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: South Africa
A World of Love: Valentine’s Day Picks from Around the Globe
January 23, 2025
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with an exceptional selection of wines and liqueurs from around the world. Featuring top producers from Austria to Argentina, this guide includes exceptional reds, whites, rosés, sparkling wines, and liqueurs to suit any occasion. ... Talking Cap Classique with Pieter Ferreira of Graham Beck
December 3, 2024
Dive into an exclusive interview with Pieter Ferreira, the iconic winemaker behind Graham Beck and one of South Africa’s pioneers in Cap Classique sparkling wines. With a commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, Graham Beck isn’t just about bubbles—it’s about... 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...
In Conversation with Craig Wessels of Restless River
October 14, 2024
Driven by equal parts curiosity and ambition, Craig Wessels pioneered an unlikely path from rogue outsider to industry leader in the Hemel-en-Aarde. Like himself, his wines are self-assured outliers that challenge the status quo. We sat down with him and... In Conversation with Alex Starey of Keermont
October 10, 2024
Ahead of our Champagne and South Africa Tour next week, we sat down with Alex Starey of Stellenbosch’s Keermont Vineyards to talk about the estate’s evolution over the last two decades and his personal picks for what he’s most excited... 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... Peter-Allan Finlayson on Gabrielskloof and Crystallum
September 14, 2022
With a winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century and a diversity of terroir rivaling any of its northern hemisphere counterparts, it should come as no surprise that South Africa is producing some of the most compelling wines in...