India, June 3 -- A hop and skip (180 km northeast) from the bustling Mumbai lies a wine maven's utopia; tucked away from the usual crowds, into the folds of the Maharashtrian hills. India's answer to Napa Valley isn't just driving experience led tourism; it's bringing the charm of wine to the masses. The vineyard laden Nashik, also known as the 'Wine Capital of India', is slowly bringing about a wave of wine tourism.

The Source at Sula The crispness of the air in Nashik is evident as soon as you enter the green valleys; there's a palpable shift from the city airs of Mumbai. After all, the conditions must be ideal when it comes to harvesting the grapes. Our destination in Nashik, post the 4-hour drive from Mumbai is the epicenter of wine...