January 21, 2021
Native of Navarra and son of the pioneering Juan Magaña of the iconic Viña Magaña estate, Diego Magaña has rapidly consolidated his position since 2014 as one of northern Spain’s young stars. Though still at the reins of the family... UNFILTERED Archives: News Feature
TERROIR TALK: Pierre Girardin’s Beginnings, Philosophy, & Expressions of Meursault, Volnay, and Pommard
January 15, 2021
Pierre-Vincent Girardin is the 13th generation of his family to make wine in Burgundy. When his father, Vincent Girardin, sold his domaine in 2011, he kept 4.5 hectares of his best sites to one day pass on to his son.... Bisci of Matelica: Where Verdicchio Meets the Mountains of Le Marche
January 5, 2021
It was December of 1998 when the client came knocking on Bisci’s doors. He wanted wine, naturally, but not just any. He wanted young wine, vino di annata. But at that time, Bisci didn’t release their Verdicchio until two years... Pour Yourself a (Jancis) Glass & Enjoy Our Top Posts of 2020
December 29, 2020
FIND OUR JANCIS GLASSWARE CATALOGUE HERE. WHATTA YEAR. We at Skurnik are endlessly proud of our Portfolio Management team, who, among seemingly hundreds of other responsibilities, are frequent contributors to the blog and our social media presence (shameless plug: catch... Reel Cocktails: 2020 Holiday Edition
December 24, 2020
This winter, your Friendly Skurnik Spirits Team trades pages for pictures, switching out our Books & Booze Cocktail series for a collection of libations inspired by a few of our favorite holiday films. Net-mix and Chill? That’s right—we said it.... 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... Foundations of Flavor: On Acid with Johannes Selbach
December 17, 2020
A NOTE ON ACID Acidity is one of the most important components in wine, white or red, providing structure and balance; it is one of the foundations of flavor. In the picturesque village of Zeltingen, the Selbach family produces a... TERROIR TALK: An Interview with Clément Vergnon of Champagne JL Vergnon
December 11, 2020
Didier Vergnon and his dynamic son Clément are the 4th and 5th generations to lead this small, 5-hectare estate in the Grand cru village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger. Founded in 1950, it was in the 1980s that JL Vergnon first... What Do I Do With This?: Norden Aquavit Original Taffel Style
December 3, 2020
Let’s talk about caraway… Sometimes referred to as meridian fennel or Persian cumin, caraway is a plant that belongs to the carrot family whose fruit, when dried, is often mistakenly referred to as a seed. These fruits tantalizingly mimic... Champagne’s Spécial Club: New Releases from Outstanding Growers
December 1, 2020
PIERRE GIMONNET Didier Gimonnet’s father was an original member of the Spécial Club and joined in 1971. Located in Cuis, the holdings at Gimonnet are almost all located in the Côte des Blancs, focusing on Cramant and Chouilly Grand Crus. Blending...