July 24, 2025
While it’s always a good play to trust quality producers to deliver stellar entry-level wines, one of the most exciting developments in the Albariño category has been tasting the proliferation of top bottlings of truly world-class quality. There’s no silver... UNFILTERED
Part 1: The Essentials – Benchmark Albariños to Stock This Season
Whether you’re north of the river Miño and call it Albariño, or south of the Minho and call it Alvarinho, there’s no question: this noble grape is having its moment in the sun. Originally a hyperlocal specialty of just a...
Our picks from the Finger Lakes
July 23, 2025
9 min read Earlier this month, a team of Skurnik sales reps tasted their way through the Finger Lakes. The standouts include mind-blowing wines from Standing Stone, Hermann J. Wiemer, Ravines, and Apollo’s Praise, plus some underrated spirits from FLX... June Tour 2025: The Best of Germany and Austria
July 1, 2025
Eight of the best producers from Germany and Austria joined us at Skurnik HQ on the hottest day of the year to serve up some ice-cold Riesling, Grüner, and more. Last month, we kicked off our annual June Tour in... Stars, Stripes & Sips: All-American Wines Under the California Sun
June 27, 2025
From sea to shining sea, American winemakers are crafting bottles that capture the spirit of summer—and there’s no better time to raise a glass than the Fourth of July. Whether you’re grilling out, picnicking in the park, or simply... Stars, Sips & Summer Vibes: American Wines for a Midwest Fourth
This Independence Day, we’re raising a glass to American-made wines that bring brightness, balance, and a little bit of backyard flair to the party. For our friends in the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana markets, we’ve curated a special lineup...
Stars, Stripes & Sips: All-American Wines to Toast the Fourth
From sea to shining sea, American winemakers are crafting bottles that capture the spirit of summer—and there’s no better time to raise a glass than the Fourth of July. Whether you’re grilling out, picnicking in the park, or simply...
Exploring the Montagne with Champagne Pierre Paillard
June 25, 2025
Earlier this month, we hosted guests from the New York wine community for a remarkable seminar with Quentin Paillard of Champagne Pierre Paillard, exploring the terroir of the Montagne de Reims through the domaine’s remarkable 2019s. Quentin, along with his... Bar Convent Brooklyn 2025
June 6, 2025
The Skurnik Spirits Team rocked its second residency at Bar Convent Brooklyn on June 10th & 11th! Arguably second only to Tales of the Cocktail in the pantheon of national spirits trade events, BCB offers a robust two-day schedule... A Quarter Century of Precision: Ravines Celebrates 25 Years of Finger Lakes Winemaking
May 20, 2025
“The whole cool-climate viticulture thing is lacking on the American wine scene,” said Morten Hallgren, the winemaker and owner of Ravines Wine Cellars with his wife, Lisa. “It shows a bright future for the Finger Lakes.” — Eric Asimov, “Deep...