Spice Meets Burgundy, Nobody Loses
Midtown West · New York · Indian · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed Indian Accent’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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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.
Bründlmayer Grüner Veltliner — $60–$80 est.
Grüner Veltliner and Indian spice is one of wine's great underrated matches — the peppery, high-acid profile cuts through richness and doesn't flinch at heat. Bründlmayer is a serious producer making this a genuinely good bottle at the lower end of the price range.
Blandy's Madeira
Most tables walk right past the Madeira section, which is their loss. Blandy's brings oxidative complexity and a sweet-savory balance that makes it a fascinating match for the bolder, more intensely spiced dishes on the menu — or an unconventional closer at the end of the meal.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
DRC on any restaurant list is going to carry a markup that would make a grown adult cry. At Indian Accent, the premium is real and the food — however excellent — isn't the setting where you want to spend that kind of money on a bottle. Save DRC for somewhere you can give it your full, undivided attention.
Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling + Meetha Achar Old Delhi Lamb
The lamb's sweet pickle brine and rich spicing need something with serious acidity and a touch of residual sweetness to keep pace — that's Scharzhofberger to a tee. German Riesling at this level doesn't just survive the dish, it makes both the food and the wine taste better.
The Bottom Line
Indian Accent holds a Best of Award of Excellence for a reason — this is a wine list built with genuine curiosity about what belongs next to modern Indian cuisine, not just what fills a page. Prices get steep at the top end, but the depth and intentionality here are worth the trip.
Midtown · New York · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie earns its place as a reliable stop for wine in Midtown, especially if you're leaning French. The glass list is genuinely wide and has some smart picks buried in it — the Fleurie and the Wiemer Riesling both punch above their price points. Markups trend steep as you climb the bottle list, so your money works hardest in the by-the-glass section. If you're here for the brasserie experience, the wine program holds up its end of the deal.
Solid Range
Steep
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Steakhouse
BLT Prime's wine program is glass-only, which limits your options if you came for a big bottle moment, but the pricing is honest and the selection is more thoughtful than most steakhouses bother with. If you're keeping it casual and ordering by the glass, you can drink well here without feeling taken advantage of — and that's not nothing in this city.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· New York · Restaurant
The Palm Midtown is not where you'd expect to find Puzelat and Ruth Lewandowski sitting next to each other on a wine list — which is exactly what makes it worth a second look. Six bottles is a short menu, but all six are defensible picks at prices that don't insult you. If you're in the mood to trust the list and not overthink it, this works.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
Murray Hill · New York · Classic American Steakhouse
Wolfgang's is a reliable steakhouse wine experience in the sense that you know exactly what you're getting: a list built around the bottle you already know, priced for the room you're sitting in. If you're here to close a deal over a Porterhouse for Two, the wine list will do its job without embarrassing anyone — but it's not going to surprise you, and it's almost certainly going to cost more than it should. Go in with eyes open and a strong second-choice red in mind.
Crowd Pleasers
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· New York · Mediterranean
Zaytinya's wine list is a rare thing in New York: a focused, regionally coherent program that commits hard to Greek and Eastern Mediterranean varieties without making you feel like you need a flashcard to order. The by-the-glass selection alone — 18 options, all under $18, featuring producers most wine lists wouldn't touch — makes this worth visiting even before the food arrives. If you eat here and order a Cabernet, that's on you.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
SoHo · New York · Italian
A long bottle list with Italian, Burgundy and Champagne sections, fronted by a 22-wine glass page. For a glass, try the Skerk Orange Wine from Friuli at 25/95, and for a bottle on a lighter budget, the Volpaia Vermentino at 60; upstairs in the café, the labeled list pours Palistorti di Valgiano's orange Tuscan blend at Glass $22. Confirm prices before you order, because the site's Upstairs Café dinner menu and the beverage PDF do not match. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
· Suwanee · Indian
Mehak is a genuinely nice place to eat — the food draws real praise and the room delivers. The wine program, however, is an afterthought we can't fully assess from the outside. If you're coming for wine discovery, you may want to call ahead and ask what's actually on the list; if you're coming for the chicken tikka masala and a low-key bottle of something drinkable, you'll probably be fine.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Marietta · Indian
Rangeen is worth visiting for the food — the Pani Puri and Butter Chicken have genuine fans, and the atmosphere delivers. But the wine program, as far as we can tell, isn't a reason to show up. Come for the kitchen, order a cocktail or a Lassi, and revisit the wine question if the list ever gets the attention it deserves.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Lafayette Street · Canandaigua · Indian
Flavors isn't a wine destination, but it's not pretending to be one either — the list is honest, the prices are fair, and the Fox Run Riesling alone justifies ordering a bottle. Come for the food, drink the Riesling, and don't overthink it.
Plays It Safe
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
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