Seven Great Wines Under $15. Plus: Summer Wine School for {name}.

This week we're leading with a diatribe and my seven top picks for under $15.

Also in this issue: Tahiirah Habibi is back in town and looking for volunteers for Wine & Culture Fest 2026 at the Bok Building. And Summer Wine School starts in August, if you've been waiting for the next program.

Oh, did we mention America F*CK Yeah! in August? Check it out below.

Cheers,

Keith

Can a $15 Bottle of Great Wine be a Call to Arms?

We just spent the last six months being sued by people who believe they own the name “Philly Wine School.” I’ve been thinking a lot about what that name actually means. To me, being Philly’s wine school does not mean flying to Europe to be flattered by winemakers, posing with…

Just before the federal judge ruled in our favor, I sat down with Loren Feldman; it’s a sharp interview about the lawsuit, the Wine School, and what the fight is really about. Apple|Spotify

FYI, Loren is a former editor at NYT, Forbes, and Philly Mag. He's now the editor-in-chief of 21 Hats.

Tahiirah Habibi Needs Our Help!

Tahiirah Habibi is back in town, and she needs some volunteers for her upcoming Wine & Culture Fest 2026 at the Bok Building. Tahiirah was a fantastic member of the Wine School community back when she earned her sommelier pin with us.

She recently asked the Wine School to help with volunteers across three shifts, and she needs a few more people.