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 …
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Wine Reviews!
A selection of wine reviews from the Wine School Newsletter. These are the top picks currently available. Bersano Mirage 2023 Gavi di GaviPrice: $12.99 (Chairman’s Selection, originally quoted at $25.00)The 2023 …
Top Wine Podcasts
Wine for Normal PeopleThis podcast is an excellent point of departure for those interested in learning about wine in such an approachable and fun manner. The beauty is that complex topics …
Classic American Cabs to Buy Right Now
In anticipation of our upcoming Classic American Wines class, I’m highlighting five must-buy standout American Cabernet Sauvignons. These selections are exceptional in quality and come with incredible value—currently available at Pennsylvania …
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 …
The War Against Wine
The War Against ScienceTrust in science is at its lowest point in generations. So why is an international health agency willing to further degrade its reputation by loudly espousing moral beliefs …
Who Takes Our Sommelier Courses?
Not to be corny, but our sommelier students are in a class of their own.The Wine School of Philadelphia has always been an outlier in the wine world. We attract a …
Top Gift Wines
I want three core elements for any wine: high quality, fairly priced, and small production. I’m the type of wine curmudgeon who doesn’t bother with mass-produced wines but doesn’t want to …
A Note to Our Sommelier Students
Dear Students,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some wonderful news about our Advanced Sommelier program. As many of you know, over the past few years, we’ve …
What is Zinfandel?
Zinfandel: The All-American Grape with Hidden RootsZinfandel, or as it is affectionately called, Zin, is said to be one of the most famous noble grapes in America. Its heavy flavors and …
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 …
Timorasso #3
In the calcareous and clay soils of Colli Tortonesi, nestled in northwest Italy, Timorasso has slowly — but stunningly — reemerged. Once drank by da Vinci and tasted as a table …
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 …
BBQ Wine Pairings
It’s finally spring here in Philly, and I want some barbeque. It’s warm enough to hang outside while slathering the ribs with sauce and cool enough to drink red wine. I’ll …
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 …