Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc

Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc is an Indian Sauvignon Blanc from the Nashik region of Maharashtra, in a 750ml bottle. Made by Soul Tree, a brand devoted to pairing wine with Indian cuisine, it is a crisp, aromatic white with citrus, tropical fruit and herbal notes, built to refresh the palate alongside spicy and aromatic dishes.

Quick Facts: Origin: Nashik, Maharashtra, India | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Style: Dry White Wine | Producer: Soul Tree Wines

Production & Heritage

Sauvignon Blanc has become India's most successful white grape, thriving in the Nashik hills northeast of Mumbai, where vineyards at around 2,000 feet above sea level enjoy warm days and cool nights during the dry winter growing season. The variety's natural acidity and aromatic intensity survive the climate well, and Indian examples tend to show riper tropical fruit than their European counterparts. Soul Tree was founded by Indian-born entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom with the goal of making wines that genuinely work with Indian food, from fiery vindaloo to delicate coastal seafood. The Sauvignon Blanc is picked early to preserve freshness, pressed gently and fermented cold in stainless steel, with no oak, then bottled young. The result is a bright, clean white with the acidity to cut through rich sauces and the fruit to balance chili heat, and it has become a popular pour in Indian restaurants abroad.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Lime, grapefruit and passion fruit, with cut grass, green bell pepper and a hint of gooseberry and lemongrass.

Taste: Light-bodied, crisp and dry, with zesty citrus and tropical fruit, a herbal green streak and lively acidity. The texture is clean and refreshing with no oak.

Finish: Medium length, zesty and clean, with lingering lime and a cool herbal note.

How to Drink Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc

Serve Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc well chilled, around 45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, in a white wine glass. It is made for lighter and spicier Indian dishes: Goan fish curry, tandoori prawns or chicken chaat and samosas, where its acidity cuts through richness and its fruit calms the chili. It also pairs with Thai and Vietnamese food, green salads and goat cheese, and it works nicely in a wine spritzer with soda and lime.

Best For

• Seafood and vegetarian Indian dishes
• Thai, Vietnamese and other spicy, aromatic cuisines
• Warm-weather sipping and outdoor meals
• Sauvignon Blanc fans curious about a new origin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc taste like? It tastes of lime, grapefruit and passion fruit with cut grass, green pepper and lemongrass, in a light, crisp, dry style with lively acidity and a clean, zesty finish.

How does Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc compare to New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? New Zealand examples are typically more intensely aromatic and pungent. Soul Tree is a little softer and riper, with tropical notes alongside the citrus, and it is built specifically to sit comfortably next to spicy food.

Is Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc good with spicy food? Yes. Its bright acidity refreshes the palate between bites and its fruit offsets chili heat, which is exactly the balance the brand set out to achieve.

Where is Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc made? It is grown and produced in the Nashik region of Maharashtra, India, on the Deccan Plateau at around 2,000 feet above sea level.

What foods pair well with Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc? Fish and prawn curries, tandoori seafood, vegetable pakoras, paneer dishes, chaat, Thai green curry, green salads and goat cheese all pair well with its crisp, aromatic profile.

What sizes does Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc come in? This listing is the standard 750ml bottle.

Is Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc worth the price? It is priced as an everyday white and offers a fresh, well-made Sauvignon Blanc from a region most wine drinkers have never tasted, with a clear purpose at the table.

Why Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc?

Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc solves the white wine half of the curry pairing problem. Grown in the Nashik hills and made clean and cold in stainless steel, it has the acidity to cut through rich sauces and the citrus and tropical fruit to balance chili and spice, whether the dish is a Goan fish curry or a Thai green curry. It is also simply a refreshing, easy summer white at a friendly price. For spice lovers and curious drinkers alike, it is a bright introduction to Indian wine.