March 7, 2025
At Skurnik Wines & Spirits, we are proud to work with an extraordinary roster of women who are shaping the world of wine and spirits. These trailblazing leaders—winemakers, distillers, owners, proprietors, CEOs, and more—bring passion, innovation, and expertise to every... UNFILTERED Archives: Portugal
Unwrap the Perfect Pour: A Curated Guide for Festive Offerings
November 26, 2024
Make your holiday offerings shine with our curated wine & spirits gift guide. Whether you’re looking for bubbles to pop, large formats to impress, stocking stuffers to delight, or dessert wines to savor—find the perfect bottles for your restaurant or... Unwrap the Perfect Pours
Make your holiday offerings shine with our curated wine & spirits gift guide. Whether you’re looking for bubbles to pop, large formats to impress, stocking stuffers to delight, or dessert wines to savor—find the perfect bottles for your restaurant or...
The Fortunate Isles (II of III): Ilha do Pico – Azores
September 9, 2024
In the second of our three-part series visiting Azores and Canary Islands wineries, we explore the unlikely and utterly unique Ilha do Pico co-op a thousand miles from mainland Portugal. Pro tip: if you find yourself on the wine... Around the World in a Glass: Labor Day Wine Picks
August 28, 2024
Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a diverse selection of outstanding wines from around the globe. Our handpicked collection features refreshing whites, vibrant rosés, and juicy reds from Italy, New Zealand, Portugal, the USA, France, Turkey, Austria, and Spain, offering... The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 12, 2024
Every two years we bring winemakers, brewers, and distillers together under one roof for our Grand Portfolio Tasting. This tasting presents an exceptional opportunity to taste over 900 spirits, wines, sakes, and ciders while meeting the artisans behind the bottles.... The Petite Portfolio Tasting: NYC 2023
April 5, 2023
Nine tastings in nine cities in just four days! Our big event of the year took on a new form this 2023 with the launch of our Petite Portfolio Tasting(s)! Over 60 of our producers from all over the world... Something for Everyone: Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 14, 2022
Arguably, the only thing more essential than your guest list and menu for a day filled with gratitude is your wine list! Whether you’ll be hosting this year, or will look forward to being someone else’s guest, choosing the right... 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... Pathbreaking Perspectives on Vinho Verde: ‘Muros Antigos’ from Anselmo Mendes
August 18, 2020
Anselmo Mendes is, simply put, one of Portugal’s most revered winemakers. A native son of Monção (which, along with neighboring Melgaço, where his cellar is located, is one of the top Alvarinho crus in the country), he hails from an...