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... UNFILTERED
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.... Skurnik In One Word
August 3, 2017
We asked our employees and producers “In one word, what does Skurnik mean to you?” Here’s what they had to say…... Brain Freeze: Boozy Popsicles And Blended Drinks
August 1, 2017
It’s officially summer! Summer is hanging out on front stoops, backyard BBQ’s, trips to the beach, picnics in the park, and floating down rivers. Summer provides the perfect excuse to lounge outside… preferably with a drink in hand. With temperatures climbing,...