January 21, 2015: The Taj Group, a luxury hospitality group, has introduced a series of Taj Private Label Wines. Consisting of two whites and four reds, this carefully curated selection has been crafted and bottled exclusively for Taj luxury hotels in India.
“This new world range of wines creates a stunning flavour palate of delicate flavours with mesmerizing undertones of rich enigmatic aromas. From flirty whites to dazzling ruby reds, each wine has been carefully hand-picked, procured and bottled exclusively to be a part of the Taj Private Label Wines,” said Gaurav Pokhariyal, General Manager, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
Chosen keeping in mind the preferences of its guests, the wines are synonymous with the grandeur of The Taj. Handpicked by the country’s most distinguished wine connoisseurs, the Taj Private Label Wines include reds like Penfolds Koonunga Hills Seventy Six Taj Cellar Selection Cabernet Shiraz 2010, a distinguished wine from the mighty Grange which put Australia on the world wine map, with a dense purple rimmed colour and charming aromas of wild berries.
Les Pagodes De Cos Au the Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai 2008 comes from the house of Cos D’Estournel and offers freshness along with sweet, pure notes of creme de cassis, earth, and forest floor. Palais Castellani Toscana IGT 2009, a deep ruby red selection comes from the eco-friendly and socially responsible wineries of Tuscany. Laying on a texture of balsamic notes eucalyptus and mint, this characteristic Tuscan wine is perfect for an evening with the family. With a faint touch of purple, Svara is a specially created wine by the Taj in association with Fratelli wines, including aromas of crisp and aromatic fruits with well integrated tannins and an elegant finish.
The collection of whites can boast about Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2 Taj Cellar Selection Sauvignon 2013, a pale straw expression of boldness with a distinctive aroma of green capsicum and ripe gooseberries. Palais Corte Giara Pinot Grigio IGT Delle Venezie 2013 is light and delicate and is characterized by a subtle elegant floral nuance followed by hints of golden delicious apples and distinctive vegetal notes.
