July 7, 2020
Before the shut down in March, we spent some time with a member of the newest group of brilliant French vignerons, Thibaud Clerget of Pommard. The 28th generation to lead his historic Domaine Yvon Clerget, Thibaud was essentially anointed as the next... UNFILTERED Archives: Interviews
The 2019 Germany Vintage Report
June 24, 2020
2019 is an exceptional vintage in Germany. It’s a vintage that has both excellent ripeness and bright, crisp acidity. It was not the easiest vintage on our grower’s nerves; the weather patterns were more extreme than previous years and varied... The 2019 Austria Vintage Report
June 16, 2020
Each year in early May we take an annual trip to Austria to taste the new vintage with our nineteen growers. The start of Spring is a wonderful time in Austria: asparagus is everywhere, wine country is lush and green,... Live Tastings with John Kapon: “Wholesale Changes with Harmon Skurnik of Skurnik Wines”
June 1, 2020
On May 20th, Harmon was interviewed by John Kapon of Acker Merrall & Condit to talk about a handful of Harmon’s favorite wines and the ever-changing landscape of wine and its distibution in America during the COVID-19 crises. WHAT WE... Michael Skurnik Joins Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth for an Instagram Live Interview
April 27, 2020
Michael and James Molesworth went live on Instagram to talk about the current trends we’re seeing among retailers, the importance of supporting the hospitality industry during this pandemic, and our recently-announced Sales Drive – developed to provide aid to unemployed... TERROIR TALK: Dominique Lafon on Trailblazing the Mâconnais
April 4, 2020
In the midst of this pandemic, yesterday Dominique called us on his way back from checking on the 2019 Macon-Villages with Caroline Gon in Milly-Lamartine; everyone is fine, the wine great, and he even commented that he and Caroline checked... An Interview with Sean Minor
February 18, 2020
The USA Portfolio at Skurnik Wines was thrilled to launch our partnership with Sean Minor Wines at the start of this year. As a true négociant, Sean can craft high-quality wines at affordable price points from California and Oregon. He... “In His Own Words” An Interview with Sean Capiaux, Winemaker at Capiaux Cellars and O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery
October 30, 2019
Sean Capiaux is one of those rare individuals who knew his path into winemaking before even heading off to college. With three decades of experience under his belt, Sean has established an extremely impressive winemaking career and has worked with... An Interview with Shaun Caleb, Master Distiller of Demerara Distillers Limited and El Dorado Rum!
October 23, 2019
Demerara Distillers Limited (or DDL), housed at the legendary Plantation Diamond, is unquestionably among the most significant rum producers in the world. At its peak, Guyana had more than 300 operating plantation rum distilleries. Today, there is just one left.... The Golden Age of French Wine is Now (Despite Threats of Tariffs!)
September 24, 2019
Today may very well be the Golden Age of French wine, full stop. There has been no better stretch of great vintages or more exceptionally talented growers at the height of their powers than TODAY. 2019 is, as we speak,...