September 24, 2025
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,... UNFILTERED Archives: Events & Seminars
Tasting Italy’s Killer Bs: Barolo, Brunello, & Barbaresco
September 22, 2025
The days are getting shorter, the temperature cooler, and the familiar rhythms of fall are stirring up a craving for the classic Italian reds we affectionately call the Killer Bs: Barolo, Brunello, and Barbaresco. This month, we held our 3rd... June Tour 2025: The Best of Germany and Austria
July 1, 2025
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... Exploring the Montagne with Champagne Pierre Paillard
June 25, 2025
Earlier this month, we hosted guests from the New York wine community for a remarkable seminar with Quentin Paillard of Champagne Pierre Paillard, exploring the terroir of the Montagne de Reims through the domaine’s remarkable 2019s. Quentin, along with his... Swirling & Sipping from Coast to Coast: The 2025 Petite Portfolio Tastings
March 26, 2025
Every sport has its Super Bowl. Tennis has Wimbledon. Soccer has the World Cup. The NFL has the actual Super Bowl. And us? We have our annual portfolio tastings. Sometimes we go big with a Grand Portfolio Tasting, or GPT,... Celebrating Women in Wine & Spirits
March 21, 2025
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we recently hosted our third annual live panel & networking event at Skurnik HQ. We had a truly inspiring conversation with this group of groundbreaking women from across our industry. Our incredible panelists brought... Team Italy’s Biggest Event of the Year
September 30, 2024
Earlier this month, we welcomed three benchmark producers from northern Italy to showcase both current and library release expressions of their estate Nebbiolo: Claudia Cigliuti of Cigliuti in Barbaresco, Isabella Pelizzatti Perego of ARPEPE in Valtellina, and Chiara Boschis... 2024 June Tour: Germany, Austria & More
July 11, 2024
Last month, our annual June Tour traveled from coast to coast, and then some, starting in New York City and finishing in Hawai’i. The tour was made up of over 40 growers from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia, with a... The 2024 Brooklyn Spring Tasting
May 13, 2024
We celebrated our annual Brooklyn Spring Tasting on May 7th and welcomed dozens of producers from around the world to pour and discuss their exciting wines, spirits, and sakes. The tasting featured appearances from some of our favorite local... A Celebration of Women in Wine & Spirits
April 3, 2024
This past March, we had the privilege of hosting a live panel and networking event to celebrate Women’s History Month. We explored the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of being a woman in the wine and spirits industry. The evening was...