June 28, 2016
Johannes Hirsch is one of the most dynamic producers in Austria. Over the last 15 years Hirsch has pioneered the use of screw-caps starting in 2003 even for his top, single vineyard wines, converted his winery to biodynamics (Respekt certified), and... UNFILTERED
Greenhook Ginsmiths: America’s Only Dedicated Gin Distillery
June 23, 2016
There are 623 distilleries in the United States today. That’s 553 more than there were just ten years ago. The craft spirits boom cannot be denied and is certainly here to stay. Every day new distilleries are opening and existing... Gini: Family & Tradition in Soave
June 20, 2016
The Gini family has roots in the Soave Classico region dating from the sixteenth century, and owns 25 hectares of vineyards situated on the very best hillside position of the appellation. Extremely low yields, low-interference viticulture, and devoted attention to... Rad Dad Wines: Father’s Day Selections from the USA
June 16, 2016
Father’s Day is this Sunday, so we thought it would be great fun to celebrate some of our excellent domestic wines that are perfect fits for Father’s Day – wines that are made by fathers whose children are also involved... Von Winning: Grand Cru Riesling from the Pfalz
June 10, 2016
Located in the village Deidesheim, the von Winning estate looks back on 160 years of winemaking history, however the style of the wines currently being made are unique and unlike anything else in the region. Formerly called the Dr. Deinhard... Introducing Georg Breuer: Classic Rheingau Rieslings
June 3, 2016
We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Skurnik Wines and Weingut Georg Breuer, one of the finest estates in the Rheingau, Germany, located in the village of Rüdesheim am Rhein. This winery is steeped in tradition, known for exceptional... Paolo Scavino: Barolo is the Family Business
June 1, 2016
Part I: Paolo Scavino: Tradition in the Heart of Castiglione Falletto Part II: Paolo Scavino: A Passion for Terroir The most remarkable thing about Enrico Scavino is that even today, this man ever longs to make better Barolo. Decades at the helm... Domaine Arlaud: Balance and Biodynamics in Burgundy
May 31, 2016
The story of Domaine Arlaud begins like many of the world’s great stories do, with the love between a French man and woman. During World War II, Joseph Arlaud (originally from the Ardèche) met and fell in love with a... Selbach-Oster: Brilliant Mosel Classics
May 26, 2016
“Selbach aims for a typical Mosel style, which reflects the minerality of the rocky Devonian slate soils, as well as the elegance and finesse of the Riesling fruit in clear, crisp, elegant, low-alcohol, yet full-flavored handcrafted wines,” – Stephan... Three Days in the Langhe
May 24, 2016
The vines that ensconce the hills of Italy’s Langhe region, deep in the heart of Piedmont, produce some of the world’s most incredible and age-worthy wines. The view from one of these hills encompasses a panorama of towns topped with medieval churches and...