Union Square | Takeover with Megan Skupny of Lang & Reed

Join Corkbuzz in welcoming Megan Skupny of Lang & Reed!

When: Friday, September 13, 2024 5-7 pm

Where: 13 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003

What: Featured Flights & Wines by the Glass from Lang & Reed

About Lang & Reed:

Founders Tracy and John Skupny have been crafting Cabernet Franc in Napa Valley since 1996. In the early 80s, after spending their formative years as part of Kansas City’s Hospitality scene, they brought their appreciation for French styles of Cabernet Franc along to Napa. What they found was a more Bordeaux focused approach in the use of the grape.

Realizing the region needed more immediately drinkable weeknight wines they set out to make that happen by exploring the broad range of aromatics and flavors that emerge from Cabernet Franc. John and Tracy’s goal in producing this varietal was to bottle wines that are “Ultimately gulp-able, but not simple”. Although the grape is much more adaptable than Cabernet Sauvignon the plantings of Cabernet Franc have decreased at an astounding rate over the last 40 years in favor of more marketable plantings. This drives the Skupny family to stay true to their philosophy and continue to produce these small production wines with integrity and a sense of place.

Dedicated to maintaining independence and a family owned winery, they have been joined by their son J Reed and his wife Megan. Reed’s experience in vineyards of the Loire Valley has driven the family to expand their representation of the Loire by producing beautiful Chenin Blanc from Mendocino. We could not be more honored to represent this dynamic family and their forward-thinking approach to making special wines that are delicious on release and capable of aging beautifully.

About Megan:

Fortunate life experiences are what led Lang & Reed’s Sales and Marketing Director, Megan Skupny,  into the wine industry. The motivated fitness instructor with a degree in Sports Business fell in love with a budding winemaker (Reed Skupny) and fire-damaged bottles of Peter Michael wines, earned by buffing glassware at a bar during college, and suddenly found herself soaking up France’s Loire Valley. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, as her soon-to-be husband harvested vineyards for Domaine Bernard Baudry, Megan visited various wineries and farmer’s markets, learning about their new home through her sense of taste, smell and sight. Eventually marrying in Chinon and hosting a reception in Vouvray, Reed and Megan not only deepened their love for each other in France, but also became smitten with the complexities of various varieties and were inspired to bring their newfound adoration for Chenin Blanc back to Lang & Reed in Napa Valley. Returning to California’s Wine Country, Megan cut her teeth in wine sales with the Hall Family at Long Meadow Ranch, quickly working her way up to Manager of their national sales program. Believing in moderation and the importance of trusting your instincts, Megan understands that there is always more to learn - especially when it comes to wine. Now leading the Sales & Marketing efforts for Lang & Reed while raising two young children, she still finds time to teach several fitness classes a week and fondly reminisces on their days in France through date nights at Bouchon and glasses of her favorite Domaine Huet Haut Lieu Moelleaux. A self-proclaimed Champagne devotee, Megan not only prefers bubbly, but exudes it. Sparkling and vivacious, she is over the moon about the opening of Lang & Reed’s new tasting salon. No longer relying solely on distributors to tell the story of Lang & Reed, she is excited about the opportunity to share the family’s passion for Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc with others. Face to face, she looks forward to meeting those whose life experiences lead them to Lang & Reed. 

Reservations are encouraged, but not required.  Our full wine list and dinner menu are available.