Best Game Night Wines Under Rs 2500 To Toast The IPL
Game night is that ultimately joyous block of time when all prevailing troubles are drowned out by the din and excitement of live sports action and that is what the Indian Premier League cricket jamboree is all about. This compressed format encompasses a tide of moods from exciting to tense to decisive blowouts. And what better companion to keep close to best savour each of the 43 IPL game night than a bunch of wines that best compliment the range of emotions.
Raise the energy levels with some new world refreshing white wines, cool down the temperature with a cool climate Italian rosé and absorb the gripping match moments with bold and ripe fruit driven reds. We’ve got the whole range of the IPL game night scenarios covered with a set of international and Indian wines, all available at under Rs 2500 on thewinepark.com. So blank out the current crisis – game’s about to begin and some good and chilled wine needs pouring. Go IPL!
York, Sparkling Cuvee, Blanc de Blanc, Brut NV
Now here’s a crisp and fruity Indian sparkler that’s ideal to pop as the first ball is bowled. This easy drinking Chenin Blanc bubbly has piping acidity, tropical fruit and nutty notes with refreshing texture.Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap White 2019
The IPL has a number of big hitting South Africans and this white wine blend from boutique producer Boekenhoutskloof also hits the high notes with flavours of peach and apricot, good acidity and a clean finish.The Daily Dose, Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Savour the Indian spirit of the game with this fabulous home grown white wine beaming with tropical fruit and crisp acidity that’s easy drinking and captures the quintessential Indian wine style!La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2019
When the game gets all too tense and heated, it’s time to crack out this floral Southern rosé wine that nicely soothes the nerves with pleasing flavours of cherries and spice, livened by refreshing acidity.The Daily Dose Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Here’s an impressive red to unscrew the cap on as the game gets more tense towards the end. This wholesome red wine style produced locally from single vineyard fruit beams with rich red fruit and soft tannins and is a great companion to game night snacks and barbeque!Bibi Graetz, Sangiovese, Palais 2018
Match the intensity of the IPL slog overs with this bold and passion driven Tuscan wine that strikes a superb balance between ripe fruit and elegance, surging with rich notes of cherries and forest earth, complimented by soft tannins on a long finish.
