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Toast to these three South Asian winemakers

In a historically white-dominated industry, these winemakers are not just making wine–they’re making history. Here are three great South Asian owned wineries and wine brands worth raising a glass to.

Naidu Wines

naiduwines.com more than a dozen red, white, and rosé wines which guests can sample and pair with the winery’s selection of authentic Indian dishes. The winery is open to guests, but wines can also be purchased on Narmada’s website.

Naidu Wines is the first female Indian-owned wine brand in the United States, launched in 2020 by owner and founder Raghni Naidu. The vineyard, located along the coast of Sonoma County, California, creates limited edition, high-quality wine with an emphasis on terroir. The Estate vineyard is open for overnight stays where guests can immerse themselves in the wine-making process. Or, you can purchase the wine online at the Naidu Wines website.

Sufi Wine Company

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Narmada Winery narmadawinery.com

Located in Rappahannock County, VA, Narmada Winery was founded in 2009 by Pandit and Sudha Patil. Narmada offers

The team behind Sufi noticed it was difficult to find a wine that pairs well with the spicy and complex flavors present in Indian food, so they took matters into their own hands. Sufi Wine Company was created with Indian cuisine specifically in mind. The trio of wines in their collection, named Mirza Ghalib after the 19th century Indian poet, come from the Pays D’Oc region of France. All three wines–white, red, and rose–are designed to perfectly complement the flavors of Indian cuisine. A list of restaurants and retailers carrying Mirza Ghalib is available on the Sufi Wine Company website.