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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 Reviews Philly Beer School Check 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, …
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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 Reviews Find these wines here: The Wine Finder Domaine du Cayron Gigondas Spending over S30 may seem …
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Muscular Reds Since 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 …
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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 …
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R Wines Shiraz “Luchador,” Barossa Maybe it’s our love of everything Jack Black ever commits to celluloid. But, whatever it is, this well-priced Shiraz offers everything you’d want in an affordable …
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Thomas Fogarty Gewurztraminer, MontereyYes, you read it right: Gewurztraminer from Monterey. Sounds odd, but this wine’s combination of perfume, fruit, and structure will make you a believer in no time.Cascabel Tempranillo …
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Sign up for our Wine Newsletter Wine Reviews Mitolo Shiraz “Savitar,” Barossa Valley Finding its center of gravity somewhere between Aussie drama and Rhone-y gravitas, this cold-weather Shiraz is perfect for …
Francesco Vezzelli Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro
It was time for a change, so last night, I decided to ignore the beer in my fridge and pair my beloved Phillies with Lambrusco. And not just any Lambrusco. This …
Oh What a Night!
Last night was homemade chicken pot pie, Kenziger beer, and the Phils! The crisp, refreshing, and never fussy Kenziger (Philadelphia Brewing Company) was perfect with the buttery deliciousness of the pastry …
Keith Wallace Tapped as Daily Beast Contributor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wine School of Philadelphia Local Philadelphian Tapped as Daily Beast Contributor July 23, 2009, Philadelphia, PA. The Daily Beast has contracted Philly’s own Keith Wallace to write …