Good Drop Wine Cellars is India’s first specialist sparkling wine producer. Our story began when chartered accountant-turned-winemaker Ashwin Rodrigues identified an opportunity in India’s emerging wine industry. After refining his winemaking skills in Australia’s renowned Barossa Valley, Ashwin returned with a clear vision—to craft exceptional wines that offer outstanding value while perfectly complementing the Indian palate. Our journey began in 2011 with the launch of Rio Fizzy Wine, produced at a contract winery. Fun, approachable, and easy to enjoy, Rio quickly stood out as the world’s first wine bottled under a ring-pull cap. Built on the philosophy that great wine should be accessible, affordable, and enjoyable, Rio became an instant success and laid the foundation for everything that followed. As our vision grew, we established our own state-of-the-art winery in Nashik, purpose-built for sparkling wine production. Soon after, we introduced Casablanca, India’s first Charmat Method sparkling wine, marking another milestone in Indian winemaking. In 2015, we expanded our portfolio by acquiring Good Earth Winery, enabling us to complement our sparkling wine expertise with a premium range of still wines. Over the years, our portfolio has continued to evolve with brands that cater to diverse tastes and occasions. Alongside Rio and Good Earth, the introduction of Frizzano reflects our commitment to crafting premium sparkling wines that celebrate quality, elegance, and modern Indian winemaking. Today, Good Drop Wine Cellars proudly offers one of India’s most diverse wine portfolios, spanning sparkling wines, still wines, fruit wines, and contemporary beverage brands that serve consumers across multiple states. As we continue to grow, our mission remains unchanged—to redefine India’s wine culture through innovation, craftsmanship, and accessibility, creating world-class wines that are approachable, exceptional in quality, and proudly crafted in India.