September 13, 2017
The estate of Schloss Gobelsburg is nestled in the middle of the quite village of the same name in Austria’s Kamptal valley. A grand mansion of pre-World War proportions, its distinctive pale-yellow paint and Renaissance architectural style make for a... UNFILTERED
Alternative Varieties: An Exploration of Heritage and Innovation in American Wine
September 8, 2017
Sales of American wine are on the rise and continue to be dominated by the fighting varieties; Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Pinot Noir. This should come as no surprise, as it confirms historical trends in America’s wine market over the... Voliero: The High Flying Cousin of Uccelliera!
September 6, 2017
In 2006, Andrea Cortonesi put a lot of miles on his car. Already the founder, proprietor, vigneron and winemaker for the Uccelliera estate, he was also running his own restaurant in Siena called Il Casato. It was in his capacity... Skurnik Video Series: Producer Testimonials
August 31, 2017
Our Winemakers share their thoughts about Skurnik... Summer Lovin’: Greenmarket Cocktail Tips & Techniques
August 24, 2017
As we enter the proverbial “dog days” of summer, and the heat on the pavement seems to amplify the humidity in the air until we’re nearly drowning in our own sweat, well… what we’re trying to say is, we could... Starting Points for the Sake Novice
August 22, 2017
The world of Japanese sake may seem like a lot to take on: the labels are beautiful but written with a tangle of unfamiliar characters! The very best sake has a haunting flavor that always seems just out of reach and always just... The Diamond’s Edge: A Sojourn In Greece With Diamond Imports
August 18, 2017
{Featured image: The breathtaking valley of Ghymno in the Nemea appellation} A week and a half before the mast in Greece—we must have been dreaming, but so the prospect stood. Ted Diamantis of Diamond Importers, the finest Greek portfolio in... Skurnik Video Series: Sausages and Hands
August 15, 2017
We asked Michael Skurnik to share some of his most valuable secrets to the success of the company! Sausages and... Ceaseless Wild: A Tribute to Grace & the Grenache of California
August 10, 2017
Grenache Clone 362 is readily described in two ways. First, you can refer to ENTAV, a French organization responsible for the selection, conservation, and distribution of vinifera clones. They cataloged 362, after all, and have described it – but in... Merkelbach: Soul of the Mosel
August 8, 2017
Visitors remark that tasting with Alfred and Rolf Merkelbach at their home in Ürzig, at the base of the Würtzgarten, is to travel back in time. Not much has changed in almost 70 years, including the brother’s approach to winemaking....