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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.
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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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Wine Reviews and Articles
Domaine Vetriccie 2017 White, Ile De Beaute
About Domaine Vetriccie Corsica is an interesting place. It's an Italian island off the coast of Tuscany, but it's a French territory. The province often seems like a hybrid between the two cultures. It's been a French municipality since the late 18th Century, but...
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Italian Food and Wine Pairings
Italian food is beloved everywhere. Because of that, you will see sommeliers pairing Italian dishes with wine from nearly every country in the world. A good Chilean Sauvignon Blanc will match beautifully with minestrone, and an Oregon Pinot Noir tastes amazing with...
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Ventisquero 2013 “Grey Glacier” Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley
Overview of Vina Ventisquero Vina Ventisquero may not be one of the best known Chilean wineries, but it does have significant market share under its Root: 1 brand. A well-funded winery under the guidance of winemaker Felipe Tosso, this venture began in 1998 and...
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