June 29, 2022
This June we hosted over 35 German, Austria, & Sake producers across sixteen cities, from SF to NYC (yes, West to East… it was as intense as ever!), to share as much Riesling, Grüner, Spatburgunder, and more, with YOU! It’s... UNFILTERED Archives: Austria
The 2021 Austria Vintage Report
January 26, 2022
Above: Grapes during harvest at Schloss Gobelsburg in Kamptal, Austria. AUSTRIA 2021: EXTRAORDINARY BALANCE The 2021 vintage in Austria is outstanding, blending ripe fruit, good extract, and crisp acidity. As Michael Moosbrugger from Schloss Gobelsburg said, A cold winter and... Limestone Pure: Introducing Domaine Ciringa
January 11, 2022
The wines of Domaine Ciringa are Sauvignon Blancs unlike any we have tasted; they are deep, resonant wines that somehow defy gravity. Armin is one of the most dynamic and driven winemakers we’ve spent time with and we are delighted... Qualität Schafft Freundschaft: 20 Years of Partnership with Hans Reisetbauer
December 15, 2021
Hans Reisetbauer is constantly working to improve everything that he does in a true pursuit of unrivaled excellence; these are some of the very finest spirits produced today. A HISTORY OF HANS In 1990 Hans Reisetbauer planted his first orchard... Turkey ✔️ Sides ✔️ Delicious Things to Drink ✔️ – Our Picks for this Thanksgiving
November 12, 2021
Any one else a little jarred that Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away? Wasn’t it just summer? And now it’s Christmas? Help! You can start planning out your Thanksgiving feast and guest list whenever you please, but I think... Breaking Down Barriers in Wine, Spirits, & Sake – International Women’s Day 2021
March 4, 2021
Above is Angela Osborne of A Tribute to Grace and Land of Saints. Next Monday, March 8th is International Women’s Day 2021 – a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women! The day also marks... The 2020 Austria Vintage Report
February 22, 2021
Above: Ludwig Hiedler of Weingut Hiedler in the Kamptal. After spending the better part of January interviewing growers from all over Germany and Austria, we have a good feeling for the growing conditions of the vintage and what this points to... Thanksgiving Mis en Place: Our Picks from Germany, Austria, & Champagne
November 18, 2020
The major holidays that make a meal the centerpiece and reason for celebration are our favorites. While this years’ holidays are likely going to look different at all of our houses next week, there will always be wine. Thanksgiving,... The 2019 Austria Vintage Report
June 16, 2020
Each year in early May we take an annual trip to Austria to taste the new vintage with our nineteen growers. The start of Spring is a wonderful time in Austria: asparagus is everywhere, wine country is lush and green,... 5 Things We Drank While Working From Home This Week
May 8, 2020
It’s May 8th, 2020, and the end of our eighth full week working from home. Today we’re sharing how five of our Skurnik staff finished their days with life’s simplest pleasures: meals made with love and special wines that we...