Talking to delWine, Ashwin Rodrigues, the dynamic Secretary of WineGAI and the main man behind the ambitious project, said that the event will bring more than top ten wineries of India uncorking wines to charm the palates of wine lovers. There will also be gourmet food experiences, live music, and interactive activities, all in the heart of Mumbai’s vibrant Bandra. Wine lovers, enthusiasts, and novices  will have an excellent opportunity to explore the finest wines from across the country in a lively and engaging atmosphere.

Christened as Bandra WineOut 2025, the Fest is curated to demystify wines, elevate the brand image of Indian wines and wineries and make wine culture fun, trendy, and accessible to a younger and newer audience, especially the novices and women.

Visitors who will have to buy only the entry ticket at Rs. 999 and will get to sample and discover an incredible range of wines from India’s most prestigious wineries, including Sula, Fratelli, Grover Zampa.  Good Drop Wine Cellars, Reveilo, Big Banyan, Moonshine Meadery (making honey wine), Uniwine Vintners, Wildcraft Beverages and  Sam Agri. There will also be an opportunity to buy the wines they like the best by the glass or the bottle.

There will be a wide range of styles including crisp whites to Rose and bold reds, sparkling wines, innovative meads and fruit wines. The Fest will showcase the true diversity and world-class quality of Indian wines.

The Bandra WineOut 2025 will be an immersive experience blending fine wine with gourmet indulgence, music, and engaging activities. There will be Gourmet Food Stalls offering new and trending cuisines that pair perfectly with different wines.  Flea Market Stalls featuring artisanal products, handcrafted goods, and many unique finds to enhance your festival experience.

Top chefs will craft delectable dishes using wine as a key ingredient, offering visitors a unique food and wine pairing experience at the Live Cooking with Wine Demos. The traditional Grape Stomping can be fun for several visitors.  Masterclasses by Wine Experts will offer Exclusive sessions to improve your wine knowledge, from tasting techniques to food pairings.

 Live Music & Entertainment where you can even shake a leg will add to the festival atmosphere with top artists and DJs setting the mood.  Expect some Interactive Wine Games & Trivia to add to fun, engaging and educating you while adding to the entertainment value.

“This is the first event of its kind, and we’re thrilled to create a space where wine is approachable, exciting, and celebrated,” says Ashwin Rodrigues, adding “Our goal is to reshape the perception of Indian wines and make them the drink of choice for the modern Indian consumer.” It will also be an opportunity for wine snobs to taste the ever improving quality of Indian wines.

Tickets are available on Insider.in and District.in. For details contact Rajashree Ingle at 8369084269 or write to ceo@winegai.org and visit their website www.winegai.org.

Subhash Arora