An Egyptian Wine Glass, a British Seafood Restaurant Opening, and a Winemaker That’s About to Be Easier to Find

Hello!

We went to noreetuh in Manhattan this past Sunday and couldn’t say enough good things about the dinner. A $10 corkage fee, a wine list with one of the most comprehensive Riesling selections we’ve ever seen (we went with a staff recommendation of a 1997 Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr that we never would’ve guessed was a 29-year-old bottle), Hawaiian food that made us realize something this good had been right in front of us the whole time, and hospitality from the staff that was wildly refreshing.

In today’s newsletter, we’re sharing something new: our first news report, which happens to cover one of the most respected wine importers adding a highly sought-after Piedmontese winemaker to their portfolio, along with an announcement from San Francisco Chronicle wine critic Esther Mobley that she’s moving back home to Boston to become the Boston Globe’s Food Editor.

Enjoy, and thanks for reading!

— Nathan Bodenstein

One of Barolo’s Most Coveted Producers Expands Its U.S. Footprint

We first came across the wines of Elio Sandri a few years ago at Ristorante Giglio in Lucca and were immediately captivated by what we had. After returning to the States, tracking down the wines felt like a bit of a treasure hunt. They could occasionally be found at Chamber Street Wines in New York or Thatcher’s in California, but usually in very limited quantities, if they had any left at all.

We’re excited to report that the wines will now be imported by Rosenthal Wine Merchants, making Sandri’s bottles far more widely available across the United States. Read the full announcement here.

One Last Drink with Esther Mobley

San Francisco Chronicle wine critic Esther Mobley is moving back to her hometown of Boston to become the food editor at the Boston Globe. Mobley spent more than a decade covering the California wine scene and has been a crucial voice for the industry. We hope to see her writing about wine again soon!

Previously Mentioned Articles & Videos

• Should New York Wine Shops Be Allowed to Sell Non-Alcoholic Products? SWURL

• How Impressionist Artists Paved the Way for Declassified French Wine, SWURL

• [Video] Eric Asimov of The New York Times Talks About How He Learned About Wine, SWURL

• [Video] A Night Out With SWURL, Featuring SuperVinoBros, SWURL

The Sample Sale of All Sample Sales

Homeware brand Gohar World is hosting a sample sale this weekend at their NYC studio, featuring archived bestsellers, never-before-seen samples, linens from the vault, and more. If we had an endless budget, this would be our first and last stop. Details, plus two of our picks from their e-commerce store below:

• When: Friday, March 13th & Saturday, March 14th

• Timing: 12 PM - 7 PM

• Location: 73 Hudson St. Floor 4, New York 10013

• Original Instagram Post: See here.

• A wine product we love & think you’ll love: 99% of what Gohar World will have at their sample sale. Including this coupe-style wine glass hand-blown in Cairo (different from the one above).

• Wine recommendation of the week: This ~$25 off-dry Riesling from one of one the Mosel’s great winemakers. 

• A restaurant opening: The owners of King are opening a British seafood–inspired restaurant next door to their West Village location.

• A wine bar opening: The team behind the Lower East Side’s Babysips is opening what looks to be a beautiful new spot in Bushwick.

• Non-alcoholic recommendation of the week: This variety pack from a n/a brand we’ve been loving for a while. Perfect for the warmer’s days that are hopefully approaching soon.

• A restaurant job opening in NYC: Taiwanese eatery Ho Foods is looking for help with the front of house, prep cook and bussing. Send them an email at [email protected] if you’re interested in this opportunity.

• Book recommendation of the week: A comprehensive book exploring some of the most unique McDonald’s locations around the world. Unique in concept and beautifully designed as well.