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.... UNFILTERED
Spirited Resolutions: What We’re Drinking in 2024
December 27, 2023
In the magically liminal last week of December, when anything seems possible just a few calendar squares from now, Skurnik Spirits team members from the East, West, and South look to the coming year, and it seems that wishes for... Bodegas Barbadillo: Manzanilla by the Sea
November 8, 2023
Much of the storied history of Sherry, and Manzanilla in particular, sprung from the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda – and Bodegas Barbadillo is the benchmark producer that sets the standard here. TERROIR BEYOND THE VINEYARD While the... Meet The Next Generation of Sake Brewers
October 18, 2023
With US interest in sake growing, we’re excited to introduce new offerings from some of today’s best makers! Japan’s August heat slows down even this famously industrious corner of the world, and it is devoted either to vacations or shochu... Torre Mora: Mount Etna is Never at Rest!
October 17, 2023
Nestled high on the slopes of the iconic Mount Etna in Sicily, Torre Mora Winery stands as a testament to the captivating synergy between volcanic terroir and winemaking excellence. The philosophy of Torre Mora is one grape variety, one terroir. ... THE 2023 SKURNIK SPIRITS TOUR
October 10, 2023
It’s the season to fall (even deeper) in love with the Skurnik Spirits Portfolio. This fall, Skurnik embarked on its most ambitious spirits showcase to date. We featured producers from across the globe and bottlings, both practical and precious, for... Estate Argyros: Santorini’s Old-Vine Icon
September 27, 2023
Estate Argyros is a benchmark producer of gorgeous, structured Assyrtiko from the fabled island of Santorini. As the island’s largest owner of vineyards, Argyros has an unparalleled array of raw materials to work with. On top of that, the average... Germany & Austria Like Never Before: Our June Tour 2023
June 29, 2023
This year, our classic June Tour looked a little different. We collaborated with The German Wine Collection for a series of first-of-its-kind seminars and tastings in NYC, LA, & SF. It all started in NYC, where selections from the German... The 2022 Germany & Austria Vintage Report
June 15, 2023
What you’ll find in each collection is a group of delicious, friendly wines with moderate ripeness and alcohol levels, excellent structure, and flavor; there are great wines to be had in this vintage. 2022 is a vintage with a cool... How to Navigate our June Tour in CA
June 7, 2023
This year, our classic June Tour, where we showcase latest releases from our German and Austrian growers, will look a little different! We are partnering with The German Wine Collection to produce a tasting like no other. For the first...