India, June 10 -- LUCKNOW After significant changes in the UP excise policy 2025-26, the state's first vintnery tour is scheduled to begin in the state capital from June 15. It will be inaugurated by UP excise minister Nitin Agarwal at Maeve Meadery in Mal area of Lucknow. Chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh and tourism minister Jaiveer Singh are also expected to visit the facility the next day.

Those interested in taking the two-hour tour can book their slots online on the official website of Maeve Meadery. As of now, the tour will be conducted only on Saturdays. It is likely to involve visiting the vineyard, experiencing wine tastings, and potentially learning about the local wine-making process, similar to other winery tours.

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