April 1, 2024
Once a year, our friends at Santanera release a special, limited edition bottling of intensely terroir-specific blanco tequila. Each batch is produced from agave grown by the Santanera team in a unique parcel in Los Valles, fully certified organic in... UNFILTERED
Welcome to the Portfolio, Pray Tell!
March 28, 2024
Pray Tell is the solo project of Tom Caruso, a young Oregon-based winemaker who produces beautiful, organically grown, low-intervention wines. Tom grew up in South Philadelphia to an Italian immigrant family. His childhood frequently featured scenes of making Merlot... 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.... Spirited Resolutions: What We’re Drinking in 2024
December 27, 2023
In the magically liminal last week of December, when anything seems possible just a few calendar squares from now, Skurnik Spirits team members from the East, West, and South look to the coming year, and it seems that wishes for... Bodegas Barbadillo: Manzanilla by the Sea
November 8, 2023
Much of the storied history of Sherry, and Manzanilla in particular, sprung from the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda – and Bodegas Barbadillo is the benchmark producer that sets the standard here. TERROIR BEYOND THE VINEYARD While the... Meet The Next Generation of Sake Brewers
October 18, 2023
With US interest in sake growing, we’re excited to introduce new offerings from some of today’s best makers! Japan’s August heat slows down even this famously industrious corner of the world, and it is devoted either to vacations or shochu... Torre Mora: Mount Etna is Never at Rest!
October 17, 2023
Nestled high on the slopes of the iconic Mount Etna in Sicily, Torre Mora Winery stands as a testament to the captivating synergy between volcanic terroir and winemaking excellence. The philosophy of Torre Mora is one grape variety, one terroir. ... THE 2023 SKURNIK SPIRITS TOUR
October 10, 2023
It’s the season to fall (even deeper) in love with the Skurnik Spirits Portfolio. This fall, Skurnik embarked on its most ambitious spirits showcase to date. We featured producers from across the globe and bottlings, both practical and precious, for... Estate Argyros: Santorini’s Old-Vine Icon
September 27, 2023
Estate Argyros is a benchmark producer of gorgeous, structured Assyrtiko from the fabled island of Santorini. As the island’s largest owner of vineyards, Argyros has an unparalleled array of raw materials to work with. On top of that, the average... Germany & Austria Like Never Before: Our June Tour 2023
June 29, 2023
This year, our classic June Tour looked a little different. We collaborated with The German Wine Collection for a series of first-of-its-kind seminars and tastings in NYC, LA, & SF. It all started in NYC, where selections from the German...