UNFILTERED Archives: Events & Seminars

Episode 6: Quentin Paillard

Episode 6: Quentin Paillard
  Champagne Pierre Paillard is one of the most exciting domaines in France thanks to a fortunate marriage of pristine terroir and “bon sens paysan,” with a mix of innovative farming and old-school winemaking.   In this episode, Quentin Paillard credits the introduction of organically-farmed and densely-planted Pinot Fin massal selections, selective dosage,...

Episode 5: Christopher Loewen

Episode 5: Christopher Loewen
Today’s guest is Christopher Loewen, the 33-year-old at the helm of Weingut Carl Loewen, one of the Mosel’s smallest and most impressive estates.  Christopher, along with his father Karl-Josef and one other employee, farms some of the oldest ungrafted Riesling vines in the world from...

Episode 4: Giorgio Rivetti

Episode 4: Giorgio Rivetti
Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini.  In this episode, Giorgio reflects on...

Episode 3: Christina Turley

Episode 3: Christina Turley
Christina is the 2nd generation of the Turley wine family. After cutting her teeth in the hospitality world as a college student in New York at Gramercy Tavern and becoming the sommelier and beverage director for David Chang’s Momofuku family of restaurants,...

Episode 2: Pepe Raventós

Episode 2: Pepe Raventós
Pepe Raventós is the renowned winemaker and owner of Can Sumoi, Raventós i Blanc, and his eponymous brand, Vins Pepe Raventós, which produces Mas del Serral. In this episode, he shares his family history in the northern Penedès for 21 generations and the...

Episode 1: Michael and Harmon Skurnik

Episode 1: Michael and Harmon Skurnik
The Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast is officially live! The first episode features a lively conversation between Michael and Harmon Skurnik. They dig into the history and future of Skurnik Wines & Spirits—sharing stories about how we got to where we are...

Introducing the Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast

Introducing the Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast
Over the past year, we’ve invited dozens of winemakers, distillers, and other folks from the industry to sit down with us for interviews at HQ. You’ve probably seen teasers on our Instagram and a few full-length interviews here on the...

A Look Back at Our Fall Spirits Showcase

A Look Back at Our Fall Spirits Showcase
Earlier this month, we gathered with friends and partners for our Fall Spirits Showcase, shining a light on a dynamic range of distillates built for both the back bar and the cocktail shaker. From timeless favorites to exciting new releases,...

June Tour 2025: The Best of Germany and Austria

June Tour 2025: The Best of Germany and Austria
Eight of the best producers from Germany and Austria joined us at Skurnik HQ on the hottest day of the year to serve up some ice-cold Riesling, Grüner, and more. Last month, we kicked off our annual June Tour in...