March 21, 2016
In 1966, David Lett planted the first Vitis vinfera vines in the volcanic red Jory soils of the Dundee Hills in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. While other cool climate varieties were planted at the time – Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Pinot Blanc... UNFILTERED
Terenzuola: Where the Alps and the Mediterranean Meet
March 15, 2016
At once both Tuscan and Ligurian, the wines of Terenzuola reflect the duality of their terroir. The vineyards face the Mediterranean, which provides warm sun and cool breezes, but also find themselves in the Apuan Alps (a subzone of the Apennine... 2016 Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 10, 2016
On Tuesday, March 8th, Skurnik Wines hosted our annual Grand Portfolio Tasting at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. Over 150 wineries joined us to present their new releases to customers from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and beyond. It was our great pleasure... Occidental Wines: The Legacy of Steve Kistler
March 3, 2016
“In a way, Steve Kistler comes across as an all-American version of a French winemaker caricature. From afar, you can almost mistake his jeans and blue chamois shirt for those ubiquitous blue coveralls that are a second skin to millions... Terre Nere: An Eruption of Elegance from Etna
March 1, 2016
Etna is erupting. On December 3rd 2015, that was the word from Sicily. To most people outside of the wine world, this would be alarming news, accompanied by visions of ash flying through the sky and lava slowly snaking down the... A.J. Adam: Delicate & Mineral Mosel Classics
February 25, 2016
Andreas Adam is one of the top producers in the Middle Mosel. He’s almost single-handedly responsible for bringing the Dhroner Hofberg back to its former status as one of the great Grand Crus of the Mosel. The Dhronerthal (Dhron Valley)... Gotham Project: Wine on Tap, Just as it Always Was, Again
February 22, 2016
In 14 AD, the Romans would transport wine in the stomachs of animals in what is now Germany. In 1776, to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ships from the Island of Madeira sailed to the New World,... The Magical Mezcal Mystery Tour
February 18, 2016
Flying into Oaxaca City, a few things catch the eye. First, snowcapped mountains surround the Oaxacan valley. Alien-shaped lenticular clouds gather en masse. And as you disembark, the agaves make their presence known immediately. The way that agave and mezcal... Domaine Daniel et Julien Barraud: The Master of Vergisson
February 11, 2016
La Roche de Vergisson is hard to miss when driving south from the Côte d’Or to the hamlet of Vergisson. The massive rock looms over the small town like a massive ship’s prow. On almost all sides are some of... 2016 Skurnik Wines Montalcino DI
February 2, 2016
Each winter, the Italian portfolio has the great pleasure of offering our customers the new releases from Montalcino. This year, we are thrilled to bring you our lineup of 2011 Brunello and 2010 Brunello Riserva! All of the great classic Skurnik imports are...