Benedicte De Rycke 2004 Jasnieres, France
Sometimes, you have to go for the wine equivalent of a guitar solo. This wine waft hits your nose like a fistful of irises and warm earth. On the tongue, a …
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Mas Donis 2003 Barrica, Montsant
From the Capcanes cooperative in the Montsant region of Catalonia, this straightforward blend of 80% old vines Garnacha and 20% Syrah is a deep purple color that thins out to light …
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The Party GiftPeachy Canyon “Incredible Red” ZinfandelIt’s big, it’s jammy, it’s easy. Nothing says drunken holiday party like a half dozen of these puppies. Not responsible for any drunken acts of, …
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To get a fresh copy, go here: the wine school newsletter. Tedeschi “Capitel san Rocco” Valpolicella Superiore RipassoIt has the ripeness and body to appeal to a mass audience and sports …
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All wines reviewed are available throughout the Philadelphia Metropolitan area. We select wines because of their high quality to price ratio. Check out our top 10 wine shops.To find these wines …
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Peachy Canyon Cirque du VinBouncy and round and charismatic. There are plenty of wines like that at this price point, but this wine goes for the gold: it’s got a bit …
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Vionta AlbariñoA good example of this Spanish varietal. Tree fruit with a hint of almonds follows a distinct aroma of Thai basil and ends with a finish that turns up the …
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Beer ReviewsPhilly Beer SchoolCheck out our upcoming beer brewing classes and tasting classes! Kenzinger What? Wait…I am drinking a Kenzinger right now. Life is good. Forget the Geek-isms sometimes, a beer …
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Pillar Box Red, Australia. Compared to Yellow Tail, this is the height of sophistication. Of course, that’s like saying Jessica Simpson is classier than Pam Anderson. This wine is pure silly …
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Bleasdale “Franks Potts Red” – This 89% Cab blend from the Land Down Under is rich and big and lush but still hangs together far better than you’d expect of an …
Trevor Jones Old Tawny Port Jonesy
While the sound of an Old Jonesy Port may kindle ideas of crazy drunken hobo nights, the reality is a bit less ruckus. This is a gloriously decadent tawny-style dessert wine. …
A Wine Cellar Fit for a Queen
Props to the British government: its wine cellar reportedly holds bottles valued more than $1.3M from the likes of Chateaux Lafite, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild. The wines are apparently at the …
Thanksgiving at The Wine School
A shot from the past! Thanksgiving 2010.Thanksgiving is upon us and with that comes entertaining friends and family, many coming from out of town. Make your holiday weekend ever more festive …
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Check out our wine reviews here or sign up for our wine newsletter. Wine ReviewsFind these wines here: The Wine FinderDomaine du Cayron Gigondas Spending over S30 may seem like a …
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Muscular RedsSince we’ve all been working out more here, we have found ourselves craving bigger bolder, more muscular wines. Now, this doesn’t mean high-octane fruit bombs necessarily (not that there’s anything …
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If you dream of jumping into the world of wine, now is a perfect time. A wine certification or even a diploma is the smartest way to launch your palate into …