September 1, 2022
Many consider Raventós i Blanc to be one of the finest, if not the finest, producer of sparkling wine in Spain—and beyond. It’s always a pleasure to sit down and catch up with twenty-first (!) generation proprietor Pepe Raventós, especially... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
Grüner in Penn: Galen & Sarah Troxell on Galen Glen
August 31, 2022
Skurnik Wines welcomes our first Pennsylvania winery, Galen Glen, to the American Portfolio! Galen and Sarah established Galen Glen in 1995 when they purchased the Troxell Farm from Galen’s father. At that time Galen was a mechanical engineer and 6th... The Ballad of Ballard Canyon – Peter Stolpman on Stolpman Vineyards
June 15, 2022
Stolpman Vineyards’ story is reminiscent of the early pioneers of American winegrowing; they started with a dream of cultivating the land with their family and producing world class wine. Since then, their family has grown to include a full-time staff... An Interview with Carlo Mondavi: Sustaining 100 years of Mondavi Family Winemaking
April 27, 2022
At RAEN, brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continue the pursuit of not only their dreams of making Pinot Noir, but also the one-hundred-year legacy of family love and dedication to the grape. Carlo pushes toward a truly ‘sustainable’ legacy of... A Toast to the Coast – Brian Talley on the new San Luis Obispo Coast AVA
April 13, 2022
As a third-generation farmer of the San Luis Obispo Coast and a leader of the local wine industry, Brian Talley was the perfect person to help create California’s newest and most coastal AVA. San Luis Obispo County sits on the... The Big Chill is Back: Frost and France in 2022
April 4, 2022
In the early morning of Monday April 4th, many growers across France were out in force, fighting negative temperatures to prevent another devastating Spring frost. Luckily for many, the worst was avoided in this first bout with mother nature. We... A Grassroots, All-American Label with Trusted, Sustainable Vineyards – Josh Phelps on Grounded Wine Co.
February 17, 2022
Above: Josh Phelps of Grounded Wine Co. Working with trusted farmers and childhood friends, Grounded Wine Co. reflects Napa native Josh Phelps’ deep understanding of wine, one that can only be achieved from growing up around the vines. Josh’s roots... The 2021 Germany Vintage Report
February 2, 2022
Above: Harvest in Wehlen at Schloss Lieser. GERMANY 2021: A STRUCTURED, MODERN CLASSIC In talking with growers, the common refrain was that 2021 was one of the most challenging (and expensive!) growing seasons in recent memory. In the Nahe, Cornelius... The 2021 Austria Vintage Report
January 26, 2022
Above: Grapes during harvest at Schloss Gobelsburg in Kamptal, Austria. AUSTRIA 2021: EXTRAORDINARY BALANCE The 2021 vintage in Austria is outstanding, blending ripe fruit, good extract, and crisp acidity. As Michael Moosbrugger from Schloss Gobelsburg said, A cold winter and... Vincent Dampt’s Beginnings, Philosophy, and Lineup of Quintessential Chablisienne Wines
December 6, 2021
We interviewed Vincent Dampt of his eponymous Domaine located in the heart of the original sector of Chablis— specifically, the left bank of the Serein river in Milly, on Kimmeridgian marl: a mixture of clay, chalk and marine fossils. Vincent...