Late harvest Chenin blanc

Spirits[edit]
As of July 2015, Sula ventured into the production of spirits and
launched India's first 100% grape brandy, 'Janus'.[14]
Import and export[edit]
Sula's import arm, 'Sula Selections', partners with leading
global wine and spirit brands and distributes them to the Indian
market. Some of the import selections are Glenfiddich, Remy
Martin, Asahi, and Hardy's.[14]
Sula exports to 26 countries and is listed with Marks &
Spencers, an international UK-based retail brand.[15]
Business decisions[edit]
During the recession in India between 2008-2009, the Indian
wine industry was heavily impacted because of large quantities
of unsold wines and delayed payments.[4] This affected not only
the wine companies but also the Indian farmers. Samant
decided to reduce next year's grape crushing targets and to
introduce a line of affordable wines at a lower price range in
order to weather these losses. These decisions eventually
helped the company to evolve their business model and to
reach larger market segments.[4]
Sustainability[edit]
As per their "grow good wine with minimal environmental
impact,"[16] Sula has undertaken the following environmental
sustainable practices at their Nashik winery:

 Drip irrigation (60% of winery's annual water

requirement)n
 Rainwater Harvesting[17]
 Vermicomposting (Accounts for nearly 40% of their
fertilisers) [17][18]
 Solar energy and skylights [17]
 They make seed oil from grape seed and even they use
the pulp of grape for making cookies. (By Aman Sao Jan-
2020)India
SulaFest[edit]

The annual music festival, SulaFest, takes place at this Greek-

style amphitheater at Sula Vineyards
The annual live music festival ‘SulaFest’ takes place at
their Nashik winery.[19]
SulaFest is an annual two-day 'gourmet world music festival'
held at Sula Vineyards in Nashik. With an exception to the 10th
SulaFest which was a three-day festival. Started in 2008,[20] this
festival offers music, drinks, food, and fashion. Some of the
activities the festival-goers can engage in include grape
stomping, wine tasting, and camping.[21]
The Source at Sula[edit]
The Source at Sula is a new landmark in the heart of Sula
Vineyards offering travellers accommodation at the vineyards.
Accommodations range from a variety of options, including
‘treehouses’, rooms and suites.
The Source at Sula is India’s first heritage winery resort.
Awards and recognition[edit]

 Rasa Shiraz – Silver Medal, Syrah Du Monde (2010) [22]

 Dindori Reserve Shiraz – Ranked #25 on Wine Enthusiast
magazine's Top 100 Wines of the Year list (2011) [23]
 Sauvignon Blanc
 o Silver Medal, Decanter World Wine Awards (UK)
(2011) [24]
o Gold Medal, Indian Consumers Choice Award (2012)
(2013) [25]
 Zinfandel
o Bronze Medal, Decanter Wine Asia Awards (2012) [26]
o Silver Medal, Indian Consumers Choice Award
(2013) [27]
 Riesling – Gold Medal, Indian Consumers Choice Award
(2013) [27]
 Late Harvest Chenin Blanc – Gold Medal, Indian
Consumers Choice Award (2013) [27]
 Rasa Shiraz – Silver Medal, Syrah Du Monde (2014) [28]
[29]

THE SULA STORY

Although Rajeev Samant's introduction to wines took place

during his early years studying at Stanford University and
working at Oracle in California, neither grapes nor wine were at
the top of his mind when he returned to India in the early 90s. A
chance visit to his family's land in Nasik - a region well-known
for growing table grapes - in 1994 led to the seed of an idea,
and before he knew it, he began pursuing the idea of growing
wine grapes in in Nashik. His curiosity piqued, Samant spent
three months at a small winery in California that belonged to his
friend and mentor - and now Sula's Master Winemaker - Kerry
Damskey. Working on the frontlines of wine production gave
him an inside look into the world of wines and what it would
take to setup a successful business.
 
 
In 1999, Rajeev Samant established Sula Vineyards, Nashik's
first winery and paved the way for the emergence of India's
Wine Capital, with almost 35 other wineries following suit in the
region over the next decade. The name "Sula" came from his
mother's name - "Sulabha" - and symbolized the rich, Indian
heritage of his wines. This was a wine that took pride in being
Indian, being the first company in the country to use an Indian
logo. Today, Sula is India's leading wine company and is
leading the charge of Indian wine across the wine world.

Deeply influenced by his travels and his personal values,

Rajeev Samant firmly believes in being a steward of the land
and in sustainable business practices. Under his guidance,
Sula is one of the most eco-friendly companies in India, with a
significant amount of its resources committed to sustainable
winemaking practices and ensuring fair livelihoods for Sula's
community of farmers across Maharashtra and Karnataka. A
large number of Sula's workers come from disadvantaged
communities and have seen a significant change in their
standard of living through their employment with the company;
this has been nothing short of a revolution in the surrounding
villages.

Samant is also a leading advocate for India's wine industry and

is actively sought out to represent the interests of India's wine
producers and farmers to national and state Governments.
 
 SUSTAINABLE SULA

Solar Power
Nearly 50% of our energy requirement is supplied
through solar panels at our winery, including water
heating and water pumps resulting in tremendous
savings on diesel fuel.
Rainwater Harvesting
25% of our annual water requirement is met through
rainwater that is collected annually at four reservoirs
totalling almost 30 million litres!

Water Conservation and Recycling

All waste water generated in our winery and hospitality
operations is completely reused after being processed
in Effluent Treatment Plants, resulting in a 45%
reduction of water consumption.
Vermicomposting
40% of our fertilizer needs are met by our homemade
organic compost through vermiculture. Our ultimate
aim is to replace all traditional fertilizer requirements
with a mix of vermicompost and farmyard manure.
 Sustainable Vineyard Management
Reduction in chemical input, drip irrigation to reduce
water consumption by 40% in our vineyards, and
biological control of predators on the vines.
GHG
Approximately 50% of energy consumed at our
wineries is supplied via solar panels at our winery. This
helps us reduce thousands of tons of GHG emissions
every year.

WATER - OPERATIONS
We recycle and reuse 100% of the wastewater
generated in our wineries. Our inhouse Effluent
Treatment Plants make this possible. These treatment
plants enable us to reduce groundwater intake and
eliminate water pollution .
WATER - AGRO
Our efficient management of water resources at
vineyards is made possible by installation of drip
irrigation systems and careful monitoring of any
irrigation activities. This helps us optimize our water
consumption by as much as 50 %.

WASTE
We strive to recycle all our plastic waste and eliminate
any waste sent to landfill. We actively compost our wet
waste to maximize replacement of synthetic fertilizers.
 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Our company actively engages with local communities,
especially women and children, to have a positive
impact on the places where we operate.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT
We have made numerous efforts to provide our
employees with positive workplace which is conducive
for productivity through creation of recreation areas
and engagement activities at all our wineries
HUMAN RIGHTS
At Sula it is our utmost priority to ensure that each and
every employee enjoys Business and Human Rights as
defined by the UN.

As India's largest wine company and a leading job

creator in rural Maharashtra, we are committed to
investing in our people, our communities and the
environment in order to create new pathways to
opportunity and improve the lives and livelihoods of our
neighbours.

In 1996, Rajeev India's Samant planted the first wine

grapes in Nashik and today this region is not only
premier wine-growing region but also 80% of India's
wine is produced here. Spread over a total of over 3000
acres, Sula's owned and contracted vineyards are home
to some of India's finest grapes and the site of the
latest in viticulture innovation and technology. Our
farmers are partners in our journey to produce
excellent wines and we work hand-in-hand to secure
their supply, provide on-ground training and support,
and share the latest in sustainable winegrowing
practices.
 
Situated in the Western Ghats, at an altitude of 600
metres above sea level, Nashik's soil is of volcanic
origin, ranging from weathered basalt to red laterite to
heavy clay. The heavier soils are closer to the Godavari
river beds while the lighter crumbly weathered red soils
are closer to the northern hilly part of the region.
Vineyards in proximity to hills or rivers have markedly
different microclimates- the best example being
Dindori, which further reflect in the quality of the wine
produced here. The cool nights of Nashik ensure high
level of acid in the grapes, while warm days ensure
optimum ripeness of the grapes, resulting in perfect
growing conditions and terroirs for premium wine
grapes.

this picturesque sub-district of Nashik features gentle

hills of red laterite and basalt rock. Well-drained soils
on the slopes give way to heavier, clay soils on the
valley floors. Clean air, plenty of monsoon rain and a
cool climate all contribute to Dindori's suitability for
quality vineyards. Dindori is one of the best regions for
the cultivation of red wine grapes since they require
relatively lighter soils. This region is most known for
producing Sula's premium red grapes like the Cabernet
Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel, Malbec and Tempranillo.
Sula Selections is the import arm of Sula. We pride
ourselves in offering wines, spirits and beer bottled in
country of origin to preserve the integrity and
expression of terroir.
We represent global leaders like Hardys, Ruffino, Remy
Cointreau, Asahi- Japan’s No 1 beer. We bring you
wines from new and old world regions like Argentina,
Chile, Tuscany in Italy, Champagne in France and even
South Africa. Assured quality and great value in every
category is the Sula Selections guarantee!

Sula is an approved programme provider for WSET

courses. The Wine and Spirits Educational Trust (WSET)
is the world’s leading provider of wine education,
providing both introductory diploma-level courses as
well as more in-depth training on tasting theory as well
as wine and spirits knowledge. WSET course
qualifications are highly sought after by staff in the F&B
as well as hotel and hospitality industry, as well as an
increasing number of consumer enthusiasts looking to
enhance their wine knowledge.
Welcome to the heart of Sula, the very place our wines
begin their journey from grape to your glass. A visit to
our vineyards and winery in Nashik is an enjoyable
experience for people of all ages and carefully curated
to give you an inside peek into the winemaking process
while allowing you to make great memories along the
way.

TOURS & TASTINGS

Sign up at The store for an exclusive, all-access tour of

our winery with a knowledgeable guide who will take
you back to Sula’s early years as well as every step
along the way in the making of your favourite wines.
Tours take place every hour, and end with a
personalized wine tasting at The Tasting Cellar where
our team will take you through the five steps of tasting
wines. Tours and Tastings are conducted Every Day,
throughout the year. Except Dry Days. Tours & Tastings
are held every hour from 11:30am to 6:30pm of the
week.

 
 

Winery Tour

Call us for an exclusive tasting of 6 wines with Sula's

Winemakers

 
 Season’s Special

Celebrate this festive season by tasting our special

edition wines following a winery tour.

Best of Sula

Taste a selection of six of our flagship wines with our

certified wine experts. The most popular tasting
experience!

Personalised Tasting

 Customized premium tastings for small groups can be

organized as per request

Winery Tour
 Call us for an exclusive tasting of 6 wines with Sula's
Winemakers

Season’s Special

Celebrate this festive season by tasting our special

edition wines following a winery tour.

Best of Sula

Taste a selection of six of our flagship wines with our

certified wine experts. The most popular tasting
experience!

Personalised Tasting

 Customized premium tastings for small groups can be

organized as per request.
Gift & Bottle Shop

Once you’re ready to head home, don’t forget to pick

up your favourite wines from our Bottle Shop and a fun
souvenir as well as
all that you need to enjoy your wines from our
Merchandise Store.

 
    

Note:

With effect from July 6, 2018, all visitors to our

vineyards at Nashik will have to buy a redeemable
coupon at the entry gate. This amount can be
redeemed in any of our outlets in Sula Vineyards,
Nashik on the same day.
After your tour of the vineyards, unwind with a glass or
two at The Tasting Room overlooking our rolling
vineyards with panoramic views of the Gangapur lake
in the distance. With decor inspired by Californian
wineries, the Tasting Room is a great place to sample
all of our wines, as you take in the sunset relaxing on
our balcony.
Little Italy at Sula is a partnership of traditional
Italian food and your favourite wines, in a relaxed
setting at Sula's estate vineyards. This beautiful
ristorante has fresh organic ingredients from Sula's own
gardens, making it a true "farm to fork" experience.
The restaurant also has a wood - fired pizza oven for
that perfect texture to your pizzas. Celebrate with
family, friends and colleagues by organizing your next
event with us at Little Italy at Sula! 
 
Rasa celebrates the vibes and hues of India. Its
specially curated recipes are paired to perfection with
Sula's wines with each recommendation offering a taste
of the colourful spices, flavours and traditions of India.
The kitchen offers a coal roasted Indian clay oven
(tandoor), slow cooked Indian delights and also a
delectable Indian sweet selection. Rasa invites you to
join on a flavourful journey and celebrate India's rich
culinary heritage at the country's favourite vineyard.
 
All our restaurants are open seven days of the week,
for lunch and dinner.
Lunch hours: 12.30 to 3.30 pm
Dinner hours: 7.00 to 10.30 pm
For large group reservations and specially curated
menus to celebrate with your loved ones, please fill out
the form below.
 Note:
With effect from July 6, 2018, all visitors to our
vineyards at Nashik will have to pay a cover charge on
entry. The amount paid for this cover charge can be
redeemed against food and wine spends at our
restaurants and Tasting Room outlets.
 

Nashik is 180 km from Mumbai, reachable by car, bus

or train and 210 km from Pune, reachable by car or by
bus. 

Directions to Sula Vineyards from Mumbai

o Take Mumbai – Agra National Highway (NH3),

crossing Thane Toll Naka, Bhiwandi bypass and onto
the highway

o After crossing Nashik Octroi Naka, keep left and DO

NOT take the flyover

o Take first LEFT at Garware Junction

o Follow the road for 2.5 kms until Hindustan Hardy

Spicer Circle, keeping LEFT at the roundabout

o Follow the road for 2 kms until Papaya Nursery,

turn LEFT at the first roundabout

o Follow the Trimbak road for 0.3 km and turn RIGHT

after Hotel Gurukrupa
o Follow t he road for 3 kms until Shivaji Nagar.

o Turn LEFT at the end of the road at Shivaji Nagar

and after 25 m, turn RIGHT

o Follow the road for 2 kms (passing a pond) and

turning RIGHT at first junction to Gangapur-Savargaon
Road

o Turn LEFT at the first junction on Gangapur-

Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 kms

Directions to Sula Vineyards from Pune

o Take National Highway (NH50) from Pune to

Nashik, crossing Narayangaon, Sinnar and Nasik Road

o The highway will end at Dwarka Circle in Nashik

city.

o Take the second LEFT at Dwarka Circle and follow

it for about 3 kms to Mico Bosch Circle

o Take Trimbak Road till Papaya Nursery roundabout

and follow the straight road for a further 0.3 km

o Turn RIGHT after Hotel Gurukrupa

o Follow the road for 3 kms until Shivaji Nagar

o Turn LEFT at the end of the road at Shivaji Nagar

and after 25 m, turn RIGHT
o Follow the road for 2 kms (passing a pond) and
turning RIGHT at first junction to Gangapur-Savargaon
Road

o Turn LEFT at the first junction on Gangapur-

Savargaon Road and you will reach Sula in 1.5 kms.

Directions to Sula Vineyards from Nashik City

o Take Gangapur Road, crossing Bhonsala Military

School and Someshwar Temple, till Gangapur Village
Octroi Post

o Turn LEFT towards Savargaon Village on Gangapur

Savargaon road

o After about 2.5 kms, Turn RIGHT at the first

junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will
reach Sula in 1.5 km.

Directions to Sula Vineyards from Ozar Airport

and Nashik Road Railway Station

o Enter Nahsik city and drive towards Gangapur

Road

o Turn LEFT towards Savargaon Village on Gangapur

Savargaon road

o Take Gangapur Road, crossing Bhonsala Military

School and Someshwar Temple, till Gangapur Village
Octroi Post
o Turn LEFT towards Savargaon Village on Gangapur
Savargaon road

o After about 2.5 kms, Turn RIGHT at the first

junction on Gangapur-Savargaon Road and you will
reach Sula in 1.5 km.

Trains to and from Nashik and Mumbai

Train To From

Nashik 6 pm —
Tapovan Mumbai CST 6.10 am
>Mumbai CST 10.05
Express —>Nashik 9.48 am
pm

Jan Nashik 08.55 am —

Mumbai CST 1.50 pm
Shatabdi >Mumbai CST 12.45
—>Nashik 05.08 pm
Express pm

Pushpak Mumbai CST 8.20 am Nashik 03.30 —

Express —>Nashik 11.48 am >Mumbai CST 08.05

THE 5S OF WINE TASTING

 Hold your glass up at an angle against a white
background to see the colour of the wine and observe
its clarity.

Holding your glass at the stem, swirl your wine in the

glass for a few seconds to release the aromas and let
the wine breathe.

Take a good long breath in and sniff the wine to detect

the aromas and main notes of the wine. Sniffing the
wine can reveal a lot about its grapes, the winemaking
and provide a more holistic experience.
 Take a long sip and hold the wine in your mouth for a
few seconds to taste the flavours and feel the different
textures, weight and overall structure.

The finish is the sensation you get from swallowing the

wine and it can be very different from the taste you get
on your palate.

Wine Flavour Map

Let us help you find wine that fits your taste:

 
Dry

     
Sweet
 
 
Full

     
Light
 
Light

 
 
 
 

Sauvignon Blanc
 
 
 
 

Chenin Blanc Reserve

 
 
 
 

Riesling

Seco
 Seco Rose
 

Zinfandel Rose

Chenin Blanc
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dry 

Sweet

Brut

Brut Tropicale
 

Satori Merlot
 
 Zinfandel

Brut Rose
 

Dindori Reserve Shiraz

 

Cabernet Shiraz
 

Rasa Shiraz

Rasa Cabernet Sauvignon

 
 
 

Dindori Reserve Viognier

 
 
 
 
 

Late Harvest Chenin BlancFull

You're never too far from a glass of Sula! We are
currently available all across India and in more than 25
countries across the world. Click on your region on the
maps below to find out the closest international
distributor or local supplier of Sula's finest wines.

OUR REACH - INDIA

 
You can find a bottle of Sula in almost every state of
India, except where not permissible by law. Our team
will be happy to help you find your favourite wines in
your city.

Choose your state from the dropdown menu and get in

touch with our sales representative in your state for
more information.
 OUR REACH - WORLD

Now your favourite Sula wines are available in almost

30 countries across the world! We work with some of
the best international distributors to ensure that our
wines reach international shores and are ready to
enjoy. Explore the map below to get in touch with our
distributors to know where Sula is currently available.

                 
Kerry Damskey, Director & Master
Winemaker

 Currently the Master Winemaker for Sula Vineyards,

Kerry Damskey played an integral role in the founding
of the company and supported Rajeev Samant's
decision to first grow wine grapes in Nashik soil. Kerry
has worked for wineries all over California and across
the world to hone his wine knowledge, finally
establishing himself as one of California's best
winemakers. He consults with the Sula team several
times during the year to jointly review winemaking
practices and the latest wines from our vineyards. After
his first visit to India, he was convinced that Nashik was
a singularly unique location that would yield distinctive
fruit, and create great wines. Kerry's familiarity with the
Indian terrain coupled with his focus on constantly
improving the quality of our wines have led to Sula
being consistently known the world over for great
wines.

 
 

Chaitanya Rathi, COO Sula Vineyards | Sula

Selections

Chaitanya Rathi is an accomplished professional with

distinguished performance in Alocbev, Venture Capital,
Private Equity, Retail, Payments and Fintech sectors.
Over the last 14 years of his career, Chaitanya has
been instrumental in increasing revenues, building
projects, creating processes, driving profit growth,
improving brand awareness and leading large teams
amongst varied businesses on a national and
international level. He has served on the boards of
various companies in India and abroad as an Investor
and Director. Chaitanya has a Masters in Food
Biotechnology from the UK and an MBA from INSEAD in
Singapore. He previously worked at Sula from 2006 -
2012 as AVP – Business Development and Marketing,
and joined us once again as Chief Operating Officer in
2019 to play a pivotal role in driving the business to
greater heights.
 B i t t u V a r g h e s e , C h i e f F i n a n c i a l O ffi c e r

Bittu Varghese, a passionate finance professional,

comes with a rich

experience of over 16 years. A seasoned Chartered

Accountant, Bittu has

been at the helm of numerous operational finance and

functional roles,

leading strategic transformation projects, delivering

operational and financial

efficiency and an enhanced internal control

environment.

He joins us from Pernod Ricard, one of the leading

companies in the alco-

beverage space. Prior to his engagement with Pernod

Ricard, he has worked

with Coca-Cola (Bottling) and S.C. Johnsons.

His last assignment was at Pernod Ricard Thailand

where he was overseeing

Business Planning, Reporting and Controls.

As the new CFO of Sula, Bittus’ key focus area would be

to make Sula’s
finance ecosystem robust and to make the team future-
ready.

 
 

Karan Vasani, Chief Winemaker & SVP

Vineyard & Winery Operations

Karan started his career as an Assistant Winemaker in

Oct 2013. Arming himself with a Graduate Diploma in
Viticulture and Oenology from Lincoln University, New
Zealand, Karan travelled across the globe from one
terrain to another to learn more about the wine world.

Karan is in charge of the Maharashtra operations at

Sula Vineyards, looking after the wineries here. Leading
the winemaking team at the vineyards, he supervises
all the winemaking processes right from grape
harvesting through bottling. While doing so, he spends
a lot of time in the vineyards working closely with the
viticulture team to ensure that the highest quality
grapes are grown so as to ensure that Sula’s wines
continue to be the highest quality. 

Immersing himself completely into the wine scene,

Karan has completed three levels of the WSET (Wine &
Spirit Education Trust) program and is also a qualified
WSET Educator. He also added another feather to his
cap when he was awarded the prestigious ‘Champagne
India Scholarship’ in 2014 by the Bureau du
Champagne in India.
Gregoire Verdin, Brand Ambassador | Head
of Tastings & Trainings

Gregoire is Sula’s Brand Ambassador and Head of

Tastings & Trainings. Born and raised in Burgundy,
France, he studied business law at the prestigious
University of La Sorbonne, in Paris then worked in
hospitality for many years, including at a VIP concierge
company and world-renown restaurants such as Noma
in Copenhagen. He has also spent significant time in
vineyards throughout France, as a grape-picker and
cellar hand, and these experiences have reinforced his
deep knowledge and love of wine. Passionate about
food and cooking he started his own spice trading
company and has traveled the world searching for the
finest quality spices, which naturally lead him to India
and ultimately Rajeev Samant. He represents Sula at
various national and international events and works
closely with many teams, including marketing, sales,
and winemaking. His personal mission is to make sure
that everyone gets a chance to taste Sula's fine
collection of domestic and imported wines.

 
  
We take our job of bringing you India’s finest wines
extremely seriously. The whole process starts in our
vineyards, long before the wine reaches your glass. Our
winemaking and viticulture teams work seamlessly to
ensure that all aspects of grape growing and harvesting
are monitored under the best conditions, allowing the
land to produce its best for generations to come. Above
all they bring the love of the land with them - local
knowledge honed over the years and a strong
commitment to conserving our natural resources.
Together, we ensure that only the best grapes go into
every bottle of Sula.  

We're proud to be India's largest partners of wine grape

farmers in India, with our commitment to fair
livelihoods and sharing advancements in agricultural
technology directly with our farmers to increase their
production. Our farmers are a key part of the Sula
family, and we take pride in supporting a number of
small family-run farms in the region thereby
contributing to sustained economic development and
progress.

 
As pioneers and leaders in the Indian wine industry, we’re
committed to creating great memories that start with a bottle of
Sula! Shaping the future of this industry requires creative,
innovative and visionary work from people who see value in
collaboration and a commitment to excellence.
At Sula, we believe in a supportive, open-door culture and
place a strong emphasis on Learning and Development
opportunities for our teams to grow at every level of their
professional journey. Our team proudly holds a diversity of
experiences in sales and marketing, management consulting,
finance, hotel management, viticulture, winemaking, design,
non-profit and people management. We welcome people
looking for a mid-career change as well as their first job out of
the educational field, and provide excellent on-the-job learning
opportunities as well as mentorship for those looking to build a
career in the F&B, hospitality and winemaking fields.
We have both full-time as well as internship positions available
across all our departments. We’re looking for all sorts of people
to be a part of the Indian Wine Revolution!