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Where Vines meet the Alps: Discovering Alto Adige

Where Vines meet the Alps: Discovering Alto Adige
In the high reaches of Italy’s northeast, just south as you cross over the Austrian border, lies Alto Adige—a region defined by dramatic contrasts. Jagged mountain peaks tower over terraced vineyards, and cool Alpine breezes compliment sun-drenched daylight hours. It’s...

Hana Makgeolli Joins the Skurnik Portfolio

Hana Makgeolli Joins the Skurnik Portfolio
A modern revival of Korea’s oldest brewing traditions, right from the heart of Brooklyn.  Dupont Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn can get loud. Wedged between an auto body shop and an HVAC repairer, machinery of a more refined kind is always...

Our picks from the Finger Lakes

Our picks from the Finger Lakes
9 min read Earlier this month, a team of Skurnik sales reps tasted their way through the Finger Lakes. The standouts include mind-blowing wines from Standing Stone, Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus some underrated spirits from FLX...

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...

Exploring the Montagne with Champagne Pierre Paillard

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...