Meant for cozy nights and candlelit pours, these cellar-worthy bottles can be your perfect monsoon indulgence.

Monsoon is not just a season, it’s a vibe. One best enjoyed with a robe, some music in the background and a well-stocked cellar. From brooding reds to crisp whites, we've uncorked the perfect picks to swirl, sip and savour while it rains. If you're going to be stuck indoors, it might as well be with something fabulous in your glass.

Vega Sicilia Único, Ribera del Duero, Spain

One of Spain's most legendary wines is not to be rushed. Sometimes aged for over a decade before seeing the light of day, Único is all about restraint and revelation. It begins with brooding black fruit, then unravels into whispers of spice, leather, and dried herbs. It is a contemplative wine for contemplative days; best enjoyed as the rain rolls in and the hours stretch long.

Penfolds Grange, South Australia

There’s an unmistakable allure to a wine that embraces boldness with such finesse. Penfolds Grange, Australia’s most celebrated Shiraz, unfolds in rich layers of dark cherry, mocha, and warm spice, all cloaked in smoky oak. It’s the vinous equivalent of a fireside supper: indulgent, grounding, and wildly memorable.

Château Margaux, Margaux, Bordeaux, France

A First Growth Bordeaux that speaks in hushed, aristocratic tones. With its fine tannins, violets, red fruit, and graphite elegance, Château Margaux doesn’t need to raise its voice to be heard. It’s a wine that pairs beautifully with cashmere shawls, candlelit rooms, and the patter of rain echoing through a French chateau… or a Mumbai terrace, if you so choose.

Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont, Italy

Few wines are as transportive as a Nebbiolo from Gaja. With aromas of rose petals, truffle, and wet earth, it captures the essence of an Italian hillside just after the rain. Textured and soulful, it demands unhurried afternoons, slow sipping and rustic pairings such as porcini risotto, perhaps, or a simple cheese board.

Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville, Napa Valley, USA

An emblem of New World luxury, Screaming Eagle is lush, decadent, and almost too good to share. Its deep cassis, vanilla, and fine-grained tannins offer a sensory experience that feels almost ceremonial. It’s the kind of bottle you open on a stormy evening when the mood is romantic, the playlist is jazzy, and the meal deserves a little extravagance.