Techniques for Food & Wine Pairing

Have you been experimenting different wine and food combinations but failed miserably in acquiring a tasty combination? Here is what you need to know!

Below mentioned are some techniques of paring food & wine that you must keep in mind before experimenting a combination of wine & food.

1. Regional Pairing: regional paring might not always be a perfect match. However, they act as a template for us to understand more about what happens structurally in wine and food paring.

2. Acid+Acid: Like acidity can be added together, this does not go with bitter and bitter together with food and wine. Acidity together creates the basis of what wine people think about when selecting a wine with a meal. If the acidity of wine in comparison with food is less, then the wine will taste flat. Hence, when pairing a particular dish with wine, consider its acid balance between the food and the wine.

3. Sweet+Salty: If you feel a combination of sweet and salt cannot win your hearts, a pairing of sweet wine and salty food will definitely impress you.

4. Bitter+Fat: This turns out to be a classic steak of combination of something fatty and a wine with lots of tannin.

5. Acid+Fat: A glass of Champagne to cut the fat is all it says! A high acid wine with a heavy dish of fats will deliver an interesting range of flavors for wine lovers.

6. Alcohol+Fat: Last, but not the  least, this is little strange pairing. However, there is a primary difference in a high alcohol drink and high acid drink that a high alcohol drink should not be used a palate cleanser as it might disappoint or trouble you.

So, when are you planning to pair one of these ways?

Basics for Food and Wine Paring

Wine & Dine is a popular concept that most of the wine lovers religiously follow. Well, if wine alone did not turn out to be your first love,  then Yes! To your surprise, a right combination of the wine and food could blow your minds with its incantation.

Here are the 6 basic profiles to work with when pondering about matching food and wine:

1. Acidity in wine pairs fairly well with fatty and sweet foods.
2. Fatty foods require either an acidic or high alcohol wine, else the wine might taste a little flabby.
3. Bitter or tannic wine could be balanced with a sweet food
4. Salty shouldn’t compete with the acidity in wine. Use sparingly as required to maintain the sharpness of the food or meal.
5. Sweet food or wine could benefit from a little acidity.
6. Alcohol could also be used to cut through fatty foods or balance a sweet dish. 

So the next time you think of blending wine and food, make the right combination to have a fine dining experience with wine.

If you have already experimented some crazy food and wine combos at the Soma Vine Village in Nashik, you can also share your feedback with us on our Facebook Page. 

Here is what a glass of wine a day can do to you!

Wine is a second love for many while some are even married to Wine (not literally though, but you never know) due to the love at first sight! 

Well, this is for all the wine lovers out there!

• Here are a few facts about what happens with a glass of wine a day:
• Those who enjoy 1 or more glasses of wine a day have a better memory than those who don’t.
• According to research, studies reveal that people who drink wine daily have a lower body mass than those who indulge occasionally.
• The risk of ovarian cancer is reduced by as much as 50% in women who drink a glass of wine a day.
• Women who drink 1 or 2 glasses of wine a day are 40% less likely than women who don’t drink to develop TYPE 2 Diabetes.
• In a British study, those who drank roughly a glass of wine a day reduced their risk of infection by bacteria by 11%
• On an average, women who drink moderately seem to have higher bone mass than abstainers.
• Red wine Tannis contain Procyanidins which protect against heart disease.

So, with all these facts, looks like wine, has a lot more to offer to your health other than the taste and the ultimate tasting experience . 

Surely, after reading this you would not want to risk your health.

So, when are you starting with a glass of wine a day?  

What are Boutique Vineyards?

You must have come across a term “boutique vineyard” that is often used in vineyards on your trip to any of the vineyards in Nashik or any other city.

So what exactly does this term refer to? 

Boutique wines, at the most basic level are a term that is used to refer to a small winery and vineyard establishment that provides the public with specialized products and services. Yes, you heard it right! Specialized products and services!  Well, that is how this term can be related to with the Soma Vine Village and vineyard.

Considering the aam janta of India, we've all been to places like these where they're quaint, small, with a nice staff to answer your every need on both food and drinks. However, when compared with the winery behemoths, we can prefer to stick to such attractive and, more unique and heartfelt setting. Yet, what could be the exact definition?

How many cases of wine per year does it count to be considered to fall it into the small category? And is it that larger wineries do not provide the public with specialized products and services? 

 So, what does the word ”boutique” has to do with the wines or the vineyards?

Does the word "boutique" mean that the quality will be superior to that of their lower priced products? Or does it need to be expensive to qualify as specialized?  At present, these boutique wines, have turned out to be the go-to-drinks which are a must haves in the world of wine. 

Understanding the term more widely and having in depth information about the same will give you more clarity of thought about “boutique vineyards”. So, we shall discuss about it in our next post in detail. 

Soma Vine Village Gets its 1st Award at DAWA

“Well begun is half done”- they say.

All this while we have been talking about the tips to try wine and experience the joy of wine tasting in every attempt of yours. But, now is the time to let all our well wishers know that what we have been offering in our Wines is pure quality. 

Yes!

We are proud to announce that Soma’s Chenin Blanc Gold has won Bronze at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2015. It is the first award that we have one in our first participation at the Decanter Asia Wine Awards and hence, this has given us immense encouragement to look forward for  many more such accolades and recognition in the future.

For the ones who have not tried our award winning wine- Chenin Blanc Gold is a semi dry wine crafted from the handpicked grapes of our own estate vineyards. Light yellowish in colour with a yellow and white fruit on the nose, the wine gets its Gold from this. Excellent lingering finish with languid ripple of pineapple, passion fruit, white peach and papaya tastes amazing.

You must be wondering what is DAWA (Decanter Asia Wine Awards), here is what you must know about DAWA.

DAWA is organized by decanter magazine which happens to be the world’s leading wine media brand. Decanter Asia Wine Awards is Asia’s leading and most trusted wine competition, which is judged by Asia’s top Wine experts. DAWA is trusted for its rigorous judging process and has been conducting wine competitions for past 4 years with a new winner each year.

So, if you still don’t believe it, you are welcome at Soma Vine Village to explore the unusual, to experience the extraordinary and to rejoice the eminence of the enticing aroma of wines.

So, when are you planning to visit?

The difference between Champagne and Sparkling wine

Ever wondered why Sparkling wine sparkles and tastes fizzy? Well! That is because of the presence of a significant level of carbon dioxide in the sparkling wine.

Imagine the cork of a bottle is opened and the shrill bubble noise can be heard of the liquid as it is poured into a glass and handed over to you! Did you imagine it to be a glass of champagne in your hand? Many of us often get confused between a sparkling wine and champagne.  However, what stands  is common to both is that we all like them. There is something special about the bubbles, elegant glasses and that pale golden color that makes us feel festive and raise a toast for every happy moment of life. But this is where we stop exploring. Today, we are going to discuss the differences between champagne and sparkling wine.

The most popular of the sparkling wine options that are not Champagne as we mostly call them, include Cava, Prosecco and Cremant. What most of us would know that one of the differences between the two is the price! But that is not the only difference between these wines. Today, we are going to set the difference clear and here is something that you should know about Champagnes.

Champagne can only be grown in the Champagne region of France. It is made with Chardonnay, pinot noir and Pinot Meunier grapes.It is made in the traditional method Champenoise wherein the wine’s secondary fermentation is carried out in the same bottle it will be served from.

Prosecco hails from the Veneto region of Northeastern part of Italy that is produced primarily from the Prosecco or the Glera grape. Its secondary fermentation is done in a stainless steel tank which is a process known as the Charmat method.

Cava comes from Spain and is predominantly produced in Catalonia region using the traditional method Champenoise like champagne.

Cremant is the French sparkling wine produced in the Alsace, Bordeaux and a few other regions in a method similar to that of a champagne but is made with a wide variety of grapes. 

Things to do in the Soma Vine Village Nashik

Ever wondered how beautiful and exciting your weekend could get if you spent it at the Soma Vine Village?

Here are things you must do when you visit the Soma Vine Village.

Book your space: Yes! The first thing you must do is ensure you book a room at the Soma Vine Village to indulge in the scenic beauty of the resort and feel the magic in its mesmerizing ambience. Booking a room here will ensure you have a relaxing time every time you come back from the outdoors during your stay. 

Avail the fabulous facilities: 

Accomodation: villas with king size bed, comfortable lounge area, spacious en-suite, private balcony overlooking the back water of the Gangapur dam and the swimming pool are surely comprising of everything you need during your stay at the villas. 

Restaurant: the stunning ambience and setting amongst the vines, culture kitchen vineyard restaurant offers you the mind blowing dining environment with delicious food and wines!  So, this goes 2nd thing to do on your To do List during your visit to the Soma Vine Village.

A must visit Wine tasting tour: The Wine tour is open between 11 am and 7 pm every day. So, no matter when you drop in at the Some Vine village, you can surely not miss out on a wine tasting tour. So fix up a few hours for this tour as you would surely not want to miss one of the best things out here! You need not even make a prior appointment for the same.

Try the Wine variety: Explore the options you have for white wine, red wine, sparkling wine and the dessert wines right at one place! Experience the alluring and enticing aroma of wines at the dining table with indulging and romantic ambience. 

Your feedback matters: Once you are done exploring the exquisite and fabulous features at the Soma Vine Village, do not forget to jot down your experience to ensure we have everything better the next time you visit the place! 

Also, do let us know if you would suggest the Soma Vine Village to your family and friends! 

What an end to a fabulous evening!

Do you agree that evenings of fine dining with our loved ones over a weekend are ought to be fantastic and times to remember?

Well! Absolutely!

This is what happened during a trip of one of our visitors.

Recently, a family of four came to visit us over a weekend. The parents in their 50s and the two children (a girl and a boy) in their early 20s planned to visit our Vine Village and here is what they had to say about their stay and experience.

We had heard about the Some Vine Village from our friends who happened to visit the place a few months back over a special occasion. After having heard about it from them, we had this place in our mind to consider visiting over a family get together. Months went by, but we could not manage to take out time for a small get together or a trip. But, finally some time back, we managed to get together and plan a nice weekend trip to the Soma Vine Village and it was fantastic!

We booked a resort at the Soma Vine village and were all set to experience magic as the ambience there was astounding! Must say the fine dining with a dessert wine that night was amazing! The Sauvignon Blanc Dessert Wine that is made out of handpicked grapes of their own estate vineyards and is pale yellow in color with a slight green tint tasted sensationally fabulous! There was Chenin Blanc dessert wine too, which, we were told is delicate pale lemon in colour with a tint of gold and is also produced in their own estate vineyards. The palate displays tropical fruit notes and touches of white peach and fresh pear.

The balanced and tasty wine over dinner was something that turned out to be favorite part of the trip for each one of us! We had an amazing time in the Samoa Vine Village and enjoyed each and every moment there. Thank You Soma Vine Village!

- Kabir Mehra & Family

So, when are you planning your trip to the Soma Vine Village?

And Yes! Do not miss out on the wine tour and wine tasting session! 

We, Wine & The Aromatic Ambience : Our awesome Love Triangle

Wines have proven their worth over the years. When you cannot consume alcohol you have your companion to take you off to a world of excitement & ecstasy. Your very own favorite wine!

While we all love many things, but, sometimes we end up falling in love with moments! The moments that we can recollect in galore and yet differentiate each with the elegance of each.

No, we are not talking about any occasion, but, an experience that any wine snob would boast about!

Here, is something what we heard from one of our visitors about her first wine tasting experience at the Soma Vine Village!

“The moment I tasted the first sip of wine in my life, I could literally feel the sour and sweet taste along with the coarse of the wine as it began to settle on my tongue. The fragrance surpassed the aroma of every other delicacy on the table. The bouquet wavered around the place swinging around the complete ambience of the place into a mesmerizing and a magical one. As I swallowed the first sip, my tongue was already craving for another.. Tasting wine was a pleasurable experience in a true sense.”

Who would not want to feel its magical essence, its majestic fragrance and mesmerizing aroma that is abounding in nature?

Neither we, nor would you!

The right balance in the ingredients of  wine that makes it elegant, can avoid the cloudy appearance and the cloying taste of wine. Young wines with that fascinating fruity aroma and flavor make your taste buds crave for its taste. While some wines fail to impress you in the first attempt, some older wines are great to try.  What you taste at the SomaVine Village is not merely a regular wine, but it tastes like more. So, if you have that wine lover hidden inside you, give yourself the opportunity to fall in the lovely love triangle and be a part of the We, Wine and The Aromatic Ambience!

Fall in love with your wine at first sight!

What a wine can do to you is something that can only be known when you taste wine and experience its magic!

This is for all the wine lovers out there who have an extra sweet tooth and the one who are all set to try their first magical sip of wine. The bong between the quality of Wine and the taste of wine has been much talked about. However, experiencing this mystical act of tasting wine can be a memorable one for you if you wish to make it grand. Wine tasting can be majestic if you taste it the right way and follow certain important tips to add  more value to your first time experience of tasting wine.

Here are a few tips that you can follow to enhance your participation in the lovely affair between you and the Wine:

• Pour wine slowly into wine glass. This will eliminate the residue ensuring what goes inside you is pure to taste.
• Swirl glass to release fragrance. You would not want to miss the feeling of smelling the fragrance of wine and enjoy it.
• Inhale the fragrance of the wine by bringing the wine glass close to your nose. Feel the aroma of wine in your glass.
• Do you smell something special and different? Try identifying the ingredients with the fragrance you just inhaled.
• Take that first magical sip of wine in mouth and let it settle on the tongue.
• Now, breathe in some air over wine  and then swallow.

Hope you follow these tips and live the first experience of tasting wine to the fullest.

However, wine tasting is not an easy task as it sounds. It is an are where the confusion reigns supreme. It demands mystique and a dedicated will in order to follow the tradition of wine tasting which has been much associated with having an amazing experience in wine tasting. So if you have it, you do it! Do it to experience magic, do it to enjoy the taste , do it to feel the essence and do it to live the moment! 

The difference between Champagne and Sparkling wine

Ever wondered why Sparkling wine sparkles and tastes fizzy? Well! That is because of the presence of a significant level of carbon dioxide in the sparkling wine.

Imagine the cork of a bottle is opened and the shrill bubble noise can be heard of the liquid as it is poured into a glass and handed over to you! Did you imagine it to be a glass of champagne in your hand? Many of us often get confused between a sparkling wine and champagne.  However, what stands  is common to both is that we all like them. There is something special about the bubbles, elegant glasses and that pale golden color that makes us feel festive and raise a toast for every happy moment of life. But this is where we stop exploring. Today, we are going to discuss the differences between champagne and sparkling wine.

The most popular of the sparkling wine options that are not Champagne as we mostly call them, include Cava, Prosecco and Cremant. What most of us would know that one of the differences between the two is the price! But that is not the only difference between these wines. Today, we are going to set the difference clear and here is something that you should know about Champagnes.

Champagne can only be grown in the Champagne region of France. It is made with Chardonnay, pinot noir and Pinot Meunier grapes.It is made in the traditional method Champenoise wherein the wine’s secondary fermentation is carried out in the same bottle it will be served from.

Prosecco hails from the Veneto region of Northeastern part of Italy that is produced primarily from the Prosecco or the Glera grape. Its secondary fermentation is done in a stainless steel tank which is a process known as the Charmat method.

Cava comes from Spain and is predominantly produced in Catalonia region using the traditional method Champenoise like champagne.

Cremant is the French sparkling wine produced in the Alsace, Bordeaux and a few other regions in a method similar to that of a champagne but is made with a wide variety of grapes. 

Experience the magic of Sparkling wine at the Soma Vine Village

Soma Vine Village, a wine tasting destination for wine lovers who want to lose themselves to the delicious and fascinating wines made out of hand-picked grapes from the vineyards in the Soma Vine Village located on Gangapur-Ganghavare Road, Nashik.

Sparkling Wine

Have you been fantasizing about tasting the Sparkling Wine in the ambiance that will drive you into a completely new world of ecstasy? Soma Vine Village is the place for you! You not only get to taste the best quality of wine here, but, also get to choose from the options of some of the best sparkling wine varieties. Sparkling wines have much more than just significant level of carbon dioxide that makes it fizzy in nature. The small bubbles that create the mesmerizing sparkling effect and the different experience you get every time you taste sparkling wine is divine.

The right amount of acetic acid along with the aroma of the fermented quality chosen grapes for making sparkling wine for a long period of time marks the appellation and age worth of the wine by its blockbuster taste. At Soma Vine Village a sip of the Sparkling Brut Cuvee Wine will give you a royal taste of good health which clearly speaks of the quality of the wine. This Chenin Cuvee sparkling wine is made from handpicked grapes from our own estate vineyards by method Champenoise and is aged for 12 months with lease so as to provide the creaminess and a hint of honeysuckle sweetness to make your taste buds crave for more.

If you are looking for an ideal ambiance and a place to raise a toast for a special occasion, the Soma Resort is the perfect location for appetizers like you who wish to celebrate every special moment of life in a grandeur manner.