Amritraj is India’s best-known tennis player who made it big in the international arena, beating many of the world’s leading players including John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors, during his 20-year career. The Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve wines comprise a barrel-fermented white Viognier varietal wine and a red wine blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier.
“We’re delighted to be hosting the launch at St James’ Court. It’s a testament to the heritage and importance of the occasion that Vijay Amritraj along with Grover Zampa found St James’ Court hotel the ideal venue for the global launch and we’re proud to be associated with the event.”
Grover Zampa is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine producers in India. The company owns vineyards in both the Nandi Hills in Karnataka and in the Nashik Valley in Maharashtra. Working with limited yields, sustainable viticultural practices and selective harvesting by hand, the winemaking is carried out by a team of local oenologists under the direction of international French wine consultant Michel Rolland.
Sumedh Mandla, chief executive officer of Grover Zampa, said, “We are looking forward to showing the UK market the premium wine that Indian soils can produce, and we are delighted to be hosting the worldwide launch in the UK, a market we highly prioritize.”
Describing the wines, Amritraj said, “They represent a particular kind of taste that I enjoy – a light white and a rich red that you can pair it with different foods. Most important is that they are good quality wines which people can enjoy at fairly accessible rates.”
Priced with an RSP of around £14.99, The Grover Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection is distributed in the UK by Cranbrook Wines and Myliko International.