A Glassful of Wander

A Glassful of Wander - Panchatantra Collection

Long before labels and logos, humans remembered through stories. Around fires, across generations, we passed on wisdom—not as rules, but as tales. Fables of foxes and lions, birds and serpents, strategies and consequences. The Panchatantra was one such gift.

At Bhoomanchi Vineyards, we honor this tradition—bottling not just wine, but the essence of ancient storytelling. Through Adi Wines, each vintage becomes a modern-day parable.

Our inspiration begins in childhood. I still remember sitting with my older brother and younger sister, flipping through Chandamama magazines—barely able to read Telugu letters, yet captivated by the characters and their clever turns. Those memories, once bottled up, are now being uncorked one label at a time.

With deep nostalgia, I created a short film using AI tools to bring to life a selection of stories I cherished as a child—paired with globally resonant voiceovers to carry their wisdom beyond time and place. Toward the end, the film gently recreates a glimpse of our childhood, a moment frozen in time.

Watch the film posted below.

The Panchatantra isn’t just about animals. It’s about us. Each tale reveals a pattern of how humans live, scheme, love, trust, and lead. While the Panchatantra gives us insight into how people operate, it is also a Nīti Śāstra—a guide to not only acting wisely, but doing what is morally and ethically right in life. In boardrooms and friendships, in politics and families—those age-old dynamics still echo.

And so, our wines carry more than notes of fruit and oak. They carry fables of wisdom. Through the label, the name, the story behind each bottle, we invite you to pause—not just to taste, but to feel. To remember. To wonder.