May 26, 2022
Over the past decade we have seen the production and distribution of whiskies from all over the world expand in quality, quantity, and provenance. From the craft producer to the contract distiller to the independent bottler, the category seems limitless... UNFILTERED
Introducing Kopke: The Oldest Port House in the World
May 18, 2022
The oldest port house in the world, Kopke, has found a new home in the Skurnik portfolio. A land made of schist and a unique climate make port a magnificent one-of-a-kind and inimitable wine. The year was 1638 A.D. The... 2022 NYC Grand Portfolio Tasting: The Return of the GPT
May 11, 2022
Thank you so much to everyone who was able to attend our GPT! Our first Grand Portfolio Tasting in over two years — and it felt so good to be back! This year’s tasting was a journey of both discovery... The June Price Guide: New York Trade Tasting!
May 10, 2022
It’s been several years since our last tour, and we’re thrilled to have more than thirty of the finest producers from Germany and Austria visiting us! This June we’ll welcome back old friends, introduce new ones, and present the superb... The June Price Guide: California Trade Tastings!
It’s been a few years since our last tour, and we’re thrilled to have more than thirty of the finest producers from Germany and Austria visiting us this June. We’ll welcome back old friends, introduce new ones, and present the...
An Interview with Carlo Mondavi: Sustaining 100 years of Mondavi Family Winemaking
April 27, 2022
At RAEN, brothers Carlo and Dante Mondavi, continue the pursuit of not only their dreams of making Pinot Noir, but also the one-hundred-year legacy of family love and dedication to the grape. Carlo pushes toward a truly ‘sustainable’ legacy of... A Toast to the Coast – Brian Talley on the new San Luis Obispo Coast AVA
April 13, 2022
As a third-generation farmer of the San Luis Obispo Coast and a leader of the local wine industry, Brian Talley was the perfect person to help create California’s newest and most coastal AVA. San Luis Obispo County sits on the... The Big Chill is Back: Frost and France in 2022
April 4, 2022
In the early morning of Monday April 4th, many growers across France were out in force, fighting negative temperatures to prevent another devastating Spring frost. Luckily for many, the worst was avoided in this first bout with mother nature. We... The Ever-Expanding World of Skurnik Spirits
March 30, 2022
The Skurnik Spirits Portfolio Grows in Breadth and Cocktailing Possibilities! The Skurnik Spirits portfolio has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years. With each new producer and expression, we endeavor to explore terroir, tradition, and the ways in which... How to Use Our Digital Tasting Book
March 23, 2022
Skurnik’s new Digital Tasting Book is easy-to-use and offers a number of new features that have been enabled by going from print to digital. You can learn how to use our ‘DTB’ here, so that you’re ready for your next...