Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal hosted a tasting of the best Indian red wines for a group of wine enthusiasts in Shanghai at the 7th Wine Innovation Forum at SIAL China 2019. The wines tasted were:
Good Earth Basso NV
Sula Rasa Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Grover Zampa Chene Grande Reserve 2016
Fratelli Sette 2013
Oakwood Reisha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
KRSMA Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
All Things Nice was happy to host a private evening for YPO members in Delhi with Chef Beppe De Vito and Chef Mirko Febbrile featuring 6 courses of delicious progressive Italian cuisine paired with the following wines:
Fratelli Jean Charles Boisset No. 47, India
Castello Banfi Le Rime, Italy
Fratelli J’Noon White, India
Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto D’Alba, Italy
Fratelli J’Noon Red, India
Phenomenal dinners were held in Mumbai at the JW Marriott Juhu and in Delhi at the JW Marriott Aerocity where Michelin Star Chef Beppe De Vito’s progressive Italian cuisine menu was paired exceptionally well by Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal with single malts from Glenfiddich and The Balvenie.
Our partners for the dinners were:
Shaze | Elior (Mumbai) | JW Marriott Juhu (Mumbai) | JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity (Delhi) | Glenfiddich | The Balvenie | Gurkha Cigars | Truefitt & Hill (Mumbai) | Citi Bank (Mumbai) | Leo Travels (Mumbai)
The whiskies for the dinners were:
Glenfiddich IPA Experiment
Glenfiddich 12 YO
The Balvenie DoubleWood 12 YO
Glenfiddich 15 YO
Glenfiddich 18 YO
Glenfiddich Project XX
Golden amber colour with hints of ruby. Soft and rounded nose with fruity notes of red apples. A fine sherried character on the palate balanced with rich chocolate, toffee, cinnamon and ginger spiciness. Warm and lingering finish that is sweet and lightly spicy
Rich, golden and mellow. Notes of heather honey poured over fruit, almond and vanilla cream with smooth butterscotch. Soft, flavourful and sweet palate. Full, rich, deep, oaky, plush and lasting finish.
Sweet and crisp floral fragrances with notes of vanilla and oak. The whisky is exceptionally smooth and has hints of honey, warm vanilla and spicy oak with a 100% single malt smooth finish
On the nose, a light citrus note with manuka honey arrives early; an intense malt is infused with ripe peach, apricot and vanilla. The mouthfeel is superb with rich creaminess. The oak delivers a soft, sweet, delectable butterscotch note. Warm spices suffuse the toasted oak, and the slightest of saltiness ensures the friendliest of finishes. A very complex whisky, the big malt and intricately well balanced dryness makes this whisky one of the softest Indian whiskies
Golden amber colour. Hints of vanilla with citrus and floral notes on the nose. Silky and soft on the palate with sweet vanilla, fruit and light spice notes. A delicate yet balanced Tennessee whiskey.
The scent of citrus and ripening peaches is softened by the aroma of vanilla. Vanilla is detected first on the tongue before it ripples along the palate bringing a burst of flowery fruitiness. A clean and salving aftertaste with hints of orange and peach lingers about a minute after tasting.
Bright gold colour. Rich and floral aromas with oaky overtones and hints of baking spices. Malty caramel, delicate dried raisins and vanilla on the palate. Long and sweet finish with hints of nuts and spice.