Sommelier Secrets: The Wine Tasting Class
You don’t get named a top sommelier by CBS and SOMM without learning a trick or two. In this class, we let you in on the trade secrets that will change how you buy and serve …
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Wine on a Budget: Five Hot Spots
Wine is about grapes, and grapes are about real estate. It’s not that different than renting an apartment. You get more home for your money in Port Richmond than in Rittenhouse. …
What Sommeliers Get Wrong About Wine
Over the past three decades, we have been working to push sommeliers out of the restaurant and into the broader world of wine. And we have been exceptionally successful! With the …
Find Your Inner Sommelier
Free Wine Education!Are you a cork dork who dreams of being a wine geek? Learning about wine comes in many forms, and plenty of free resources exist. There are some excellent …
The High Price of Restaurant Wine, Explained.
Ever wonder why wine is so damn expensive at a restaurant? Ever notice that the cost is at least triple what you pay at a wine shop? Does this feel like …
The Dark Arts of Wine Marketing: Behind the Scenes of Rosé’s Rise
The world of wine marketing is often shrouded in mystery, with strategies as intricate as a well-aged Bordeaux. On a recent episode of After School: The Wine Podcast (listen to the …
The New King of Cabernet: Walla Walla & Beyond
Embark on a journey with “Walla Walla & Beyond, The Washington Wine Masterclass,” a 90-minute exploration into the heart of Washington State’s wine country. Delve into the rich tapestry of wine …
Thought Leaders in the Wine Scene
By Geoffrey CainAs an author, sommelier, and former journalist, I’ve carved out an unusual niche in the world of wine: I turn my fellow sommeliers and winemakers into thought leaders. Books, …
Sommelier Secrets: The Wine Tasting Class
You don’t get named a top sommelier by CBS and SOMM without learning a trick or two. In this class, we let you in on the trade secrets that will change how you buy and serve …
Last-Minute Wine Gifts!
A Wine School Essential A Coravin! I’ve been using my Coravin system for years and consider it essential for events, especially when I want to offer members a taste of a …
Walla Walla & Beyond: The New King of American Wine
Embark on a journey with “Walla Walla & Beyond, The Washington Wine Masterclass,” a 90-minute exploration into the heart of Washington State’s wine country. Delve into the rich tapestry of wine …
Master of Wine Terroir
Saturdays, May 3rd to June 21st, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30pm A specialized program for wine students seeking to refine their palate in a professional, in-depth setting. In the Master of …
Sommelier Secrets: The Wine Tasting Class
You don’t get named a top sommelier by CBS and SOMM without learning a trick or two. In this class, we let you in on the trade secrets that will change how you buy and serve …
Wine Aroma Kits
I’ve used scent training for our sommelier training for decades. It’s a core part of our programming. I hadn’t planned on ever developing scent kits until 2020. I started by creating …
Sommelier Student of the Year!
The Wine School of Philadelphia has named Stacy Wessel, owner of Race Street Café, the 2024 Sommelier Student of the Year. Stacy Wessel, a veteran Philadelphia restaurateur, won the award following …