Academic Courses
Wine & Beer Diploma Programs
Core Wine Courses
Full semester wine courses for the beginner and intermediate students. SOMM certification ( Level I-III) available via the National Wine School.
Advanced Wine Courses
For the advanced student of wine. Learn from the top sommelier-professors in America. SOMM certification (Level IV and V) available via the National Wine School.
Beer Brewing Courses
Learn how to brew beer and craft your own recipes like a master brewer. Three levels of beer brewing courses available via the Philly Beer School.
Featured Classes & Courses
Upcoming Tasting Classes
Available Wine, Beer, Cocktail & Cooking Classes
Beer Brewing Program, Level One (Fall Semester)
Beer Brewing Program, Level Two (Fall Semester)
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Wine Reviews and Articles
WTF Rosé?
From the palace of King Louis XIV to the vineyards of Pennsylvania, rosé has always been apart of wine drinking culture. This article offers up the essentials of what it is, how it’s made, and what you should be looking out for. There is always a place in our...
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June Newsletter
Summer in Wine Town I know most folks hit the Jersey shore summer. What fun for the kids! I hear the tidal syringes are very nice this time of year. But what do I know? Here's something you may not know: a few people have to stay in Philly, just to keep it from...
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Stonehedge 2016 “Grand Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
I took a deep dive while trying to figure out who made this wine. I hadn't heard of Stonehedge before tasting this monolithic Cabernet Sauvignon. The label seems to have been started by Shahin Shahabi. He was cited in 1995 by Wine Spectator article, "Napa...
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