December 8, 2025
The Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast is officially live! The first episode features a lively conversation between Michael and Harmon Skurnik. They dig into the history and future of Skurnik Wines & Spirits—sharing stories about how we got to where we are... UNFILTERED Archives: News Feature
Introducing the Skurnik Unfiltered Podcast
December 2, 2025
Over the past year, we’ve invited dozens of winemakers, distillers, and other folks from the industry to sit down with us for interviews at HQ. You’ve probably seen teasers on our Instagram and a few full-length interviews here on the... Old Vines, New Perspectives: Essential California Zinfandels
November 21, 2025
Zinfandel is the heartbeat of California wine. Planted in the mid-1800s by Italian and Croatian immigrants—and carried west by Gold Rush settlers—it has endured heat, drought, phylloxera, and Prohibition, yet continues to thrive in the state’s sun-drenched soils. From the... The Roots and Renaissance of Chianti Classico
November 17, 2025
Few wine regions embody the marriage of history and terroir as completely as Chianti Classico. In the hills between Florence and Siena, the legacy of Sangiovese stretches back to the Middle Ages, when fortified castles and monasteries overlooked the same... Old Vines, New Perspectives: Exploring Zinfandel’s California Legacy
November 10, 2025
Zinfandel is the heartbeat of California wine. Planted in the mid-1800s by Italian and Croatian immigrants—and carried west by Gold Rush settlers—it has endured heat, drought, phylloxera, and Prohibition, yet continues to thrive in the state’s sun-drenched soils. From the... From Sparkling to Spätlese: What We’re Pouring This Thanksgiving
October 27, 2025
Thanksgiving calls for wines as diverse and dynamic as the dishes on the table. Whether you’re starting with oysters and Champagne, carving into turkey with Pinot Noir in hand, or saving something sweet for the pie course, the right bottle... The Woman Who Pioneered Frappato: Gaetana Jacono of Valle dell’Acate
October 22, 2025
“Frappato represents, for me, a link between the past and the future.” Today’s guest is Gaetana Jacono, the woman who pioneered a new style of Sicilian wine in the province of Ragusa. Before she conquered the market with her... Quentin Paillard on the Golden Age of Grower Champagne
October 20, 2025
“We decided to produce less and make better wine — wine that has a stronger identity.” History Champagne Pierre Paillard traces its roots to the early 18th century, when the family settled in Bouzy. The Paillards’ story in wine began when... Making Wine with Pride, Care, and Fairness | Pete Stolpman
October 10, 2025
“I can’t imagine running a vineyard any other way. Everything we make has a soul. Everything has a why.” Today’s guest is Pete Stolpman, the second-generation force behind Stolpman Vineyards in Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County—where stewardship of land... Hallowein: An Enchanting Lineup of Orange Wines
October 2, 2025
Orange wines are far more than a seasonal trend — they can make compelling pairings with a wide range of cuisines and are a popular go-to for many wine drinkers. These amber-hued wines combine the structure of a red, the...