Too Many Wine Fairs To Count, A Panel You Won’t Want To Miss & More

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This week, we’re sharing two stories: one a recent SWURL release article that acts as a reminder as to why wine is so important and another from National Geographic exploring New Mexico as an unexpected wine destination.

Outside of that, there are too many wine events to count happening in NYC over the next two weeks, but we’ve shared a few highlights. Plus, there’s a special SWURL x MYSA bundle we’ve put together, our November 5th panel event that includes free 2-day RAW WINE tickets, and much more.

Enjoy and thank you for reading!

Why Wine Still Matters, And Always Will

While people are reported to be drinking less. Public health warnings feel louder than ever. And for many, wine feels too expensive, too complicated, too much. But is what keeps us coming back something more than the drink itself?

The Unexpected Wine Country You Need to Visit: New Mexico

Hispanic and Native American wine producers cultivate vineyards at high altitude and on desert plains in this southwestern state, making for some unique cellar-door visits.

During the course of the following week, it’s safe to say that there are a lot of wine-focused events taking place in NYC. All exciting events happening, some wine bar takeovers, some ticketed dinners and a lot of wine fairs.

• A SWURL-special event: In collaboration with our friends at RAW WINE, we’re hosting a panel event moderated by Ryan Goydos of SuperVinoBros. The discussion will feature Eric Asimov, Chief Wine Critic of The New York Times; Eric Moorer, Wine Director at Gemini D.C.; Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista; and Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela. It’s our way of bringing the personality of SWURL to life through a topic we’re deeply invested in: The Past, Present & Future of American Wine.

• New York City Apéro au Champagne at Nine Orchard Greenhouse on Friday, October 24th. Ticket price: $350

• Karakterre, a central and eastern European fair, is taking place on Saturday, October 25th at Domino Park. Ticket price: $99

• Orange Glou, a wine fair centered around… orange wine is taking place at Home Studios (873 Broadway, near Union Square) on Sunday, October 26th. Ticket price: $50-60

• The Amber Georgia Wine Fair, featuring over 30 winemakers from the Republic of Georgia, will take place at Industry City on Saturday, November 8th. Tickets: $50 

• RAW WINE returns to Industry City on Sunday, November 9th and Monday, November 10th. If you purchase a ticket to our panel event on Wednesday, November 5th, you’ll automatically receive complimentary tickets to both days of RAW WINE. 2-day ticket price: $110; Panel event (with RAW WINE tickets included): $95

• Clovis x Win Son Restaurant: Clovis will be pouring select wines alongside a 5-course dinner between their Paris restaurant La Chope des Artistes and Win Son on Sunday, November 9th and Monday, November 10th. Reservation link here.

• Kafana is hosting Movia and Kabaj for a price fixe dinner featuring live music on Friday, October 24th. Reservations can be found here.

• Markus Altenburger is taking over Baby Sips on Friday, October 24th from 5—8 PM.

“I somehow end up on the same ride every year.”

Other News & Other Stuff & Other Reads

• A lil SWURL update: Excited to share that we’re stepping into the world of video. Filming starts next week for the first episode and we’ll have much more to share once it wraps up. We’ll announce everything here as well, but in the meantime, you can follow our YouTube channel to stay tuned.

• A product we love and think you’ll love: this modern, easy-to-carry $40 backgammon set that’s perfect for bringing along to the wine bar. More activities, more fun!

• A limited SWURL-curated wine bundle: and 10% off when you sign up for their newsletter + free shipping on the bundle.

• Wine recommendation of the week: A $25-30 pinot noir from Colorado. A wine and winery we wish we could find more regularly outside of the shops in Denver.

• A newsletter worth subscribing to: Alice Feiring’s The Feiring Line.
  A must-read for any wine lover. Alice brings such a sharp, singular perspective to wine writing and remains a benchmark for up and coming voices in the industry.

• Mark Your Calendar: The next Win Son x SWURL x SuperVinoBros Wine Bar is happening Thursday, November 13th. And we’re doing a very fun Austrian wine takeover. Perhaps a surprise release party for something coming soon.