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A Cage For Your Wine, The Wine We Can't Live Without, & The Science Behind Screw Caps
Plus: Ivan Orkin from Ivan Ramen shares his take on aglio e olio, a Valentine’s Day wine pop-up at the tippy top of a Williamsburg Hotel, and more.
Happy Thursday!
We were planning to include a write up of a wine shop we visited upstate over the weekend, but decided at the last minute to hold it for something new: The Sunday SWURL, launching this Sunday. The piece has a longer word count and a few photos to accompany it, and it felt like the right way to kick off a standalone edition we’ve been meaning to get going for a while. Look out for it in your inbox early Sunday morning.
In today’s newsletter, we’re sharing an in-depth article on screw caps, featuring perspectives from hospitality professionals, winemakers, and a professor at UC Davis. We’ve also rounded up a few upcoming events, included our Valentine’s Day–themed cartoon of the week, and more.
Outside of that, our next Win Son Wine Bar night will take place on Thursday, March 5. More details will be shared in next week’s newsletter. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for more frequent updates, and to subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our latest video content.
Enjoy, and thanks for reading!
— Nathan Bodenstein
Ivan Orkin, chef and founder of Ivan Ramen, on giving aglio e olio a Japanese spin and making wine than a drink in the kitchen.
Can wines successfully age under screw cap? Long-term producer data and ample scientific research now offers a detailed answer
Previously Mentioned Articles & Videos
Bar Blondeau, the rooftop bar at Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, is hosting Bascule, a wine pop-up series from Jordan Veran. This time, Jordan is teaming up with Gabriella Borg Costanzi, the Wythe Hotel’s Wine & Service Director, to put together a by-the-glass list that we’d order from blindly, without hesitation.
When: Saturday, February 14th
Timing: 6pm—12am
Location: Bar Blondeau, 80 Wythe Ave 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Original Instagram Post: See here
Lei has an exciting lineup of wine-focused nights coming up. Each one worth circling on your calendar.
On February 27th, the bar hosts a BTG and full list takeover from Jean-Marie Guffens, featuring all five of the Mâconnais cult producer’s projects as they re-enter the U.S. market for the first time in nearly a decade. Winemaker Julien will be pouring alongside his daughter, Marie.
March 1st brings celebrated Finger Lakes winemakers Kelby James Russell and Julia Rose Hoyle of Apollo’s Praise where they’ll be pouring a selection of exclusive bottles.
Then on March 2nd, Mullineux Wines is taking over the BTG list, with Chris Mullineux in the room and pouring alongside the team.
Three very different producers. Three very good excuses to be in Chinatown.
Upcoming Events We Previously Mentioned
A wine product we love & think you’ll love: a wine cage that lets you mess with your friends, or turn the night into a mini escape room. Equal parts chaos and entertainment.
Wine recommendation of the week: We love to find a reason to celebrate, and we’re celebrating the fact that we hit over 10 degrees Fahrenheit in New York on Wednesday with this sparkling wine from Savoie we’ll always buy when we see it at a shop or on a wine list.
Industry job posting: A New York–based Italian wine importer is hiring a sales representative.
Non-alcoholic recommendation of the week: This sparkling cider from a winemaker in upstate New York.
A notebook we’re loving: We came across this notebook over the weekend that helps you keep track of the wines you’ve had in a tangible way.