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 at …
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 …
Sommelier Pins
The Three Flavors of Sommelier EducationIn the US, three major firms offer wine credentials: the National Wine School (NWS), the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), and the Wine & Spirit Education …
Celebrate Our 200-Member Milestone!
The Wine School’s membership program just hit 200 people! This means discounts on classes and courses are jumping up to 20%! So now it’s time to help us hit 250 members …
Become a Wine Connoisseur
Want to level up your wine skills and become a wine connoisseur? In this article, we outline the skills you need to be your own sommelier.Buy Like A SommelierGreat wines are …
Seeking Wine Educators
We are seeking our next generation of wine educators in Philadelphia and beyond! If you want to be part of our community, now is the time to act!Check out our new …
A Master of Wine?
Be A Master of Wine All of our programs are offered through the National Wine School. If you are interested in wine education and how the levels of sommelier certification work, …
Top Upcoming Wine Classes in Philly
Here are a few of our favorite upcoming wine classes in Philly! This list includes the top wine tastings as well as sommelier courses. Top 10 Wine Classes in PhillyWine Class …
New Qualifications at the Wine School of Philadelphia
Introduction We are proud to announce new advanced wine courses and a master-level certification program, a first in Pennsylvania. Our programs are backed by the National Wine School and offer best-in-class …
Upcoming Sommelier & Winemaking Courses
Eat it, New York! The top-ranked wine school in America is located in Philadelphia. So if you are a wine lover and want to expand your passion or even earn your …
Our Wine Club is now a Full-Fledged Membership Program
Want to be part of a vibrant wine community? Welcome home. Back in the day, we charged $19/month for our wine club and offered a single monthly event. Over the years, …
The Trade Secrets Behind the Wine School
Our Core Wine Course has earned an unparalleled reputation across America. A surprisingly large number of students say the program is a singular, life-changing experience for them.Over the years, many schools …
Contino 2016 Rioja Reserva
If you’ve read my reviews of previous vintages (here and here), then you know the deep respect I have for this storied winery. This is the last bottling of Contino by …
Belhara 2019 Estate Malbec Mendoza
Belhara is a small estate in the Uco Valley district of Mendoza that has been producing very polished wines over the past few years. This bottling is an excellent example of …
Le Vigne Winery 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
Le Vigne is just north of the city of Paso Robles, below the western hills. They have a half dozen varietals planted on their small property, including Tannat and Sangiovese, it’s …
Domaine Vincent Carême 2019 “Spring” Vouvray
A small winery in the Loire Valley, headed by Vincent Careme, teaches Organic Winemaking at the local university. This wine is a perfect infusion of racy citrus with steely intensity. A …