July 10, 2020
HISTORY & EXPOSITION The Nahe is one of the smallest and the most geologically diverse regions in Germany. First legally recognized in 1971, this area is named for the Nahe River and is home to some of the finest vineyards... UNFILTERED Archives: Germany
The 2019 Germany Vintage Report
June 24, 2020
2019 is an exceptional vintage in Germany. It’s a vintage that has both excellent ripeness and bright, crisp acidity. It was not the easiest vintage on our grower’s nerves; the weather patterns were more extreme than previous years and varied... Live Tastings with John Kapon: “Wholesale Changes with Harmon Skurnik of Skurnik Wines”
June 1, 2020
On May 20th, Harmon was interviewed by John Kapon of Acker Merrall & Condit to talk about a handful of Harmon’s favorite wines and the ever-changing landscape of wine and its distibution in America during the COVID-19 crises. WHAT WE... von Winning’s 2018 GGs: Best Collection Yet
May 1, 2020
In early March we tasted at von Winning in Deideshiem (Pfalz) with Director Stephan Attman and Deputy Winemaker Andreas Huetwohl. It was marathon tasting of over 50 wines from the current collection, the highlight of which were the 2018 Grosse Gewächse... Take Me to Your LITER!
March 23, 2020
These are strange times. People are stuck inside with their families, roommates, or by themselves and many of them need something easy, inexpensive, and a third larger than a normal bottle of wine to get them through. Here are literally... “The Skurnik Family Creates A Force In Wine” – Market Watch
February 6, 2020
We are honored to be recognized on the cover of Market Watch to kick-off 2020. The full story highlights our Long Island beginnings, recent growth in distribution to include three new states, insights from the distribution and imports side of... Tariff Talk with Matt Licklider and David Hinkle
January 31, 2020
The perspective of American vintners is such an important piece of the conversation. In this Tariff Talk, we sat down with Matt Licklider of LIOCO Wine Company to discuss potential impacts that are on the horizon, touching on: The absence... Welcome to…
December 6, 2019
In July 2019, we announced our acquisition of Vintner Select, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based fine wine distributor. With this acquisition, we have increased our direct wholesale distribution network to eight states, adding Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana to our existing stable of... Introducing Schloss Lieser & the Haag Family: Mosel Rieslings with Complexity & Precision
October 28, 2019
Schloss Lieser is known as one of the most striking buildings in the Middle Mosel. This beautiful Neo-Renaissance castle was built in 1875 for petroleum magnate Eduard Puricelli on a former church site. Clemens Freiherr von Schorlemer-Lieser, a German politician... Summer Ain’t Over Yet! Skurnik Staff Picks from Germany, Austria, & Champagne
August 30, 2019
Just because it’s the end of August doesn’t mean summer is over yet. While technically the autumnal equinox is September 23rd, we all know that thanks to global warming, October basically feels like July. Our one source of respite is...