October 14, 2024
Driven by equal parts curiosity and ambition, Craig Wessels pioneered an unlikely path from rogue outsider to industry leader in the Hemel-en-Aarde. Like himself, his wines are self-assured outliers that challenge the status quo. We sat down with him and... UNFILTERED Archives: South Africa
In Conversation with Alex Starey of Keermont
October 10, 2024
Ahead of our Champagne and South Africa Tour next week, we sat down with Alex Starey of Stellenbosch’s Keermont Vineyards to talk about the estate’s evolution over the last two decades and his personal picks for what he’s most excited... The 2024 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 12, 2024
Every two years we bring winemakers, brewers, and distillers together under one roof for our Grand Portfolio Tasting. This tasting presents an exceptional opportunity to taste over 900 spirits, wines, sakes, and ciders while meeting the artisans behind the bottles.... The Petite Portfolio Tasting: NYC 2023
April 5, 2023
Nine tastings in nine cities in just four days! Our big event of the year took on a new form this 2023 with the launch of our Petite Portfolio Tasting(s)! Over 60 of our producers from all over the world... Peter-Allan Finlayson on Gabrielskloof and Crystallum
September 14, 2022
With a winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century and a diversity of terroir rivaling any of its northern hemisphere counterparts, it should come as no surprise that South Africa is producing some of the most compelling wines in... 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... 7 Things We Would Have Loved to Pour for You At Our 2021 GPT
March 9, 2021
Think of this as our monthly answer to, ’so what have you been into lately?’ — fresh updates from Portfolio Managers with unfiltered intel on why we’re drinking what we are. Last year we kicked off the new decade with... Touring the Vineyards of David & Nadia Sadie
September 22, 2020
Despite having only released six vintages, David and Nadia Sadie of David & Nadia Wines are beginning to be recognized as not only one of the Swartland’s most exciting new producers, but as one of its top producers – period.... The Profiles of Chenin Series
July 23, 2020
Throughout June we explored all aspects of Chenin with a remarkable group of growers who are all taking this noble variety to its maximum potential. Chenin is one of the most in vogue white grapes being grown around the world,... Exploring Swartland Terroir Through Chenin with Andrea & Chris Mullineux
June 22, 2020
Skurnik Wines will be going live on Instagram with Andrea Mullineux on Tuesday, June 23rd to discuss her dry-farmed, terroir-focused examples of Chenin Blanc from the Swartland region of South Africa. While Chenin Blanc is the country’s most-widely planted grape...