The Big Money Wine Myth
Several studies have been released recently that call into question a basic premise of wine buying. Most wine drinkers assume that the more expensive a bottle is, the better it tastes. …
Drink Better
Drink Philly Beer
Just say no to Guinness. And Smithwick’s. And Harp. Even if it is St. Patty’s Day, just say no. Why drink imported beer when we live smack dab in the middle …
Bad Science
A bevy of news outlets are reporting that only wine professionals can taste complexity in wine:Ever wondered why you can’t quite detect those hints of vanilla and cardamom touted in a …
Top 10 Wines Under $15
There are plenty of well-made wines priced under $15, and these are a sampling of the best of the best. Even better, you should be able to find most of these …
A Career in Wine?
This article was written in 2007 when the school was still very young. If you are interested in working in the wine trade, we have an article on wine careers. If …
Riesling Reviews
One of our Advanced students just spent a month drinking nothing but Riesling. I thought that was really cool, so I asked him to write about it.———-One man’s journey to the …
Hot Hot Hot
I preach this to the Wine School’s students every chance I get, but since there are readers of the School’s blog who I haven’t yet had the chance to meet, it …
Corte Agnello 2004 Corvina, Veronese IGT
You’ve probably had Corvina, the Veneto’s “little crow,” somewhere along the way, even though you may not have realized it. A light, easy-drinking Bardolino? Corvina and Rondinella. Valpolicella in all its …