Top Italian Red Wines for $20
Italian Red Wines 101Walk into any wine shop, and you will be confronted with hundreds of Italian red wines, ranging in price from six dollars to hundreds. Your goal is to …
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Sommelier Student of the Year 2023
Michael Kraemer, an Advanced Sommelier student at the Wine School of Philadelphia, has been named the 2023 Sommelier Student of the Year Award winner. The award, which recognizes dedication to the …
Schioppettino
Tucked away in the eastern hills of the Friuli region of Italy is a small valley between the Upper Adriatic Sea and the foothills of the Julian Alps. This area, known …
Timorasso #4
Timorasso is a white grape native to Italy and has been growing around the Tortona hills, located at the crossroads of Piedmont, Lombardy, Emilia Romagna, and Liguria, since the Middle Ages. …
Pugnitello
I was recently hit with the wanderlust bug and convinced 37 of my family members to travel to one of the most beautiful places in the world: Tuscany, Italy. In early …
Grignolino: A Detailed Exploration
About GrignolinoGrignolino, a lesser-known yet remarkable grape varietal from Italy’s Piedmont region, beckons wine enthusiasts with its unique profile and historical significance. This article delves into the origins, characteristics, and modern …
Pallagrello Nero
In Italy, countless grape varietals have been lost in time, never to be tasted again. But occasionally, a variety long thought extinct reappears, offering a glimpse into the past and a …
Top Restaurants Near the Wine School
For a decade, the Wine School has been a hub for oenophiles in Rittenhouse. In that time, we’ve seen our fair share of restaurants come and go, but the current crop …
National Wine School: AI Sommelier Wine Coures
Wine Education for the 21st CenturyNot to brag, but I know our reputation. It’s hard to ignore being named the best wine school in America. We really want to take all …
Why Sommelier Certifications Matter
Sommelier certifications are increasingly popular with both wine enthusiasts and professionals. Whether you are curious about wine education or looking to advance your wine career, sommelier certifications can be an intelligent …
Wine Events in Philly
Are you looking for fantastic wine events in Philly? Our city is steeped in history, culture, and wine! Did you know some earlier vineyards in the American colonies were planted here? …
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 education? …
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!We are on the …