Sommelier Student of the Year!
The Wine School of Philadelphia has named Stacy Wessel, owner of Race Street Café, the 2024 Sommelier Student of the Year. Stacy Wessel, a veteran Philadelphia restaurateur, won the award following …
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The War Against Wine
The War Against ScienceTrust in science is at its lowest point in generations. So why is an international health agency willing to further degrade its reputation by loudly espousing moral beliefs …
Who Takes Our Sommelier Courses?
Not to be corny, but our sommelier students are in a class of their own.The Wine School of Philadelphia has always been an outlier in the wine world. We attract a …
Top Holiday Wines
I want three core elements for any wine: high quality, fairly priced, and small production. I’m the type of wine curmudgeon who doesn’t bother with mass-produced wines but doesn’t want to …
A Note to Our Sommelier Students
Dear Students,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some wonderful news about our Advanced Sommelier program. As many of you know, over the past few years, we’ve …
What is Zinfandel?
Zinfandel: From Croatian Cliffs to Californian VineyardsZinfandel, or ‘Zin’ as it’s affectionately known, has long been celebrated as America’s grape. Its deep red hues and robust flavors have become synonymous with …
The Five Top Italian Red Wines for $20
Italian Red Wines 101Walk into any wine shop, and you will be confronted with hundreds of Italian red wines, ranging in price from six dollars to hundreds. In this scenario, I …
Timorasso #3
In the calcareous and clay soils of Colli Tortonesi, nestled in northwest Italy, Timorasso has slowly — but stunningly — reemerged. Once drank by da Vinci and tasted as a table …
Top Restaurants Near the Wine School
For a decade, the Wine School has been a hub for oenophiles in Rittenhouse. In that time, we’ve seen our fair share of restaurants come and go, but the current crop …
Springtime BBQ Wines
It’s finally spring here in Philly, and I want some barbeque. It’s warm enough to hang outside while slathering the ribs with sauce and cool enough to drink red wine. I’ll …
National Wine School: AI Sommelier Wine Coures
Wine Education for the 21st CenturyNot to brag, but I know our reputation. It’s hard to ignore being named the best wine school in America. We really want to take all …
Why Sommelier Certifications Matter
Sommelier certifications are increasingly popular with both wine enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you are curious about wine education or looking to advance your wine career, sommelier certifications may be an intelligent …
Wine Events in Philly
Are you looking for fantastic wine events in Philly? Our city is steeped in history, culture, and wine! Did you know some earlier vineyards in the American colonies were planted here? …
Sparkling Wine: Our Favorite Bubbles That Won’t Break the Bank
Sure, not all sparkling wine is Champagne. Sadly, many great bottles are now out of reach for most people. However, there are still great bottles of bubbly at reasonable prices. Here …
Five Top Wine Classes to Take Right Now
Let’s hope the worst of winter is over. However, if you are looking towards brighter days, we have some great classes we just posted for springtime.Are you serious about wine education? …