Indian Accent

Opening a wine list at an upscale Indian restaurant and finding Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Egon Müller Scharzhofberger alongside Blandy's Madeira is not something we expected — and honestly, it's the best kind of surprise. This isn't a list that was bolted on as an afterthought; someone thought hard about what actually works with complex spice-driven food. The result is one of the more interesting wine programs in Midtown.

With 350–500 bottles anchored in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, California, and Oregon, Indian Accent's list reads like a greatest-hits compilation for people who actually know wine. The Alsace and German Riesling presence — Egon Müller, Domaine Zind-Humbrecht — is a smart move given how well those wines handle spice and heat. Burgundy runs deep, with Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet and DRC on the shelf for those who want to go all the way. The Madeira section (Blandy's, Rare Wine Co.) is a genuinely rare find and feels perfectly intentional for a restaurant that leans into bold, layered flavors. Ridge Monte Bello and Eyrie Vineyards round out the New World side without letting it get sloppy.

Twelve to eighteen pours by the glass gives the list real breathing room — enough to experiment without committing to a full bottle on a menu that rewards exploration. We'd push toward the Alsatian or Austrian options if they're on the glass list, since those wines are built for exactly this kind of food. Rotation details weren't confirmed, but with sommelier Faridj Ait running the program, we'd expect the pours to reflect the same intentionality as the bottle list.