Italian Wine Regions
The heritage of Italians with wine dates back many millennia. However, before three wars and several political misadventures during the first half of the 20th century, this incredible legacy began to …
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Wine Salon of the Czech Republic
Our final wine stop for the day was at Salon vín České Republiky, the Wine Salon of the Czech Republic, located in the cellar of a Baroque chateau in the town …
Mikulov Wine Region, Czech Republic
A travel guide from an Advanced Sommelier student. BurčákAs we got out of our tour guide’s car, we noticed large plastic jugs of liquid labeled “Burčák” across the street. We learned …
Swiss Wines
The people of Switzerland love their wine so much that they only export a small portion of it. Whether this is by design or because of a lack of demand from …
The Top Wine Blogs Today
The wine industry wouldn’t be the same without some fantastic wine blogs available today. Whether informing us about serious wine matters or relating better to new wine lovers, there is something …
Wine Reviews
Wine ReviewsAll wines are available at the PA Wine & Spirits Stores. To find bottles near you, we suggest using our Wine Finder App: https://www.vinology.com/winefinder/.Mark Herold 2014″ Collid” Red, CaliforniaDespite drinking like …
Spanish Wine Regions
It is no secret that Spain has a lush terroir, bringing us the world’s most exciting cultivars and high-quality wine. As a result, Spain is now known for being one of …
What is a Sommelier?
Whether you want to become a sommelier or are just curious about what a sommelier actually does, you have come to the right place. In this article, we cover everything from …
Chateau Los Boldos 2015 Grande Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
This is such an exceptional value that I want to jamb a $10 bill into the empty bottle and mail it back to the winery in Cachapoal Valley, Chile.We did a bit …
Food and Wine Books
Looking for the newly updated article on wine book recommendations? You can check that out here: Top Picks for Wine Books. Larousse WineMany years ago, a student of mine –an aspiring chef and …
Wine Reviews
Tormaresca “Trentangeli” Castel del Monte I am a big fan of Aglianico, but it isn’t a crowd-pleaser. It’s more like the Metallica of the wine world. Even some of our sommelier …
Top Ten Wine Shops in Philly
Buying good wine in Philly can be a challenge. The prices are too damn high. Most of the folks working in most of the wine shops in Philadelphia know more about …
Spanish Recipes from the Wine School
Patatas Bravas 2 pounds red skin potatoes, quartered 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp fine salt 2 shallots, diced 1 tsp smoked paprika pinch cayenne pepper 1 cup crushed tomatoes ¼ …
Dr. Konstantin Frank – Finger Lakes, NY
Dr. Konstantin Frank (the Dr. is for his Ph.D. in viticulture) first founded his NY winery in 1962. He is credited with bringing Vitis vinifera (traditional grapes of European winemakers) to …
Anzivino 2010 Gattinara
Aromas of crushed lilac rose water and sage. Rum raisin and cherry compote fill in the edges with a bit of wood smoke. On the palate, it is elegant, with bright …
Wine Ratings 101
How Wine Ratings Came to BeWine ratings are both standardized and controversial. They often reflect individual preferences and tastes yet provide a systematic way to rank the quality of a wine. …