December 29, 2025
Giorgio Rivetti is the man behind the estates of La Spinetta and Contratto in Piedmont, Casanova della Spinetta in Tuscany, and his own import company based in the US, Indigenous Selections, which imports cult favorites such as Chiara Boschis and Ciacci Piccolomini. In this episode, Giorgio reflects on... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
Episode 3: Christina Turley
December 23, 2025
Christina is the 2nd generation of the Turley wine family. After cutting her teeth in the hospitality world as a college student in New York at Gramercy Tavern and becoming the sommelier and beverage director for David Chang’s Momofuku family of restaurants,... Episode 2: Pepe Raventós
December 15, 2025
Pepe Raventós is the renowned winemaker and owner of Can Sumoi, Raventós i Blanc, and his eponymous brand, Vins Pepe Raventós, which produces Mas del Serral. In this episode, he shares his family history in the northern Penedès for 21 generations and the... Episode 1: Michael and Harmon Skurnik
December 8, 2025
The Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast is officially live! The first episode features a lively conversation between Michael and Harmon Skurnik. They dig into the history and future of Skurnik Wines & Spirits—sharing stories about how we got to where we are... Introducing the Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast
December 2, 2025
Over the past year, we’ve invited dozens of winemakers, distillers, and other folks from the industry to sit down with us for interviews at HQ. You’ve probably seen teasers on our Instagram and a few full-length interviews here on the... The Woman Who Pioneered Frappato: Gaetana Jacono of Valle dell’Acate
October 22, 2025
“Frappato represents, for me, a link between the past and the future.” 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... Quentin Paillard on the Golden Age of Grower Champagne
October 20, 2025
“We decided to produce less and make better wine — wine that has a stronger identity.” History Champagne Pierre Paillard traces its roots to the early 18th century, when the family settled in Bouzy. The Paillards’ story in wine began when... Making Wine with Pride, Care, and Fairness | Pete Stolpman
October 10, 2025
“I can’t imagine running a vineyard any other way. Everything we make has a soul. Everything has a why.” Today’s guest is Pete Stolpman, the second-generation force behind Stolpman Vineyards in Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County—where stewardship of land... Rediscovering Argentina’s wine heritage with Matías Riccitelli
October 2, 2025
“It’s our heritage. I’m very passionate about my country and the potential that we have. It’s not only about Malbec for me—it’s about showing everyone our potential.” Cody Stephenson (World Portfolio Manager, Skurnik) and Matías Riccitelli (owner/winemaker, Riccitelli) taste... A conversation with legendary winemaker Pedro Parra
September 23, 2025
“What I’m looking for is very personal. It’s like a sound, like a great musician. The great wines of the planet have a sound.” Cody Stephenson (World Portfolio Manager, Skurnik) and Pedro Parra (saxophone player and owner/winemaker, Pedro Parra...