• Introduction
• 1. British Columbia: Okanagan Valley
• 2. Hungary: Villány and Szekszárd
• 3. India: Nashik
• 4. Israel: Upper Galilee and Golan Heights
• 5. Mexico: Guadalupe Valley
• 6. New York: East End, Long Island
• 7. Portugal: Douro Valley
• 8. Tasmania: The Tamar, Derwent, Huon, and Coal River Valleys
• 9. Uruguay: Colonia
• 10. Virginia: Charlottesville

India: Nashik

The land: The Nashik-Pune corridor, 120 miles east of Mumbai, is India’s largest producer of table grapes, but winemaking is now taking hold. A revered holy city, Nashik is peppered with remarkably opulent temples and 2,000-year-old caves built for Jain saints, set amid scenic lakes and waterfalls.

Why it’s hot: Nashik’s state (Maharashtra) is aggressively promoting vineyard development and wine tourism. Although the infrastructure is inconsistent, the region is putting out high-quality Shiraz, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc.

Wineries to watch: Chateau Indage and Sula.

Lodging pick: Stay at the lushly landscaped and palatial Taj Residency in Nashik. (3-hour drive from Mumbai; 011-91-253-660-4499; rooms from $90)

Take it home: La Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon from Grover Vineyards.

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