August 10, 2022
In 2019, Giovanna Bagnasco (proprietor of Brandini in Barolo) and her husband Carlo Mondavi (grandson of Robert and proprietor of RAEN in Sonoma, CA) took the reins at Sorì della Sorba and set about immediately converting the farming to organic... UNFILTERED Archives: News
Tracing the “Roots” of the Red Bitter
August 3, 2022
It’s no secret that the sub-category of ruby-hued, Italian aperitivi known as Red Bitters is adored by day-drinkers and bartenders alike. Though we may never know the exact recipes of many red bitters, our own appreciation and creativity may be... Introducing: Bucciarelli of Castellina in Chianti
July 13, 2022
An aura of mystery surrounds Bucciarelli: We found the wines deeply transporting and utterly transfixing. Enticed again and again for another taste, their aromatics beguiled us as layers of complexity enveloped our palates and left us thinking that Michelangelo had... Piedmont Harvest Report: A Return to the Classics
July 6, 2022
Every year many wine-lovers eagerly await the release of the current Piedmont vintage. The 2018 Barolos and 2019 Barbarescos are out and we’re here to tell you everything you need to know! Days of Tar & Roses While Barolo and... West to East: The 2022 Germany & Austria June Tour
June 29, 2022
This June we hosted over 35 German, Austria, & Sake producers across sixteen cities, from SF to NYC (yes, West to East… it was as intense as ever!), to share as much Riesling, Grüner, Spatburgunder, and more, with YOU! It’s... 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... Five Years of Sake at Skurnik
June 1, 2022
This year, 2022, marks the five-year anniversary of Skurnik’s Japanese Portfolio. Join us as we take a walk down memory lane and chart our journey with this fascinating portfolio. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN Five years ago, in the halcyon days... The June Price Guide: Ohio Trade Tastings!
It’s been several years since our last tour, and we’re thrilled to have more than thirty of the finest producers from Germany and Austria visiting us! This June we’ll welcome back old friends, introduce new ones, and present the superb...
Introducing Kopke: The Oldest Port House in the World
May 18, 2022
The oldest port house in the world, Kopke, has found a new home in the Skurnik portfolio. A land made of schist and a unique climate make port a magnificent one-of-a-kind and inimitable wine. The year was 1638 A.D. The... 2022 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting: The Return of the GPT
May 11, 2022
Thank you so much to everyone who was able to attend our GPT! Our first Grand Portfolio Tasting in over two years — and it felt so good to be back! This year’s tasting was a journey of both discovery...