The Secret To Finding Underrated Wine? Know, And Follow, A Great Wine Importer.

He was a James Beard award-winning wine writer who decided to turn his talents towards importing. Terry Theise now has a portfolio of German and Austrian wines and champagnes under importer Michael Skurnik Wines' banner. As a writer, Theise used wit and humor to champion small producers in his favorite regions. As an importer, he touts "farmer fizz:" champagnes made by independent grape growers instead of the big, famous houses. You might even say he pioneered the grower champagne revolution. skurnikwines.com

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