October 2, 2025
“It’s our heritage. I’m very passionate about my country and the potential that we have. It’s not only about Malbec for me—it’s about showing everyone our potential.” Cody Stephenson (World Portfolio Manager, Skurnik) and Matías Riccitelli (owner/winemaker, Riccitelli) taste... UNFILTERED Archives: News
A Look Back at Our Fall Spirits Showcase
September 24, 2025
Earlier this month, we gathered with friends and partners for our Fall Spirits Showcase, shining a light on a dynamic range of distillates built for both the back bar and the cocktail shaker. From timeless favorites to exciting new releases,... A conversation with legendary winemaker Pedro Parra
September 23, 2025
“What I’m looking for is very personal. It’s like a sound, like a great musician. The great wines of the planet have a sound.” Cody Stephenson (World Portfolio Manager, Skurnik) and Pedro Parra (saxophone player and owner/winemaker, Pedro Parra... Tasting Italy’s Killer Bs: Barolo, Brunello, & Barbaresco
September 22, 2025
The days are getting shorter, the temperature cooler, and the familiar rhythms of fall are stirring up a craving for the classic Italian reds we affectionately call the Killer Bs: Barolo, Brunello, and Barbaresco. This month, we held our 3rd... Where Vines meet the Alps: Discovering Alto Adige
September 3, 2025
In the high reaches of Italy’s northeast, just south as you cross over the Austrian border, lies Alto Adige—a region defined by dramatic contrasts. Jagged mountain peaks tower over terraced vineyards, and cool Alpine breezes compliment sun-drenched daylight hours. It’s... Hana Makgeolli Joins the Skurnik Portfolio
August 27, 2025
A modern revival of Korea’s oldest brewing traditions, right from the heart of Brooklyn. Dupont Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn can get loud. Wedged between an auto body shop and an HVAC repairer, machinery of a more refined kind is always... New To Skurnik in California: September 2025
August 22, 2025
SKURNIK WELCOMES THREE NEW PRODUCERS TO OUR CALIFORNIA PORTFOLIO We are proud to announce that Skurnik Wines & Spirits is expanding our California portfolio with three remarkable additions: O’Shaughnessy Estate Winery, Castle & Key Distillery, and Grounded Wine Co. Each represents a unique vision, rooted... Part II: the Crème de la Crème – Some of the Top Albariños in Existence
July 24, 2025
While it’s always a good play to trust quality producers to deliver stellar entry-level wines, one of the most exciting developments in the Albariño category has been tasting the proliferation of top bottlings of truly world-class quality. There’s no silver... Part 1: The Essentials – Benchmark Albariños to Stock This Season
Whether you’re north of the river Miño and call it Albariño, or south of the Minho and call it Alvarinho, there’s no question: this noble grape is having its moment in the sun. Originally a hyperlocal specialty of just a...
Our picks from the Finger Lakes
July 23, 2025
9 min read Earlier this month, a team of Skurnik sales reps tasted their way through the Finger Lakes. The standouts include mind-blowing wines from Standing Stone, Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus some underrated spirits from FLX...