Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection Wines Launched In India

Grover Zampa Vineyards, a fine wine producer from India, launched the Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection of white and red wines in the country recently. It has been named after the former Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj.

The launch was announced by Sumedh Mandla, CEO of Grover Zampa Vineyards, and Vijay Amritraj at an exclusive evening at The Leela Palace in Bangalore.

Sumedh Mandla said, "Our brand is dedicated to express passion, elegance and success associated with the legend of Vijay Amritraj. We are very excited to launch these premium wines in India and in international markets. This brand will provide Indian wines an enviable international platform that can only lift its reputation across the world."

This collection includes Vijay Amritraj Reserve Red and White Wines. The Red Reserve Wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Viognier.

The White Reserve Wine is a barrel fermented and barrique aged Viognier. The Vijay Amritraj collection of wines will be distributed in India and key international markets such as UK, USA and Europe.

Talking on the association, Vijay Amritraj said, "It gives me great pleasure to associate with Grover Zampa Vineyards on this special collection. Their wines are made with absolute perfection. It brings together the element of passion and sophistication."

Amritraj is India's best-known tennis export, reaching number 16 in the world rankings in 1980. He defeated many of the world's leading players during his two-decade career, including John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors. He also enjoyed a brief acting career, starring as M16 agent Vijay in the 1983 James Bond film 'Octopussy' and appearing as a starship captain in 'Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home'. More recently, Amritraj was a UN Messenger of Peace from 2001 until 2006 before setting up the Vijay Amritraj Foundation to support the needy in India.