December 29, 2025
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... UNFILTERED Archives: Events & Seminars
Episode 3: Christina Turley
December 23, 2025
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
December 15, 2025
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
December 8, 2025
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
December 2, 2025
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
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,... 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,...