York Winery
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A boutique pioneer of Nashik Valley, crafting everything from barrel-aged reds to sparkling wines at 550-600 meters elevation.
York Winery is a boutique producer in Nashik Valley, India, founded in 2006 and producing wine since 2008. Located near Gangapur Dam, the winery grows eight varieties across 6-9 acres of red, well-drained soils at altitude. Recently acquired by Sula Vineyards, York has a production capacity of one million liters.
- Founded in 2006 by entrepreneur Lilo Gurnani; wine production began in 2008
- Located approximately 20 minutes from Nashik city, near Gangapur Dam
- Vineyards sit at 550-600 meters elevation on red, well-drained soils
- Production capacity of one million liters; barrel storage of 6,000 square feet
- Grows eight varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Zinfandel, and Tempranillo
- Reserve Shiraz aged in French and American oak for 12-14 months
- Recently acquired by Sula Vineyards
Location and Setting
York Winery sits in the Nashik Valley Wine Region of Maharashtra, India, approximately 20 minutes from Nashik city near Gangapur Dam. The vineyards occupy 6-9 acres at an elevation of 550-600 meters, where altitude moderates the surrounding tropical climate and enables cooler winters suitable for viticulture. Red soils with good drainage characterize the site, and the influence of the South Asian Monsoon shapes the growing season.
- Elevation of 550-600 meters moderates the tropical climate
- Red, well-drained soils underpin the vineyard site
- Scenic views of Gangapur Dam and surrounding hills
History and Ownership
Entrepreneur Lilo Gurnani established York Winery in 2006, with commercial wine production launching in 2008. The winery grew into one of the notable boutique producers within the Nashik Valley Wine Region. York Winery has since been acquired by Sula Vineyards, the dominant producer in Nashik and one of India's largest wine companies.
- Established 2006; wine production began 2008
- Founded by entrepreneur Lilo Gurnani
- Now owned by Sula Vineyards
Varieties and Wine Range
York grows eight grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Tempranillo. The portfolio spans four red wines, three white wines, one rosé, and two sparkling wines, alongside dessert wines. The flagship wine is a barrel-aged Cabernet-Shiraz blend, and the Reserve Shiraz spends 12-14 months in a combination of French and American oak.
- Flagship wine is a barrel-aged Cabernet-Shiraz blend
- Reserve Shiraz aged 12-14 months in French and American oak
- Range includes sparkling and dessert wine categories
- Zinfandel and Tempranillo offer unusual variety for an Indian producer
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York Winery operates at a production capacity of one million liters and maintains 6,000 square feet of barrel storage space. The tasting room is open seven days a week from 12 noon to 10 PM, with vineyard tours, wine tastings, restaurant service, and garden dining on offer. The facility provides views of Gangapur Dam and the surrounding Nashik hills.
- One million liter production capacity
- 6,000 square feet of barrel storage
- Tasting room open daily, 12 noon to 10 PM
- Vineyard tours, restaurant, and garden dining available
York's red wines center on ripe, structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, with the flagship blend showing oak influence from French and American barrels. Whites from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc reflect the tropical growing environment tempered by altitude. The range also includes sparkling and dessert wine styles.
- York Winery Chenin Blanc$10-15Entry-level white from a Nashik pioneer, showing tropical fruit shaped by altitude-moderated growing conditions.Find →
- York Winery Cabernet-Shiraz$20-30Flagship barrel-aged blend; the signature wine that established York's reputation in Nashik Valley.Find →
- York Winery Reserve Shiraz$35-50Aged 12-14 months in French and American oak; York's most structured and age-worthy red wine.Find →
- York Winery established 2006, production from 2008; located in Nashik Valley, Maharashtra, India
- Vineyards at 550-600 meters on red, well-drained soils; tropical climate moderated by altitude and South Asian Monsoon
- Reserve Shiraz aged 12-14 months in French and American oak; flagship is a barrel-aged Cabernet-Shiraz blend
- Production capacity of one million liters with 6,000 square feet of barrel storage
- Now owned by Sula Vineyards; classified as a boutique winery within the Nashik Valley Wine Region