February 16, 2023
There’s no quicker way to distract the entire Skurnik office than with that pungent, aromatic smell of melting cheese; trust us, we confirmed it with a photoshoot at our NYC headquarters. Raclette, for the unindoctrinated, refers to the both the... UNFILTERED Archives: Food Pairings
Sunday Supper in Sicily: The Traditional Recipes of Valle dell’Acate
December 14, 2022
Valle dell’Acate is world-renowned for making high-quality Sicilian wines of incredible elegance that exhibit a very special sense of place– which is no small feat on this island. It’s telling that the estate is both one of the original pioneers... Something for Everyone: Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022
Arguably, the only thing more essential than your guest list and menu for a day filled with gratitude is your wine list! Whether you’ll be hosting this year, or will look forward to being someone else’s guest, choosing the right... Turkey ✔️ Sides ✔️ Delicious Things to Drink ✔️ – Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 12, 2021
Any one else a little jarred that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away? Wasn’t it just summer? And now it’s Christmas? Help! You can start planning out your Thanksgiving feast and guest list whenever you please, but I think... Pairing Food with Cider: A Fresh Take on Fall Flavors
October 14, 2021
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing – folks we are in cider season. This past weekend we took home a few of our favorites to see how well they pair with food. The results were eye-opening (and delicious!)... Pairing Candy with Cocktails: Spooky Edition!
October 1, 2021
This Halloween, why not blow your inner 12-year-old’s mind by dovetailing the holiday’s most nostalgic candy flavors with complementary or contrasting spirits? These compelling flavor combinations can add dimension to classic cocktails and candies alike. And who doesn’t like to... BUON NATALE 2020: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 22, 2020
BUON NATALE 2020 It’s been a year of challenge and a year of change. And this holiday season, more so than ever, we long to be together with family and friends. Thank you Molettieri, Colli di Lapio, Pomona, Arpepe, Carlo... Thanksgiving Mis en Place: Our Picks from Germany, Austria, & Champagne
November 18, 2020
The major holidays that make a meal the centerpiece and reason for celebration are our favorites. While this years’ holidays are likely going to look different at all of our houses next week, there will always be wine. Thanksgiving,... BUON NATALE 2019: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 20, 2019
Great wines are made by passionate, attentive, meticulous, and loving hands. And it never hurts to remember that our wonderful winemakers are people who come in from the fields every day and look forward, as we do, to a moment... BUON NATALE 2018: Christmas Traditions from Our Italian Winemakers’ Table to Yours!
December 19, 2018
For our 3rd Annual “Buon Natale” post, we thought it a perfect opportunity to check in with some of our newest Italian producers to the Skurnik family: BiancaVigna, Benito Ferrara, Torre Raone, and Malvirà. Each producer was kind enough to...