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The Tasting Room, Lower Parel

The Wine Bar & Café has quietly become the favorite haunt of Bombay’s design stars, expats and hipsters.The menu is as suitably style conscious: watermelon & feta salad, pan seared John Dory and Spinach & Cream Cheese Tortellini are favorites.

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30% off on Indian & International wines Or
Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Set Course Menu – Price: Rs. 2,000 all inclusive

First Course:SOUP

Roasted Tomato Soup
(tom Yum& amritam honey)
OR
Fresh Sea Food Bouillon
(mussels & prawns)

Wine: Chandon Brut 2013 India

Second Course:MAINS

Smoked Potato Gnocchi
(charred zucchini puree)
OR
Grilled Breast of Spring Chicken
(mushroom, spinach, sdt tomato, potato leek tarter & coffee jus)

Wine: Soledoro Trebbiano Rubicone Italy

OR

Braised Pork Belly
(charred pok choy & jamun puree)

Wine: Cono Sur Pinot Noir Chile

Third Course:DESSERT

House Made Dates &Walnut Cake
(spiced cinnamon & raisin ice-cream)
OR
Masala Chai Panna cotta

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Wine Flight

Domestic Wine Flight (4 wines)
chenin, viognier, zinfandel and Shiraz
India

International Wine Flight (5 wines)
prosecco, chardonnay, shiraz, merlot and touriga francesa
Italy, Chile, Australia, Italy and Portugal

International White Wine Flight (4 wines)
grillo pinot grigio, riesling gewürztramine, viognier and chardonnay
Italy, Australia, France and Chile

International Red Wine Flight (4 wines)
pinot noir, pinotage, merlot and shiraz
Chile, South Africa, Italy and Australia

International Red Wine and Port Flight (5 wines)
pinot noir, pinotage, merlot, syrah and touriga francesa
South Africa, Chile, Australia and Portugal

Italian Flight (5 wines)
prosecco, grillo pinot grigio, trebbiano, sangiovese , and merlot Italy

Champagne Sparkling wine

Dom Perignon Rose 1996 France
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut France
Moët and Chandon Imperial Brut France
Luna Argenta Prosecco Brut DOC NV Italy
Hardy’s Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV Australia
Beni Di Batasiolo Moscato Spumante Rose NV Italy
Chandon Rose 2013 India
Chandon Brut 2013 India
Sula Brut 2013 India

Dry Refreshing White

Querciabella Batar 2005 Italy
Nobilo Regional Sauvignon Blanc 2010 New Zealand
Villa Antinori Toscana IGT 2010 Italy
Cono Sur Chardonnay 2011 Chile
Mannara Grillo Pinot Grigio 2013 Italy
Blue Plume Chardonnay 2012 France
Soledoro Trebbiano Rubicone 2012 Italy
Carta Vieja Chardonnay 2012 Chile
Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2012 India
Fratelli Chardonnay 2012 India

Fruity Round White

Blackstone WS Chardonnay 2009 California
Goldridge Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010 New Zealand
Selbach Riesling 2012 Germany
Torres Vina Esmeralda Catalunya 2011 Spain
Delas Viognier 2011 France
Hardy’s Riesling Gewürztraminer 2012 Australia
Torres Vina Sol Parellada Catalunya 2012 Spain
The African Horizon Sauvignon Blanc 2010 South Africa
Sula Dindori Viognier 2012 India
Sula Riesling 2013 India

Easy Red

Nobilo Regional Merlot 2010 New Zealand
Chianti Classico DOCG 2011 Italy
Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2013 Chile
Torres Atrium Merlot Penedes 2012 Spain
Mannara Merlot 2012 Italy
Lavau Syrah 2010 France
Soledoro Sangiovese Rubicone 2011 Italy
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG 2011 Italy
Carta Vieja Merlot 2012 Chile
Hardy’s Cabernet Merlot 2013 Australia
The African Horizon Shiraz 2010 South Africa
The African Horizon Pinotage 2012 South Africa

Medium Bodied Red

Beni di Batasiolo Barolo DOCG 2007 Italy
Beni di Batasiolo Barbaresco DOCG 2007 Italy
Alpasion Melbac 2011 Argentiana
Blackstone WS Merlot 2009 California
Delas Syrah 2010 France
Château Cardan Bordeux 2009 France
Château Du Barry Bordeux 2009 France
120 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Chile
Yellow tail Shiraz 2013 Australia
Grover La Réserve 2011 India
Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz 2012 India
Sula Cabernet Shiraz 2012 India
Fratelli Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 India

Full Bodied Robust Red

Lavau Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010 France
Château Segonzac Cru Bourgeois 2009 France (Organic Wine)
Glaetzer Heartland Shiraz 2008 Australia

Rose and Blush

Yellow tail Rose 2011 Australia
Sula Blush Zinfandel 2013 India

Fortified and Dessert Wine 

Taylor’s Fine Tawny Port NV Portugal
Late Harvest (375ml) 2012 India

Wines are subject to availabilty

Address: 1st Floor, Goodearth, Raghuvanshi Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai

 Website: www.goodearth.in

Vicinia, Kemps Corner

Bringing the experience of a European road-side café to South Bombay is Vicinia Café and Bar. An all day café located in the heart of Kemps Corner that serves gourmet delicacies of the world.The impressive menu has been put together by the expert team of chefs with something to please every palate.

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Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Set Course Menu – Price: Rs. 1,550 all inclusive

First Course:(choose any one)

Mushroom Soup
Creamy Tomato, Fennel and Garlic Soup
Creamy Sweet Potato Soup with almonds
Pimento Cappucino
Seafood Bisque
Pesto Spiked Chicken Broth

Second Course:(choose any one)

Black Sesame Cottage Cheese
Caprese Bruschetta
Stuffed Mushrooms
Chicken Teriyaki
Chicken Supreme
Lamb & Scarmoza Tart
Prawn Calamari Aglio Olio

Paired with Apollonia – Vernaccia , Italy – White

Third Course: (choose any one)

Cottage Cheese Steak with Rattatouile
Veg Paprika with Herbed Rice
Choice of Pasta
Chicken Steak with Cous Cous
Pan Seared Basa

Paired with Grover’s – La Reserve , India – Red

Fourth course:
Melting Chocolate Cake

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Red Wines
Grover – Cabernet Shiraz ( India )
Grover – La Reserve ( India )
Arabella – Merlot ( South Africa )
CartaVieja – Carmenere( Chile )
Hardy’s – Cabernet Merlot ( Australia )
Hill & Dale – Pinotage( South Africa )
The Springs – Pinot Noir ( New Zealand )
Casa Solo – Chianti ( Italy )

White Wines
Grover – Viognier ( India )
Apollonia – Vernaccia( Italy )
Arabella – Chenin Blanc ( South Africa )
Fetzer Cold Water Creek – Chardonnay ( California )
Trivento – BivChenin Chardonnay ( Argentina )
Hardy’s –Reisling Gewurztraminer
Trimbach – Reisling( France )
Hill & Dale – Sauvignon Blanc ( South Africa )

Rose Wines
Zampa – Rose ( India )
Bava – Rose ( Italy )

Sparkling Wines & Champagne
Zampa – Brut/ Rose Brut
Bellini Sparkling
Mimosa Sparkling
Rossini Sparkling
Lambrusco( Italy )
Moet &Chandon – Brut Imperial

Wine Cocktails
Sangria ( Red / White / Rose )
Red Devil ( RedWine,Lime juice & Triple Sec )
Happy Appy( White Wine, Apple Juice &Cinammon )
Hazelnut Cake ( Sparkling Wine, Vanilla & Hazelnut )

Wines are subject to availabilty

Address: Ground Floor, Chinoy Mansion,, Near Gangar Opticians, Kemps Corner, Mumbai 400 026, Maharashtra, India

Pondicherry Cafe, SOFITEL

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Interactive,   boutique  dining,  with an  authentic  market  feel, reminiscent of an Indo-French blend of tastes and textures, serving buffet and à-la-carte selections.

Pondichery Cafe dining (1)

30% off on Indian & International wines Or
Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Set Course Menu – Price: Rs. 2000(All inclusive)

APPETIZER

BEETROOT AND CHEESE SALAD– V
Wild rocket leaves, golden and purple beets, beetroot and balsamic reduction, crispy goat cheese, walnuts

OR

GOUJONS
Crumbed chicken or fish slices, lemon, rocket and parmesan salad Pommery mustard, mayonnaise or tartar sauce

Wine: Kressmann, Chardonnay, France

MAINS

SOFT POLENTA- V
Creamy polenta, goat cheese, confit tomato, artichoke, roasted pine nut, mushroom sauce

OR

ROASTED NEW ZEALAND LAMB
Sous vide, cooked at 52*C, aubergine puree, confit tomato, green pea mash, fennel jus

OR

CONFIT DUCK
Confit duck, shallot smashed butter potatoes, beetroot, confit garlic and thyme jus

OR

FISH AND CHIPS
Crisp tempura fish, tartar sauce, salad, pomme frites

Wine:Kressmann, Merlot, France

DESSERT

CLASSIC BAKED CHEESE CAKE
Strawberry, Burnt butter solids

TEA / COFFEE

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CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE
Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut, 2004
Louis Roederer, Brut Vintage

NON VINTAGE
Drappier
Piper Heidseick, Brut
G.H. Mumm
Billecart Salmon, Brut
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
Bollinger “Special cuvee Brut
Taittinger Brut
Mumm Rose
Taittinger Rose

SPARKLING

Duc De Breux, Blanc de Blanc, Brut, France
Asti Spumante, Zonin, Italy
Sula, Brut, India
Zardetto Private Cuvee, Spumante Brut, Italy

WHITE WINES

FRANCE

Guy Saget La Petite Perrière, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010
Dourthe, Beau Mayne, Bordeaux, 2010
Guy Saget, Vouvray, Loire, 2008
Domaine Paul Mas, Vigne de Nicole Viognier Chardonnay, 2009
Dourthe N1, Bordeaux Blanc Sauvignon, 2009
Château De Fontenille, Entre Deux Mers Blanc, 2009
Delas Saint Esprit, Cote Du Rhone Blanc, 2009
Perrin Reserve White, 2010
Chateau Paranchere AOC, Bordeaux Superior, 2007
Gerard Bertrand, Chateau L’Hospitalet Reserve Blanc AOC, 2009
Gerard Bertrand, Speciale Reserve DOC, Chardonnay, 2009
Rene Mure, Riesling, 2009
Rene Mure, Gewurztraminer, 2008
Olivier Leflaive, Les Deux Rives, Chablis, 2008
Olivier Leflaive, Rully Premier Cru Blanc, 2008
Louis Latour, Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, 2007
E. Guigal, Condrieu, Rhone, 2004
Joseph Drouhin, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, 2006

ITALY
Golden Sparrow, Chardonnay, 2011
Mannara, Grillo Pinot Grigio, 2010
Tenuta Ca’bolani Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC Aquileia, 2009
Soave, Allegrini Corte Giara DOC Pagus, Veneto, 2011
Valpolicella Bertani Classic, 2010
Villa Antinori Bianco, 2010
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Pomino Bianco, 2011
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Attems, Pinot Grigio, 2011
Santa Cristina, Pinot Grigio, 2009
Tenuta Ca’Bolani, Pinot Grigio, Fruili Aquileia, 2009
Marchesi de Barolo, Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, 2010

AUSTRALIA
The Accomplice Chardonnay, 2009
Jacob’s Creek, Chardonnay, 2012
Two in the Bush, Semillon Sauvignon, 2012
Shaw & Smith, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2009
Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2009
Mount Pleasant ‘Elizabeth’, Semillon, 2010

NEW ZEALAND
Saint Clair, Chardonnay, 2009
Nobilo, Regional Collection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
Villa Maria ‘Private Bin’ Chardonnay East Coast, 2012
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010

UNITED STATES
Chateau ST Mitchelle ‘Erocia’, Riesling, 2011
Kendall Jackson, ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Chardonnay, 2011
Francis Coppola ‘Bianco’, Pinot Grigio, 2008
Caymus Vineyards, Conundrum, Napa Valley, 2009
Stag’s leap, Napa Valley, Chardonnay, 2008
Stag’s leap, Viogner, 2009

ARGENTINA & CHILE
Finca Flichman Misterio, Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010
Vina Tarapacá ‘La Isla’, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011

SOUTH AFRICA
Two Oceans, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, 2012
Two Ocean Fresh and Fruity, Chardonnay, 2012
Nederburg, The Wine Master’s Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011
Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, 2010

AUSTRIA, SPAIN & GEORGIA
Tbilvino Rkatsiteli, Georgia 2011
Torres, San Valentin, Spain 2010
Torres, Vina Esmeralda, Spain, 2010
Schloss Gobelsburg, Riesling Urgenstein, Austria, 2009
Domaine Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2010

GERMANY
Dr. Loosen, Dr. L, Riesling, 2009
Selbach Oster, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, 2009
Donnhoff, Riesling Troken, Nahe, 2009
Dr. Loosen, Bernkasteler lay, Kabinett Riesling, 2010

INDIA
Sula, Sauvignon Blanc, Nashik, 2009
Reveilo, Nashik, Chardonnay, 2010
Reveilo, Nashik, Chenin Blanc, 2007
Miazma, Chenin Reserve, 2010

RED WINES

FRANCE
Dourthe, Beau Mayne, Bordeaux, 2010
Dourthe N1, Bordeaux Rouge, France, 2009
Chateau de Fontenille, Bordeaux, 2011
Maison Albert Bichot, Beaujolais Villages, 2009
Maison Albert Bichot, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, 2011
Saint Cosme, Little James’ Basket Press, Rhone, 2010
Saint Cosme, Cotes-Du-Rhone, Rhone, 2010
E.Guigal, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone, 2009
Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, 2010
Maison Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent, 2008
E.Guigal, Gigondas, Rouge, 2009
Château Clarke, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, 2007
Château Potensac, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Médoc, 2006
Chapoutier, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, la Bernardine, 2010
E.Guigal, Cote-Rotie, Rhone, 2004
Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape, Rhone , 2007
Chateau Latour, 1999

ITALY
Golden Sparrow, Sangiovese, 2011
Sangiovese Rubicone Soledoro, 2012
Piccini, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, 2009
Castello Banfi, ‘Col di Sasso’ Sangiovese, IGT, 2009
Antinori, Santa Cristina IGT, Tuscany, 2010
Castello di Bossi, Bossi Chianti, 2009
Marchesi di Barolo, Dolcetto D’Alba DOCG, Piedmont, 2011
Peppoli, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Italy,2009
La Brancaia,Tre, 2010
Cavalli Tenuta Redini IGT Toscana, 2010
Vietti, Barbera d’ Alba, Tre Vigne, 2008
Querciabella, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, 2008
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Chianti Ruffina Nippozzano Réserva, 2005
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Luce Della Vitte, Lucente, Tuscany, 2010
Prunotto, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, 2005
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ‘Costasera’, Agricola Masi, 2006
Antinori, Tignanello IGT, Tuscany, 2008

AUSTRALIA
The Accomplice, Shiraz, 2009
Jacob’s Creek, Shiraz Cabernet, 2009
Yalumba ‘Y’ Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010
Peter Lehmann, Clancy’s, Barossa Valley, 2008
Peter Lehmann Art Series, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2010
Bird in Hand, Merlot, 2010
Brand’s Laira, Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Yalumba ‘Y’ Series, Grenache, 2010
D’ Arenberg ‘The Dead Arm’ ,Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2007

NEW ZEALAND
Nobilo Regional Collection, Merlot, 2010
Saint Clair, Pinot Noir, 2011
Allen Scot, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2009
Nobilo, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2009

UNITED STATES
Beringer Stone Cellars, Merlot, 2010
Beringer, Founders Estate Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2008
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Stimson Merlot, Washington State, 2007
Kendall Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, La Crema, 2007
Orin Swift, ‘The Prisoner’, Napa Valley, 2010

ARGENTINA, CHILE & GEORGIA
Finca Flichman Misterio, Malbec, Argentina, 2012
Tbilvino Saperavi, Georgia, 2010
Domaine Baron De Rothschild Lafite, Bodega Caro, Argentina, 2010
Bodega Norton, Malbec, Argentina, 2009
Bodega Norton ‘Reserva’, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina, 2009
Santa Rita120, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2010
Vina Tarapacá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2012
Santa Rita, Carmenere Reserve, Chile, 2009
Clos de los Siete, Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina, 2007

SOUTH AFRICA
Two Oceans, Shiraz, 2011
Nederburg, ‘Wine Master’s Reserve’, Shiraz, 2010
Nederberg, Pinotage, 2010
MAN Vintners, Shiraz, 2010
MAN Vintners, Pinotage, 2010
Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, 2010
Meerlust, Merlot, 2008

INDIA
Reveilo, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Nashik, 2009
Reveilo, Merlot, 2010
Reveilo, Syrah, Nashik, 2009
Sula, Merlot Malbec, 2010
Sula Dindori, Shiraz, Nashik, 2010
Miazma, Shiraz, 2010

DESSERT

Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Sauternes, France, 2008
Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, France, 1999

Wines are subject to availabilty

Address: C-57, Bandra Kurla Complex , Bandra (East) , MUMBAI, Maharashtra, 400051

Website: http://www.sofitel.com/6451

 

 

Jyran, Sofitel

For Pondicherry Café, Sofitel Hotel  (click):
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Tandoor Dining and Lounge Intimate spaces, a contemporary style and the cuisine of warriors and poets, make this North west Frontier Province culinary experience magical.

Jyran Dining

30% off on Indian & International wines Or
Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Set Course Menu – Price:Rs.2000 (all inclusive)

VEGETARIAN SET MENU

First Course: SOUP
TAMATAR KA SHORBA
Tomato broth tempered with whole coriander and cumin

Wine:Golden Sparrow, Chardonnay, Italy

Second Course: APPETIZERS (Choice of one)

PANEER KHAS
Exotic cottage cheese chunks filled with mint chutney, cooked in a clay oven
DAHI KE KEBAB
Hung yoghurt blended with fried cashew nuts, fresh coriander & green chillies
SUBZ SHIKHAMPURI
Seasonal vegetables and lentil cake seasoned with Indian spices and shallow fried

Third Course:MAINS (Choice of one)

KOFTA SUBZ BAHAR
Vegetables and cottage cheese dumplings cooked in a rich sauce of tomato,onion and cashew nut gravy
GANDANA KA SAAG
Chopped spinach tempered with garlic and red chilies
PIND DE CHOLE
A Punjabi specialty preparation made with chick peas tempered with dry pomegranate seeds and asafoetida

ASSORTED BREADS(Choice of one)
Naan Makhani, Tandoori Roti, Missi Roti

BIRYANI AND DAL ( both are served as accompaniments)

SUBZ DUM BIRYANI
Seasonal vegetable and basmati rice cooked and mixed with spices and cooked under steam

DAL MAKHANI
Whole black lentils cooked overnight on tandoor finished with butter and cream

Wine: Rubicone Soledoro, Sangiovese, Italy

Fourth  Course:DESSERT (Choice of one)

KHEER SHAN E SHAUKAT
Rice cooked in ghee with reduced milk, jaggery and cardamom topped with dry fruits
ASSORTED KULFI
Malai / Kesar / Paan

NON VEGETARIAN SET MENU

First Course:SOUP

ZAFFRANI MURGH AUR DHANIYE KA SHORBA
Saffron flavoured chicken soup

Wine:Golden Sparrow, Chardonnay, Italy

Second Course:APPETIZERS (Choice of one)

MURGH SHAZEBI KARAK SEEKH
Deep fried minced chicken filled with cheese, green chilies and mint
GILAFI SEEKH
Tender lamb mince with Chef Qureshi’s secret spices coated with bell peppers,onions cooked in a clay oven
MAHI AJAWANI TIKKA
Kolkata bekti marinated with caraway seeds and olive oil, cooked in a clay oven

Third Course:MAINS (Choice of one)

CHOOZA MAKHANI
A popular North Indian preparation made with tandoori chicken cooked in rich tomato gravy
DULMA MUTTER
Lamb mince and green peas cooked with onion, tomato and Indian spices
ALOO JALPARI
Home style preparation of fresh water pomfret and potatoes cooked with onion and tomatoes

ASSORTED BREADS(Choice of one)
Naan Makhani, Tandoori Roti, Missi Roti

BIRYANI AND DAL ( both are served as accompaniments)

MURGH DUM BIRYANI
Aromatic rice preparation with chicken and saffron cream

DAL MAKHANI
Whole black lentils cooked overnight on tandoor finished with butter and cream

Wine:Rubicone Soledoro, Sangiovese, Italy

Fourth  Course:DESSERT (Choice of one)

KHEER SHAN E SHAUKAT
Rice cooked in ghee with reduced milk, jaggery and cardamom
topped with dry fruits
ASSORTED KULFI
Malai / Kesar / Paan

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CHAMPAGNE

VINTAGE
Louis Roederer, Cristal, Brut, 2004
Louis Roederer, Brut Vintage

NON VINTAGE
Drappier
Piper Heidseick, Brut
G.H. Mumm
Billecart Salmon, Brut
Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
Bollinger “Special cuvee Brut
Taittinger Brut
Mumm Rose
Taittinger Rose

SPARKLING

Duc De Breux, Blanc de Blanc, Brut, France
Asti Spumante, Zonin, Italy
Sula, Brut, India
Zardetto Private Cuvee, Spumante Brut, Italy

WHITE WINES

FRANCE
Guy Saget La Petite Perrière, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010
Dourthe, Beau Mayne, Bordeaux, 2010
Guy Saget, Vouvray, Loire, 2008
Domaine Paul Mas, Vigne de Nicole Viognier Chardonnay, 2009
Dourthe N1, Bordeaux Blanc Sauvignon, 2009
Château De Fontenille, Entre Deux Mers Blanc, 2009
Delas Saint Esprit, Cote Du Rhone Blanc, 2009
Perrin Reserve White, 2010
Chateau Paranchere AOC, Bordeaux Superior, 2007
Gerard Bertrand, Chateau L’Hospitalet Reserve Blanc AOC, 2009
Gerard Bertrand, Speciale Reserve DOC, Chardonnay, 2009
Rene Mure, Riesling, 2009
Rene Mure, Gewurztraminer, 2008
Olivier Leflaive, Les Deux Rives, Chablis, 2008
Olivier Leflaive, Rully Premier Cru Blanc, 2008
Louis Latour, Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, 2007
E. Guigal, Condrieu, Rhone, 2004
Joseph Drouhin, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, 2006

ITALY
Golden Sparrow, Chardonnay, 2011
Mannara, Grillo Pinot Grigio, 2010
Tenuta Ca’bolani Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC Aquileia, 2009
Soave, Allegrini Corte Giara DOC Pagus, Veneto, 2011
Valpolicella Bertani Classic, 2010
Villa Antinori Bianco, 2010
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Pomino Bianco, 2011
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Attems, Pinot Grigio, 2011
Santa Cristina, Pinot Grigio, 2009
Tenuta Ca’Bolani, Pinot Grigio, Fruili Aquileia, 2009
Marchesi de Barolo, Gavi di Gavi, Piedmont, 2010

AUSTRALIA
The Accomplice Chardonnay, 2009
Jacob’s Creek, Chardonnay, 2012
Two in the Bush, Semillon Sauvignon, 2012
Shaw & Smith, Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, 2009
Leeuwin Estate, Prelude Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2009
Mount Pleasant ‘Elizabeth’, Semillon, 2010

NEW ZEALAND
Saint Clair, Chardonnay, 2009
Nobilo, Regional Collection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009
Villa Maria ‘Private Bin’ Chardonnay East Coast, 2012
Kim Crawford, Sauvignon Blanc, 2010

UNITED STATES
Chateau ST Mitchelle ‘Erocia’, Riesling, 2011
Kendall Jackson, ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Chardonnay, 2011
Francis Coppola ‘Bianco’, Pinot Grigio, 2008
Caymus Vineyards, Conundrum, Napa Valley, 2009
Stag’s leap, Napa Valley, Chardonnay, 2008
Stag’s leap, Viogner, 2009

ARGENTINA & CHILE
Finca Flichman Misterio, Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina, 2010
Viňa Tarapacá ‘La Isla’, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011

SOUTH AFRICA
Two Oceans, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, 2012
Two Ocean Fresh and Fruity, Chardonnay, 2012
Nederburg, The Wine Master’s Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, 2011
Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, 2010

AUSTRIA, SPAIN & GEORGIA
Tbilvino Rkatsiteli, Georgia 2011
Torres, San Valentin, Spain 2010
Torres, Vina Esmeralda, Spain, 2010
Schloss Gobelsburg, Riesling Urgenstein, Austria, 2009
Domaine Gobelsburg Gruner Veltliner, Austria, 2010

GERMANY
Dr. Loosen, Dr. L, Riesling, 2009
Selbach Oster, Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, 2009
Donnhoff, Riesling Troken, Nahe, 2009
Dr. Loosen, Bernkasteler lay, Kabinett Riesling, 2010

INDIA
Sula, Sauvignon Blanc, Nashik, 2009
Reveilo, Nashik, Chardonnay, 2010
Reveilo, Nashik, Chenin Blanc, 2007
Miazma, Chenin Reserve, 2010

RED WINES

FRANCE
Dourthe, Beau Mayne, Bordeaux, 2010
Dourthe N1, Bordeaux Rouge, France, 2009
Chateau de Fontenille, Bordeaux, 2011
Maison Albert Bichot, Beaujolais Villages, 2009
Maison Albert Bichot, Bourgogne, Pinot Noir, 2011
Saint Cosme, Little James’ Basket Press, Rhone, 2010
Saint Cosme, Cotes-Du-Rhone, Rhone, 2010
E.Guigal, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone, 2009
Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage, Petite Ruche, 2010
Maison Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques, Moulin-à-Vent, 2008
E.Guigal, Gigondas, Rouge, 2009
Château Clarke, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, 2007
Château Potensac, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Médoc, 2006
Chapoutier, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, la Bernardine, 2010
E.Guigal, Cote-Rotie, Rhone, 2004
Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf Du Pape, Rhone , 2007
Chateau Latour, 1999

ITALY
Golden Sparrow, Sangiovese, 2011
Sangiovese Rubicone Soledoro, 2012
Piccini, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, 2009
Castello Banfi, ‘Col di Sasso’ Sangiovese, IGT, 2009
Antinori, Santa Cristina IGT, Tuscany, 2010
Castello di Bossi, Bossi Chianti, 2009
Marchesi di Barolo, Dolcetto D’Alba DOCG, Piedmont, 2011
Peppoli, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Italy,2009
La Brancaia,Tre, 2010
Cavalli Tenuta Redini IGT Toscana, 2010
Vietti, Barbera d’ Alba, Tre Vigne, 2008
Querciabella, Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, 2008
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Chianti Ruffina Nippozzano Réserva, 2005
Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Luce Della Vitte, Lucente, Tuscany, 2010
Prunotto, Barolo DOCG, Piedmont, 2005
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ‘Costasera’, Agricola Masi, 2006
Antinori, Tignanello IGT, Tuscany, 2008

AUSTRALIA
The Accomplice, Shiraz, 2009
Jacob’s Creek, Shiraz Cabernet, 2009
Yalumba ‘Y’ Series, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010
Peter Lehmann, Clancy’s, Barossa Valley, 2008
Peter Lehmann Art Series, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, 2010
Bird in Hand, Merlot, 2010
Brand’s Laira, Coonawarra, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Yalumba ‘Y’ Series, Grenache, 2010
D’ Arenberg ‘The Dead Arm’ ,Shiraz, McLaren Vale, 2007

NEW ZEALAND
Nobilo Regional Collection, Merlot, 2010
Saint Clair, Pinot Noir, 2011
Allen Scot, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2009
Nobilo, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, 2009

UNITED STATES
Beringer Stone Cellars, Merlot, 2010
Beringer, Founders Estate Zinfandel, Napa Valley, 2008
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Stimson Merlot, Washington State, 2007
Kendall Jackson ‘Vintner’s Reserve’, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, La Crema, 2007
Orin Swift, ‘The Prisoner’, Napa Valley, 2010

ARGENTINA, CHILE & GEORGIA
Finca Flichman Misterio, Malbec, Argentina, 2012
Tbilvino Saperavi, Georgia, 2010
Domaine Baron De Rothschild Lafite, Bodega Caro, Argentina, 2010
Bodega Norton, Malbec, Argentina, 2009
Bodega Norton ‘Reserva’, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina, 2009
Santa Rita120, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2010
Viňa Tarapacá, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, 2012
Santa Rita, Carmenere Reserve, Chile, 2009
Clos de los Siete, Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina, 2007

SOUTH AFRICA
Two Oceans, Shiraz, 2011
Nederburg, ‘Wine Master’s Reserve’, Shiraz, 2010
Nederberg, Pinotage, 2010
MAN Vintners, Shiraz, 2010
MAN Vintners, Pinotage, 2010
Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap, 2010
Meerlust, Merlot, 2008

INDIA
Reveilo, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Nashik, 2009
Reveilo, Merlot, 2010
Reveilo, Syrah, Nashik, 2009
Sula, Merlot Malbec, 2010
Sula Dindori, Shiraz, Nashik, 2010
Miazma, Shiraz, 2010

DESSERT

Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Sauternes, France, 2008
Chateau d’Yquem, Sauternes, France, 1999

Wines are subject to availabilty

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Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Dinner

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Moet & Chandon hosted a Grand Vintage Dinner a few days ago to introduce their 2004, 1992 and 1975 vintages. Before I set off on the evening I should mention that it truly is great to see Moet Hennessy celebrate both their newly launched Indian made sparkling wine Chandon and their Champagne portfolio simultaneously.

I’ve always said that I’m happiest at dinnertime. This dinner in particular certainly made me very very happy and the copious amounts of Champagne I drank shamelessly had nothing to do with it.

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We started with their Non Vintage before getting into the three vintages 04, 92 and 75 with dinner.  Each fantastic, each with their own individual characteristics and I found it very interesting to compare all four of them together.

The Champagnes got more complex as the vintages got older, my personal favourite of the evening would probably be the 1992 which was somewhat mid way between the comparatively youthful 2004 and the more complex, nuttier 1975.

What caught me by surprise was the fantastic menu for the evening and the almost perfection with which the three vintages were paired with each of the courses.  The 1975 also went really well with dessert; a great example of just how versatile Champagne can be when it comes to food pairing.

A thunderous round of applause to the teams at Moet & the Chefs at the Four Seasons for creating an extraordinary wine and food driven pleasure experience.  All we need now is for them to do this with Veuve Clicquot !

The three vintages will be available in India in tiny quantities so you may just never get your hands on them but if you do, feel free to invite me to share that bottle of 92.

Nikhil Agarwal

Sommelier & Director, All Things Nice

Tasting notes:

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 2004

2004

A graceful palate with a light airy structure: straightforward yet complex, with a sleek, pure savour leading into a long, langourously rich finish. A light, lively, supple structure with mineral overtones.

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1992

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In the mouth the flavour is rich, warm and creamy, underlain by a delicately astringent structure. The impression of fullness and harmony linger. The finish is vivid and fresh with a subtle spiciness along with lingering notes of vanilla and candied citrus.

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1975

On the tongue the taste is vinous yet distinguished and, in the end, has a classical elegance with a certain uprightness. The warm, fleshy richness is underlain by a well-integrated, polished structure with rich notes of roasted nuts. The finish is firm and remarkably refined.

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Nikhil Agarwal in Deccan Herald

Deccan Herald features Nikhil Agarwal, sommelier and director of All Things Nice, with his views in “Wine and the Indian palate”.

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All Things Nice in Food & Hospitality World

Food & Hospitality World featured The 2nd Indian Wine Consumer Choice Awards conceptualized and organized by All Things Nice.  The aim of IWCCA is to give Indian consumers an opportunity to judge for themselves and on behalf of other consumers the best Indian wines and brands available in the country.

Food & Hospitality world February 2014

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All Things Nice in Hindustan Times

Hindustan Times features the 2nd Indian Wine Consumers Choice Awards organied by All Things Nice. This competition will create an independent list of India’s finest wines judged by the very people who drink them and the results will provide wineries, hotels, restaurants & retail chains with vital consumer preferences.

Hindustan Times 16th Jan 2014