March 30, 2020
Above: Nihonbashi. Print by Utagawa Hiroshige. Japan is a nation uniquely familiar with disaster, and it informs so much of their culture and outlook on life. Being perched at the end of the earth on a geologic fault line, earthquakes are a... UNFILTERED
Kitchen Cocktailing Part 1: The Aquafaba Sour
March 27, 2020
Though our daily lives have shifted considerably, our love of cocktails remains something of a true north during uncertain times. Kitchen cocktailing allows the opportunity to explore both conventional and unusual ingredients, preparation methods, and style preferences. Best of all,... Top of the Hill! Jean-Philippe Blot of Domaine de la Butte
March 25, 2020
The ever-youthful Jean-Philippe Blot turned 40 yesterday. This talented and kind human has been working with his dad for almost twenty-four years, since he was sixteen. Back in January, Jean-Philippe Blot visited our NYC headquarters where we had the opportunity... 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... Michael Skurnik Calls on Governors to Address COVID-19
March 19, 2020
A message from Michael Skurnik calling on United States Governors to provide immediate action, tax and rent relief for RESTAURANT WORKERS, in response to the unprecedented restaurant closures and slowdown of business caused by... Our 2020 Grand Portfolio Tasting in Cincinnati
March 10, 2020
It was truly a pleasure to gather with you in the Queen City, where over 60 esteemed suppliers joined us from all corners of the earth to share the fruits of their labor. Attendees were able to come taste their... Rum Roundup: 7 Skurnik Selections and Terroir in Spirits
March 5, 2020
Rum is broadly defined by the Alcohol Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB) as: Many consumers and bartenders alike are surprised to hear that only ~2% of the world’s rum is distilled from sugarcane juice while the lion’s share of production... Welcome to The Roaring 20s: Our 2020 Grand Portfolio Tasting
March 4, 2020
We were excited to kick off the new decade with our 2020 Grand Portfolio Tasting, and hope you were able to join us in NYC for our most abundant tasting of the year. Over 150 esteemed suppliers joined us from... A Visit with Grower Champagne Royalty – Egly-Ouriet
February 27, 2020
It was dusk in Ambonnay, home to some of the greatest Pinot Noir in all of France, when I pulled up to Egly-Ouriet on February 4th. Like his father Michel, Francis Egly uses every second of light to be in... How To Navigate Our Grand Portfolio Tasting As A Spirits Buyer
February 26, 2020
On March 2nd, Skurnik Wines & Spirits will be holding its annual Grand Portfolio Tasting here in Manhattan. When we attempted to narrow down how many GPTs have been hosted by Skurnik thus far, an exact number wasn’t immediately apparent....