May 1, 2020
In early March we tasted at von Winning in Deideshiem (Pfalz) with Director Stephan Attman and Deputy Winemaker Andreas Huetwohl. It was marathon tasting of over 50 wines from the current collection, the highlight of which were the 2018 Grosse Gewächse... UNFILTERED Archives: News
France Video Archive
April 30, 2020
BURGUNDY Domaine de L’Arlot Geraldine Godot on the Clos des Forêts St. Georges (6:14) Bachelet-Monnot Domaine Arlaud Domaine Frantz Chagnoleau Domaine Yvon Clerget Joseph Colin Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Vincent Dampt Domaine Dureuil-Janthial Pierre Girardin Les Héritiers du Comte Lafon Domaine Jean-Marc... Pfalz: The Wines of The Rhineland
HISTORY & EXPOSITION The Pfalz region is situated in the Rheingraben or Rhein Valley Rift, a unique area, created roughly 50 million years ago. Stretching from Basel, Switzerland to Frankfurt, Germany, this 220-mile-long valley was created by tectonic movement. Two...
Blog Archive
April 27, 2020
CROSS-PORTFOLIO POSTS BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS IN WINE, SPIRITS, & SAKE – INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2021 In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting 19 of Skurnik’s many esteemed female producers and proprietors across the world. THINGS WE’RE FEELING RIGHT... Michael Skurnik Joins Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth for an Instagram Live Interview
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...
5 Things We Drank While Working From Home This Week
April 24, 2020
It’s April 24th, 2020, and the end of our sixth full week working from home. We’re drinking transitional whites and rosés (both ’18s and ’19s!) to compliment seasons changing across the nation. Today we’re sharing how five of our Skurnik... Sustainability in Spirits: Azteca Azul
April 23, 2020
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN SPIRITS SERIES This is our third installment in a series that defines sustainability in spirits and shares some selections from our very own spirits portfolio. PART I Square One Organic Spirits PART II Apologue Today we’re excited... A Different Kind of Sales Drive – Partnering with Wineries to Provide Relief to the Restaurant Community
April 21, 2020
Like you, we love restaurants and we love bars. Many of our team members at Skurnik have roots in the hospitality industry, and all of us share a deep appreciation for the kindness and commitment to excellence that happens in... TERROIR TALK: Pierre-Yves Colin (PYCM) on the 2018 Vintage, St. Aubin, & Pernand-Vergelesses
The first chunk of PYCM’s 2018s have just landed! THE 2018 BURGUNDY VINTAGE ST. AUBIN Few people have spent more time in the appellation of St. Aubin than Pierre-Yves Colin. His childhood, family, and much of his wine career are...
Sustainability in Spirits: Apologue
April 15, 2020
THE SUSTAINABILITY IN SPIRITS SERIES This is our second installment in a series that defines sustainability in spirits and shares some selections from our very own spirits portfolio. PART I Square One Organic Spirits Today we’re excited to share the...