My day at KRSMA Estates - Hampi, Karnataka

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It is one of the 50 World’s best vineyards 2020 at #46.

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It is the first and only Indian vineyard to have made the 50 World’s Best Vineyards List

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For Indian wine enthusiasts this is a big win.

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I am lucky to have visited this place back in 2017.

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It was started in 2008 by couple Krishna Kumar and Uma Chigurupati. Since its humble beginnings it has grown now as an Indian premium boutique wine.

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Did you know KRSMA gets its name from – ‘Krs’ from Krishna and ‘ma’ from Uma

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The vineyard is located in the Hampi Hills in Karnataka. And their wines are available in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Goa.

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Krsma Estates offers 5 wines under its label

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While the wines are aged in French oak barrels, the bottles are imported from France, the labels from Australia and natural corks from the US.

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This place is a must visit for all the wine lovers!

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