Bond Over Some Crystal Clear Champagne this New Year’s Eve

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Dec 27th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

What sommelier Nikhil Agarwal realised early on was that fine wine is in sync with all things importantlove, luxury, life. On that note, he introduces us to a host of some exquisite Champagne sparklers that move beyond the obvious Dom Perignon and its likes  ...   Continue Reading »

Drinking Cognac is a Decadent, Indulgent Experience

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Oct 22nd 2012 at 6:01AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Nikhil Aggarwal had his first truly prestige cognac at the ITC in Delhi, when he worked for Moet Hennessy. Since then, he's developed a fine taste for the decadent drink  ...   Continue Reading »

The Hot List: Fantastic Whiskies

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Sep 28th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

You've made your money and want to enjoy the high life with good food and, more importantly, drink. Nikhil Agarwal, of All Things Nice, tells you which whiskies you could, and should, drink  ...   Continue Reading »

How Do Indian Wines Measure Up on the International Front?

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Sep 14th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

How do Indian wines compare against imported ones? And which wines are the ones to know (and drink?). Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal gives us the low down  ...   Continue Reading »

Pairing Wines with Indian Food

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Jul 17th 2012 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to pairing wines with Indian food. According to All Things Nice director Nikhil Aggarwal, the trick to matching fine wines with Indian food is to experiment; and more importantly have fun with your pairing. That's why a blushing rose can go great with biryani and a Reisling with a mild Tiger prawn curry  ...   Continue Reading »

On the Wine Trail in Bordeaux

By Nikhil Agarwal  ON Oct 14th 2011 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

If you love wine and have a semi-religious relationship with it, Bordeaux is your Mecca. Wine expert Nikhil Agarwal tells us where to stay, eat and most importantly, drink in Frances wine country  ...   Continue Reading »