October 12, 2026
For our final installment celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Skurnik’s expert on Mexican distillates Justin Lane Briggs sits down with José María “Chema” Dondé Rangel, the visionary founder of Panorama Mezcal. Chema details his journey through New York hospitality, moving from... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
Federico Gambetta is Constantly Evolving
October 4, 2026
Every vigneron knows that the only constant is change. Federico Gambetta feels this everywhere—in the vineyard, in his wines, and in himself. The tradition of wine in Argentina is also a story of change. In this episode, Fede explains... Pete Stolpman Can’t Imagine Running a Vineyard Any Other Way
September 28, 2026
Much has been said about sustainability practices in the wine business, often focused on clean farming and eco-friendly packaging. Rarely does the term include sustainability when it comes to people—how a business seeks the best for its employees, their... Matías Riccitelli is on a Mission to Express the Potential of Argentina
September 21, 2026
70 years ago, Chandon planted Chenin Blanc, of all grapes, in Patagonia, of all places. With hardly any infrastructure or full-time farmers to support the extremely remote vineyard, the project was abandoned after just a few years. The juice,... The heritage of Mexico’s indigenous spirit with Javier Jimenez of Caballito Cerrero
September 14, 2026
Javier Jimenez can trace his roots back 15 generations in the Tecuane Ravine, a culturally significant canyon in Jalisco that is home to a UNESCO World Heritage site. Before European contact, indigenous people carved large circular pits into the... Catherine Kistler of Occidental Wines
September 7, 2026
When you grow up in Sonoma, the daughter of a living wine legend, you have a knack for noticing things that others tend to miss. Subtle tasting notes among Pinot Noir blocks stand out boldly. Farming knowledge that took... A bonus episode from David Skurnik and Oren Simon
August 31, 2026
Smooth transitions are crucial to sustaining a family business. Across our portfolio, we champion estates passed on from generation to generation. They last because their work is not just what they do—it’s who they are. They... English Sparkling Wine: Winemaker Marcus Rayner-Ward of Wiston Estate
August 24, 2026
Though the increasing prevalence of English wine might feel like a novel side effect of the day’s changing climate, Vitis vinifera first took root in the British Isles in the year 43 AD; wherever ancient Romans went, so went wine.... Vittorio Zoppi of Antica Torino
August 3, 2026
Growing up in Genoa, Vittorio Zoppi was born with an instinctive appreciation for good food and wine and a passion for all things Italian. As a young man, he made a career out of connecting Italian wine estates with... How Gaetana Jacono pioneered the New Sicily wine movement
July 27, 2026
Today’s guest is Gaetana Jacono, the woman who pioneered a new style of Sicilian wine in the province of Ragusa. Before she conquered the market with her perfumed, elegant, and enticing wines from Valle dell’Acate, Sicilian wines were typically bold,...