One Bottle, Endless Possibilities: Maggie's Farm Falernum

Written by Surdyk's Staff Surdyk's staff is here to show you how to use a specialty spirit or liqueur in several ways so you can feel confident about your purchase AND avoid lingering bottles in the back of the bar cabinet. THE BOTTLE: Maggie's Farm Falernum made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania   { "__ … read more

How to Build a Cheeseboard

Written by Surdyk's Staff We are talking to Sam Johnson, Surdyk's Cheese Guru, about how to build a cheeseboard. While it isn't difficult, it does require a bit of finesse - especially if you want your board to be the best. Follow Sam's tips and tricks and you'll be the star of the cheeseboard show! { "__ … read more

IF/THEN: WHITE WINES

Written by Surdyk's Staff One of the biggest reasons our customers ask for wine recommendations isn't because they don't know anything about wine, it's because they find themselves stuck in a routine, reaching for the same varietal again and again. And while there's absolutely nothing wrong with having a favorite go-to, sometimes it's nice … read more

AUSTRALIA: No Rest for the Wine-Obsessed: 7 Days, 17 Wineries

Written by Peter Plaehn, Wine Buyer   Australia is home to some of the oldest own-rooted vineyards in the world. That is, parts of the country have never had to graft their vines onto disease-resistant rootstocks like most of the world must do. Cirillo’s 1848, which contains both the oldest Grenache and oldest Semillon vines in … read more