It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right. Harmon Skurnik on the Importance of Tasting and Talent.

MJ’s guest today is President of the Legendary Import and Distribution Company Skurnik Wines and Spirits, Harmon Skurnik. The company began with just a handful of relatively unknown estates in 1987 and has since grown to represent over 500 estates, most of which are family-owned and operated. Harmon has been a partner in Skurnik Wines & Spirits since 1989 - from tasting, to buying, to managing the business and its employees, Harmon is an integral part of the company's success. He and MJ talk about the early days of Skurnik Wines and the mindset it takes to grow such a successful business. They discuss past, present and emerging producers and what it takes to get them noticed and included in the Skurnik portfolio. MJ talks about the Skurnik “farm team” factor when it comes to finding and launching the careers of some of the most talented sales people in the wine business. In addition Harmon brings in four epic wines - two that make their tasting debut right on the show! For those who seek knowledge, history and a bit business savvy with their listening  - you’re welcome!  A huge thank you to Harmon Skurnik!Follow him on IG @hskurnikLearn, discover and purchase world class wine and spirits at Skurnik Wine and Spirits: https://www.skurnik.com/Follow them on IG @skurnikwinesThis episode’s in studio wines:Pierre GirardinMurgers des Dents de ChienSaint-Aubin Premier Cru, 2018Hillick and Hobbs2019 Estate Dry RieslingSeneca Lake, New YorkLanghe Nebbiolo Sori della Sorba20192017 MullineuxGranite Syrah Swartland, South Africa ___________________________________________________________________Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers and wine drinkers! Don’t forget to subscribe and be sure to give The Black Wine Guy Experience a five-star review on whichever platform you listen to.For insider info from MJ and exclusive content from the show sign up at Blackwineguy.comFollow MJ @blackwineguy Thank you to our sponsor Acker Wines! Listeners of the show will receive $25 off purchases of $100 or more with code BWINEGUY25 at checkout. (Retail store only)  Love this podcast? Love the cool content? Get a producer like mine by reaching out to the badass team at Necessary Media. www.necessarymediaproductions.com@necessary_media_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.