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... UNFILTERED Archives: South Africa
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... Turkey ✔️ Sides ✔️ Delicious Things to Drink ✔️ – Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 12, 2021
Any one else a little jarred that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away? Wasn’t it just summer? And now it’s Christmas? Help! You can start planning out your Thanksgiving feast and guest list whenever you please, but I think... 7 Things We Would Have Loved to Pour for You At Our 2021 GPT
March 9, 2021
Think of this as our monthly answer to, ’so what have you been into lately?’ — fresh updates from Portfolio Managers with unfiltered intel on why we’re drinking what we are. Last year we kicked off the new decade with... Touring the Vineyards of David & Nadia Sadie
September 22, 2020
Despite having only released six vintages, David and Nadia Sadie of David & Nadia Wines are beginning to be recognized as not only one of the Swartland’s most exciting new producers, but as one of its top producers – period.... The Profiles of Chenin Series
July 23, 2020
Throughout June we explored all aspects of Chenin with a remarkable group of growers who are all taking this noble variety to its maximum potential. Chenin is one of the most in vogue white grapes being grown around the world,... Exploring Swartland Terroir Through Chenin with Andrea & Chris Mullineux
June 22, 2020
Skurnik Wines will be going live on Instagram with Andrea Mullineux on Tuesday, June 23rd to discuss her dry-farmed, terroir-focused examples of Chenin Blanc from the Swartland region of South Africa. While Chenin Blanc is the country’s most-widely planted grape... Embracing Value in the Southern Hemisphere
April 15, 2020
While we continue to fight alongside our winemakers each and every day to reshape public perception of the Southern Hemisphere and afford them proper recognition for the terroir-driven wines they produce, the current health crisis we’re enduring here in New... “The Skurnik Family Creates A Force In Wine” – Market Watch
February 6, 2020
We are honored to be recognized on the cover of Market Watch to kick-off 2020. The full story highlights our Long Island beginnings, recent growth in distribution to include three new states, insights from the distribution and imports side of... Welcome to…
December 6, 2019
In July 2019, we announced our acquisition of Vintner Select, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based fine wine distributor. With this acquisition, we have increased our direct wholesale distribution network to eight states, adding Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to our existing stable of...