“Can Sumoi, above all, is a project to connect with the farmers in the area, learn from them, pay them a fair amount—the highest possible per kilo of Sumoll or Xarel-lo or Macabeu. I dream of a Penedès where the valleys and the villages and the crus are the protagonists. It's the Burgundy vision for Penedès.” – Pepe Raventós 

Pepe Raventós is the renowned winemaker and owner of Can Sumoi, Raventós i Blanc, and his eponymous brand, Vins Pepe Raventós, which produces Mas del Serral.

In this episode, he shares his family history in the northern Penedès for 21 generations and the unique climate, geography, and millennia of viticultural history that make the region worthy of worldwide acclaim. His focus today is sharpened on making world-class Xarel-lo and Sumoll with Can Sumoi, his remote project in the poorest and most neglected part of Spain, where farming is done respectfully and farmers are paid what they deserve. 

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Brothers and business partners Michael and Harmon Skurnik discuss how their experiences with fine wines and spirits led them to establish Skurnik Wines & Spirits, what they value in the products they choose to represent, and how their guiding principles help them navigate uncertain times.

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No reservations required—listening to Skurnik Unfiltered feels like you've been invited to pull up a chair and share a glass with some of the most remarkable figures in the world of wine, spirits, and hospitality. 

Don't miss the first episode drop on Monday, December 8th. 

Voices featured in this trailer: 

• Michael Skurnik, founder of Skurnik Wines & Spirits
• Harmon Skurnik, president of Skurnik Wines & Spirits
• Giorgio Rivetti, winemaker/owner of La Spinetta, Contratto
• Quentin Paillard, 2nd generation winemaker/co-owner of Champagne Pierre Paillard
• Annabel Thomas, founder of Nc'nean Distillery
• Pepe Raventós, winemaker/owner of Can Sumoi, Raventós i Blanc, and Mas del Serral
• Christopher Loewen, 3rd generation winemaker at Weingut Carl Loewen
• Hans Reisetbauer, distiller/owner of Reisetbauer Qualitätsbrand
• Jason Kesner, winemaker at Kistler Vineyards
• Christina Turley, 2nd generation proprietor of Turley Wine Cellars 

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