Eight Bottles, Zero Filler, Solid Sushi Companion
Sandy Springs · Asian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed November 6, 2026 · How we review
RagingWine reviewed NoriFish Sandy Springs’s wine list and gave it The Reliable — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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Eight bottles. That's the whole list. At first glance it looks like someone made a quick grocery run, but stick with it — these eight actually make sense for a sushi spot and the selection shows some genuine thought went into which regions and styles belong here.
The list covers the bases a seafood-forward kitchen needs: an Alsatian Riesling from Trimbach for delicate fish, a Château de Berne Rosé for lighter rolls, and the Ken Wright Willamette Valley Pinot Noir holding down the red side with enough acidity to work around raw fish without bulldozing it. The Domaine du Vieux Lazaret Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the boldest pour on the menu and feels slightly out of place in a sushi context, though it would be right at home alongside a wagyu roll or a heavier cooked dish. The Moët & Chandon Brut rounds out the bubbles category — a safe, crowd-pleasing choice even if it's not exactly adventurous. What's missing is any by-the-glass rotation detail, which is a real gap for a list this small.
By-the-glass details aren't available from our source, so we can't confirm which of these eight are poured by the glass or at what price. For a list this compact, the expectation would be that most if not all are available by the pour — but until we see confirmed pricing, that's an open question.
The Bottom Line
NoriFish Sandy Springs isn't trying to be a wine destination — and that's fine. The eight-bottle list is curated rather than lazy, with real producers like Trimbach and Ken Wright doing the heavy lifting. We'd send a friend here knowing they won't be stuck with generic plonk, but we'd also tell them not to expect a wine revelation. Order thoughtfully and you'll eat and drink well.
8 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Trimbach. Alsace France Riesling 2019
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Cade Napa Valley Sauv Blanc 2020
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Jordan Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019
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Ken Wright Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020
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Domaine du Vieux Lazaret. Rhone France Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019
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Hanatoro. Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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Moet Chandon Brut Champagne France, Champagne
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Ch De Berne Inspiration, Provence France, Rose
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Willing but Green
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
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Set & Forget
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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