June 7, 2024
In the Rheinhessen, a family estate is reaping the benefits of well over 100 years of family history and 40 million years of geological evolution with showstopping cool climate wines. The Rheinhessen is the largest winemaking region in Germany... UNFILTERED Archives: News Feature
An Introduction to Ukrainian Wine with Bruce Schneider of Vyno Ukrainy
June 4, 2024
We sat down with Bruce Schneider to discuss the current state of Ukrainian winemaking and taste some of the first wines imported to the U.S. We talk about his family ties to the country, the challenges of importing wine from... 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 Trip to the Finger Lakes
April 30, 2024
The itinerary included the vineyards of Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus a stop at Finger Lakes Distilling. Most regions with a continental climate enjoy four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Much of Upstate New York,... Earth Day 2024: Remy Saves the Sea
April 17, 2024
Meet the father-daughter duo fighting plastic pollution with a special bottle of California rosé. Remy Dorrance is not your average 13-year-old kid. She loves chasing bugs in the grass, surfing the Pacific, and ripping mountain bike trails with her... 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... Unboxing “Batch Ceniza” from Distilería Santanera
April 1, 2024
Once a year, our friends at Santanera release a special, limited edition bottling of intensely terroir-specific blanco tequila. Each batch is produced from agave grown by the Santanera team in a unique parcel in Los Valles, fully certified organic in... Welcome to the Portfolio, Pray Tell!
March 28, 2024
Pray Tell is the solo project of Tom Caruso, a young Oregon-based winemaker who produces beautiful, organically grown, low-intervention wines. Tom grew up in South Philadelphia to an Italian immigrant family. His childhood frequently featured scenes of making Merlot... The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 12, 2024
Every two years we bring winemakers, brewers, and distillers together under one roof for our Grand Portfolio Tasting. This tasting presents an exceptional opportunity to taste over 900 spirits, wines, sakes, and ciders while meeting the artisans behind the bottles.... Spirited Resolutions: What We’re Drinking in 2024
December 27, 2023
In the magically liminal last week of December, when anything seems possible just a few calendar squares from now, Skurnik Spirits team members from the East, West, and South look to the coming year, and it seems that wishes for...