Say Goodbye to “Rebranded” Wine & Spirits Stores
After several years of “rebranding” the Premium Wine & Spirits Stores, it looks like the PCLB is giving up. In Philadelphia region, the stores are doing away with the posh glass-and-wood layout for a more industrial look. The upgrades cost the the...Keith’s Bourbon BBQ Recipe
Bourbon Barbeque Recipe The important elements of this bbq recipe is to have deep flavors, and that is partly accomplished by having two types of sweet ingredients and two types of heat. The paprika/cayenne combination is important. However, you can mix and match the...Pennsylvania Wine Law Primer
As of August 8th, 2016 how alcohol is bought and sold in Pennsylvania had changed in a dramatic way. The is not just about semi-privatization and consumer choice. That is not the half of it. The new legislation will affect wineries, breweries, cider makers,...Copain Winery Sold!
(The Washington Post) There have been some dramatic acquisitions in the wine business the past several months. Most recently, Jackson Family Wines purchased Copain winery, a highly regarded boutique Sonoma County producer of syrah, pinot noir and chardonnay. In April,...Burgundy & Cognac Hit by Hailstorms
(Reuters) Severe weather, including hailstorms, caused serious damage at the weekend in some French wine-producing regions, notably Cognac where up to 8 percent of the vineyard has been badly damaged, producers said on Monday. Other regions hard hit where Chablis and...Upcoming Wine Classes
Wine Smarts!
4:30 pm on October 2nd
You don't need to be book smart to be wine smart. In this class, you'll learn that wine has nothing to do with IQ. It has everything to do with passion and exposure to good wine.Tonight, you will learn how to taste and talk like a natural-born sommelier. You will gain
Wines of Israel
7:30 pm on October 6th
The Wines of Israel class.
Previous Classes Featuring Wines of Israel
Wines of Israel & Lebanon
The class starts in Israel 1. Ella Valley Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay, Ella Valleythen to Lebanon 1. Chateau Musar 2010 Jeune, Bekaa Valley2. Chateau Kefraya 2009 Les Breteches, Bekaa Valley<
Belgian Beer Experience
7:30 pm on October 7th
Eventually, every passionate beer lover takes a class on Belgian beer. After all, the beers are spellbindingly unique and diverse. It's incredible that a country half the size of Pennsylvania sports more indigenous beer styles than anywhere else in the world.In this class, you will experience the essential Belgian beer styles; and learn
Discover Your Wine Style
7:30 pm on October 20th
We know that choices in a wine store or on a wine list can be intimidating, and this class is designed to take the mystery out of the age-old question: will I like that wine? In this class, you will discover your personal wine style through a series of tastings.This is a two
Sommelier Smackdown
7:30 pm on October 26th
The Wine School's signature event!Imagine two of the city's top wine professionals competing to create the perfect food & wine pairing...and all for you! We pit one of Philadelphia's top sommeliers against one of our wine educators. Attendees sample each of food & wine pairings, then choose the winner.Past
Cooking Class with Wine Pairings
7:30 pm on October 27th
A cooking class like no other. In this class, our top chef teams up with one of our top sommeliers. Together they craft a seasonal and satisfying menu for the night, with a focus on farm-to-table ingredients.The class includes a cooking demonstration of each dish, along with a full description of the