Skurnik Wines
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Formerly called | Michael Skurnik Wines |
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| Industry | Wine and spirits importing & distribution |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Michael Skurnik |
| Headquarters | New York City, USA |
Key people |
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| Services | Sales, delivery, merchandising |
Number of employees | 75 |
| Website | http://www.skurnikwines.com |
Skurnik Wines is a wine and spirits importer and distributor in the United States based in New York City, representing over 300 brands.[1]
History
Skurnik Wines was founded in 1987 by Michael Skurnik, who had started in the industry at Windows on the World restaurant under sommelier Kevin Zraly and then worked in wine sales for Establishment Import Company (now defunct) and Mommessin.
Michael's brother, Harmon Skurnik, joined the company in 1989 after a 10-year career in marketing and advertising with stints at BBDO, Needham, Harper & Steers, and Market Facts.
The brothers jointly run Skurnik Wines, with Michael as Chief Executive and Harmon as President.
Skurnik moved its main offices from Syosset, New York to Manhattan in the summer of 2014 and changed its name from Michael Skurnik Wines to Skurnik Wines to better reflect the entire family's involvement in the company.[2]
Michael Skurnik was ranked the 3rd most powerful person in the New York City wine industry by Tyler Colman in 2013.[3]
Products
Skurnik manages a portfolio of over 300 brands from California, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Chile, Hungary, and Slovenia. Food & Wine has recognized the Skurnik portfolio's strengths in grower Champagne, Burgundy, California, Austria, and Germany.[4]
In addition to wines sourced directly, Skurnik is the exclusive importer and distributor of Terry Theise Estate Selections (a portfolio of German and Austrian wines, as well as Grower Champagnes).
Skurnik also offers a selection of spirits, including tequila, El Dorado Rum, armagnac, brandy, cognac, gin, vermouth, bourbon whiskey, calvados, and Hans Reisetbauer's award-winning[5] eaux-de-vie.
References
- ↑ http://www.skurnikwines.com/msw/about.html
- ↑ Teague, Lettie. https://www.wsj.com/articles/from-skurnik-brothers-an-abundance-of-wine-and-talent-1422582797, Wall Street Journal, New York, 29 January 2015. Retrieved on 2 June 2015.
- ↑ Colman, Tyler. http://www.drvino.com/2013/03/27/nyc-wine-power-list-3-michael-skurnik/, 27 March 2013. Retrieved on 2 June 2015.
- ↑ "best wine importer/distributor". Food & Wine. New York City: Time Inc. October 2000.
- ↑ http://www.reisetbauer.at/en/the-distiller.html
Further reading
- Zraly, Kevin (2005). Windows on the World Complete Wine Course. Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. pp. 246–. ISBN 978-1-4027-2639-2.
- Active Interest Media, Inc. (2003). Collector's Guide. Active Interest Media, Inc. pp. 175–. ISSN 1073-2063.
- New York Media, LLC (31 January 1994). New York Magazine. New York Media, LLC. pp. 22–. ISSN 0028-7369.