June 30, 2026
Light, Ken. Signs on Hecker Pass Highway; D’Arrigo Cactus Pear Ranch, Gilroy, California. California United States Gilroy, 1989. Gilroy, California. Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/afc1989022_kl_b139/. Across the United States, a small number of vineyards have survived for generations, weathering changing tastes, economic pressures, disease... UNFILTERED
Matt and Sara Licklider of LIOCO
June 28, 2026
Twenty years ago, LIOCO was founded to disrupt the California wine status quo of high-alcohol, oak-heavy bottles, proving instead that California soils could produce wines with the same energy, acidity, and restraint as Europe’s classical regions. This week,... Tom Jackson of Supergay Spirits
June 22, 2026
June is Pride Month, but Tom Jackson likes to say he’s Supergay for 365 days a year. After an advertising career and founding the iconic GAYLETTER magazine, Tom launched Supergay Spirits with a flagship vodka. It was a natural... Nicola Libelli of Dr. Bürklin-Wolf
June 15, 2026
Nicola Libelli feels at home in the Pfalz. Though he was born and raised in Northern Italy, a taste of 1992 Merkelbach Kinheimer Rosenberg Riesling Spätlese completely changed the course of his life, compelling him to move to Germany... Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse of Birdhorse
June 8, 2026
The standard California playbook of Chardonnay and Cabernet often overshadows a rich history of alternative varieties perfectly suited for the modern climate. This week’s episode features two guests: Corinne Rich and Katie Rouse, the partners and winemakers behind Birdhorse.... Beyond Jinro: How Korean Craft Spirits Are Reshaping the American Drinks Scene
June 2, 2026
Over the past decade, Korean culture has become a defining force in the American cultural landscape. From K-pop and film to beauty, television, and food, the “K-wave” — or hallyu — has transformed Korean culture from niche interest to global... Bar Convent Brooklyn 2026
June 1, 2026
In June, the Skurnik Spirits Team rocked its third residency at Bar Convent Brooklyn. This year, we were joined by a larger roster of producers, so we expanded our booth footprint, giving these craft-spirits superstars room to shine, while... Alex Clark of Fort Hamilton Distillery
May 31, 2026
The Battle of Brooklyn began over stolen fruit in a neighborhood watermelon patch, a piece of borough history that now inspires one of New York’s most distinctive spirits. In this week’s episode, Whiskey Specialist James Pellingra talks with Alex Clark,... Bonus Episode: What to expect from Skurnik at BCB
May 25, 2026
The biggest spirits event of the year is right around the corner. Bar Convent Brooklyn is an annual 2-day festival of tastings and seminars from the best in the spirits business. In preparation for Skurnik’s third appearance at BCB, we’re... Noah Dorrance of Reeve Wines and BloodRoot
May 18, 2026
Noah Dorrance’s philosophy is clear and consistent: wine is connection. Paying close attention to the weather and the rhythms of the seasons connects him to the health of the planet. Donating a portion of his revenue to local nonprofits...