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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.
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Imbibe! The Whiskey & Cocktail Class
Eight Wines to Try Before You Die
Eleven Wine Blogs to Follow
The wine industry just wouldn’t be the same if it weren’t for some of the fantastic blogs we had access to today. Whether it is to inform us about serious wine matters or to relate better to new-wine-lovers, there is something out there for everyone. We’ve put...
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Isabella 2016 Bobal, Ribera del Jucar
This is a small wine region that most wine maps forget to include (I'm talking to you Wine Folly). That's not unexpected, actually, as there are hundreds of tiny and obscure wine regions that don't make the cut. Ribera del Jucar is next to the more famous (and that's...
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Matetic 2014 Corralillo Syrah, San Antonio Valley, Chile
I've never really cared much about an artist's life. If their work inspires me, I don't need to be weighted down with their ideas on religion or politics. I feel the same way about fellow artisans. If another chef or winemaker is making delicious things, I really...
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