Katya L.
Yelp
Still a work in progress, Flor Wines already has the makings of something special. A wine shop and, eventually, a wine bar from the wine director of Le Pigeon and Canard, Flor brings a varied offering of offbeat wines to the Pearl.
Although the space is still being built out (as of our visit this week) it's already promising, with huge windows and lots of light, lovely woodwork, and fun floral rugs. There's also a wine cave for those extra-special, hard-to-find bottles, and a storage space that may eventually turn into an event space or a speakeasy-type hideaway.
There will be wines by the glass in early 2022, which I can't wait for, as the wine selection here is smart and intriguing. I'm really looking forward to posting up at the bar or at the long communal table and picking Andy Fortgang's brain on his wine expertise. Andy was onsite during our visit and it was great to have access to such a knowledgeable and interested industry insider to geek out with.
The wines are sourced from all over, but largely internationally, although local productions do feature (especially with the current supply chain issues). There are plenty of small producers and lesser-known varietals and methods of preparation, organized geographically. I particularly appreciate that the bottles on offer range in price, so you can pick up an interesting, unique bottle or two without breaking the bank (although there's plenty of that, too, for the high flyers among us).
Flor takes geeky, niche wines and makes them accessible. I can't wait to dive into more of their offerings.