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Framingham Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) This boutique winery has been pushing out classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc since 1994. It’s a standard in our Wine 101 classes for nearly as long. …
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The Ultimate Guide to Building Your Wine Cellar
What is a Wine Cellar?A wine cellar is a room to store wine over an extended period. That’s its sole purpose. You place a bottle in the room, and you have …
Cabernet Sauvignon Reviews
Find these wines near you: Wine Finder Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Do pencils grow on trees? This is the ripest graphite I’ve ever tasted. It’s also got an awesome diabetic …
Austrian Wine
Austria’s wine industry, with its rich history and unique varietals, offers a tapestry of flavors that captivates sommeliers and wine enthusiasts alike. From the revival of Grüner Veltliner to the rising popularity of red wines like Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, Austrian viticulture is a testament to resilience and innovation. The country’s vineyards, nurtured by centuries-old traditions and modern techniques, produce wines that are as complex as they are delightful. Join us as we delve into the enchanting world of Austrian wines, exploring the regions, grapes, and stories that make them extraordinary.
This article provides an in-depth look at the history, regions, and grape varietals that define Austrian wine, offering valuable insights for sommeliers and wine professionals seeking to expand their knowledge and appreciation of this remarkable wine-producing country.
Wine Gift Ideas
Napa Valley Maps from VinousHere’s something for the wine geek in your circle. Vinous has published a cutting-edge series of vineyard maps. These are not whimsical maps crafted to be hit …
Holiday Wine Guide
Holiday Wine Guide Wine is a significant part of every holiday celebration. We serve them at dinner parties and give them away as gifts. As the holidays are upon us, here are …
Chairman’s Selections: A Buying Guide for PLCB Wine & Spirits
We’ve been buying wine for the school and our newsletter for nearly twenty years. We’ve learned a thing or two over that time. Want to learn our secrets to buying great wine …
Roman Recipes from the Wine School
Spinaci Alla Romana Roman-Style Spinach Ingredients for Spinaci Alla Romana 2 lbs baby spinach 1 tablespoon leaf lard (or butter) 2 tablespoons raw pine nuts 1 large shallot, diced 3 tablespoons raisins 1⁄4 teaspoon …
Recipes for Food & Wine Pairings
A few recipes from our food & wine pairing classes!Farro Salad 1 cup par-cooked farro 1 cup apple cider 2 teaspoons fine salt 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil …
First in Philly!
In 2016, PA history was made! This was the moment a privately-owned wine shop opened in Philly, the first since 1919. It was a small step but an important one in the …
Philly Wine School
We just expanded our wine club offerings (again!) and kept all the goodies our members love, including the $20 discount on all classes, the $75 discount on all professional courses, and …
Bourbon BBQ Recipe
Bourbon Barbeque RecipeThe important element of this bbq recipe is to have deep flavors, which is partly accomplished by having two types of sweet ingredients and two types of heat. The …
Wine From Türkiye
Welcome to TürkiyeTurkey, surprisingly, has the fifth-largest vineyard area – not just in Europe but in the entire world – at 517,000 hectares. However, the vast majority of the grapes never …
Pennsylvania Wine Law Primer
Over the past few years, how alcohol is bought and sold in Pennsylvania has changed dramatically. It is not just about semi-privatization and consumer choice—that is not half of it. The …
Copain Winery Sold!
This article was originally published in 2016. There have been some dramatic acquisitions in the wine business over the past several months. Jackson Family Wines purchased Copain winery, a highly regarded …
Wine Phrases for Beginners
Essential Wine TermsFor most wine enthusiasts, getting to know wine only gets daunting at tastings. When people more experienced throw out a jumble of words and phrases, not to mention the …