Spice Meets Burgundy in the Flatiron
Flatiron · New York · Indian · Visit Website ↗
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 8, 2026 · How we review
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Walking into Junoon, the wine list feels like it belongs in a different ZIP code than 'modern Indian restaurant' — in the best possible way. A 350-500 bottle program anchored by serious Burgundy and German Riesling at an upscale Flatiron spot signals that someone here actually cares. This is not the afterthought wine list that most cuisine-forward restaurants phone in.
The backbone of this list is French and it leans hard into Burgundy — we're talking Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet territory, which is a flex at any restaurant, let alone one known for lamb chops and vindaloo. Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin rounds out the red Burgundy depth nicely for those who don't want to mortgage anything to drink well. Germany gets genuine respect here — Trimbach's Clos Sainte Hune and Egon Müller Scharzhofberger aren't list fillers, they're intentional picks that make sense alongside spice-driven food. California shows up meaningfully too, with Ridge Monte Bello and Kistler Chardonnay covering the prestige end of the New World.
With 16-24 options by the glass, there's enough rotation to keep regulars from ordering the same pour twice. The by-the-glass program skews toward European whites — smart given the menu's spice profile and the way Alsatian and German selections cut through heat. We'd love to see more transparency on exactly which pours are cycling through at any given time, but sommelier Young Kim's presence on the floor means you can just ask.
Müller-Catoir Riesling Spätlese — $60
At the entry point of this list, Müller-Catoir is a legitimate producer from the Pfalz making Riesling that punches well above its price tier. Off-dry with real structure, it's one of the smartest moves on the list for navigating Junoon's spice-forward menu without breaking the bank.
Domaine Weinbach Alsace Riesling
Most tables at Junoon will gravitate toward the Burgundy names they recognize, and Domaine Weinbach quietly sits there being one of the great Alsace producers at a fraction of the DRC drama. Its aromatic complexity and weight make it a surprisingly ideal match for the kitchen's layered sauces — and most diners walk right past it.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
Look, DRC on a list is always a conversation piece, and we respect the ambition. But unless you're celebrating something life-altering, the markup on top-tier Burgundy trophy bottles at a restaurant is rarely where you want to be. The list has plenty of genuine depth at prices that don't require a second mortgage — spend that energy elsewhere on this list.
Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune + Halibut with coconut-curry sauce
Clos Sainte Hune is a dry, mineral, age-worthy Alsatian Riesling with enough body and acidity to stand up to coconut-curry without getting swallowed. The wine's citrus and stone-fruit notes echo the brightness of the dish while its structure holds the line against the fat of the coconut. This is the pairing that makes you understand why Junoon bothered building a serious wine list.
The Bottom Line
Junoon has built one of the more legitimately interesting wine lists in New York's Indian dining scene — serious Burgundy, smart German picks, and a sommelier who knows the food. Markups on the prestige bottles are what they are in this city, but there's enough depth at reasonable prices that you don't have to play that game.
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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.
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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.
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· 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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