October 21, 2021
Earlier this month we hosted a celebration of all things brown and boozy in a time and space tailor-made for such an occasion: Fall in New York on Skurnik’s very own 9th Floor. This walk-around tasting featured every seasonally-suitable spirit... UNFILTERED Archives: News
Pairing Food with Cider: A Fresh Take on Fall Flavors
October 14, 2021
The air is crisp, the leaves are changing – folks we are in cider season. This past weekend we took home a few of our favorites to see how well they pair with food. The results were eye-opening (and delicious!)... Pairing Candy with Cocktails: Spooky Edition!
October 1, 2021
This Halloween, why not blow your inner 12-year-old’s mind by dovetailing the holiday’s most nostalgic candy flavors with complementary or contrasting spirits? These compelling flavor combinations can add dimension to classic cocktails and candies alike. And who doesn’t like to... Fio: Everyday Avant-Garde
September 30, 2021
The name “Fio” means “thread” in Portuguese. This estate is a joint venture connecting two families: the Kettern family, who have been making wine in the Mosel for several hundred years, and the Niepoort family, led by Dirk Niepoort. The... 2021 Harvest Notes from France
September 20, 2021
The last year or so has been a difficult one for us all. This has also been the case for our friends in France for what was an incredibly challenging growing season that is culminating with the 2021 harvest that... Skurnik Wines & Spirits and High Road Spirits to Support Relief Efforts in Haiti
September 16, 2021
Through the remainder of 2021, Skurnik and High Road Spirits will donate all wholesale profits from every bottle sold of San Zanj and Ak Zanj Rums, and Ayiti Bitters, to provide emergency assistance to those displaced by the recent earthquake.... Introducing J. Moss: A Hands-On, Family-Run Napa Winery That’s Onto Something Special
September 9, 2021
Above: Janet, James, & Westley Moss. This small, hands-on family winery is the result of 50+ years of combined experience in the wine industry between James and Janet Moss. James’ dream has always been to produce quality Napa Valley wines,... Harmon Skurnik Joins MJ Towler on The Black Wine Guy Experience!
August 31, 2021
THE BLACK WINE GUY EXPERIENCE It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right: Harmon Skurnik on the Importance of Tasting and Talent Season 2, Ep. 25 Harmon brings four wines to the table while he and MJ talk candidly about the past,... Chillable Reds for Summer
August 11, 2021
It’s August and it’s hot outside! The combination of a chilled, light red wine and your favorite fare charred on the grill is one of the great gifts of summer. For anyone looking to beat the heat with something red... Introducing Zorah: Ethereal Offerings from the Armenian Mountains
July 13, 2021
It was Zorik Gharibian’s first trip to Armenia in 2000, which served as his initial inspiration for Zorah. A successful venture between Zorik and his wife, Yeraz Thomassian, in Milan’s fashion industry had finally led them to visit their shared...