Wine Reviews
Tenuta di Burchino Il Burchino ToscanaA blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, this is very sleek and international in style. This estate-grown wine is a Super Tuscan in all senses …
Food and Wine Pairing
A Wrinkle in Wine: The Former Chairman Returns. Sort of.
This is an older article from the Wine School, originally publishing in May, 2018. Jonathan Newman, the former Chairman of the PLCB is selling wine to Tim Holden, the current PLCB Chairman …
Food and Wine Books
Looking for the newly updated article on wine book recommendations? You can check that out here: Top Picks for Wine Books. Larousse WineMany years ago, a student of mine –an aspiring chef and …
Wine Reviews
Tormaresca “Trentangeli” Castel del MonteI am a big fan of Aglianico, but it isn’t a crowd-pleaser. It’s more like the Metallica of the wine world. Even some of our sommelier friends …
Top Ten Wine Shops in Philly
Buying good wine in Philly can be a challenge. The prices are too damn high. Most of the folks working in most of the wine shops in Philadelphia know more about …
Our Wine Tasting Kit
Each element of our tasting kit is custom designed by the Executive Director of the School. The package includes a BYO wine bag, one lead-free crystal wine glass, sommelier corkscrew, tasting …
Wine Reviews
Robert Young Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Scion Estate in Alexander ValleyThis is a classic. Aromas of Earl Grey tea and hibiscus are balanced with fresh mint and tobacco. The wine is rich …
Spanish Recipes from the Wine School
Patatas Bravas2 pounds red skin potatoes, quartered3 Tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp fine salt2 shallots, diced1 tsp smoked paprikapinch cayenne pepper1 cup crushed tomatoes¼ cup white wine1 cup mayonnaiseFor the Sauce:Heat a …
Wine Reviews
El Molet JumillaThis bottle is something of an ugly duckling. The first few years of its life, it was a bit green-toned and abrasive. That can happen to grapes harvested early, …
Recipes from the Wine School
Corn And Zucchini Salad With Feta4 ears of corn, huskedKosher salt4 small zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), thinly sliced lengthwise on a mandoline8-10 zucchini blossoms, torn into large pieces (optional)1/4 cup …
Recipes From the Wine School
From the Wine Pairing Classes at the Wine SchoolArugula, Fennel and Olive Salad3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 small shallot1 tsp mustard1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/2 tsp Fine sea salt1 5-ounce package …
Wine Gift Ideas
A Perfect Wine & Chocolate PairingEveryone loves getting fed. You could whip up a three-course meal, but that’s not a quick gift. If you want all the glory without all the …
Recipes from the Wine School
Mushrooms Stuffed with Smoked Trout, Leeks, Creme Fraiche12 Cremini Mushrooms1 tablespoon butter, unsalted.1/4 cup Leeks, washed and sliced1/8 cup Smoked Trout, crumbled1/4 cup Creme Fraiche (or Sour Cream)Salt, to taste.Preheat oven …
Recipes from the Wine School
Pulled Pork, South Carolina BBQThe BBQ SauceThroughout the 1700s, South Carolina drew a large contingent of immigrant German families. These new settlers brought with them ideas and advancements on ways to farm …
Recipes from the Wine School
Chorizo and Lentil Soup1 cup tocino (chopped bacon)1 onion, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 carrots, diced4 cloves garlic, minced1 cup cured chorizo, chopped1 cup chicken breast, chopped1 cup green, yellow, or red …
Recipes from the Wine School
Dishes are from our food & wine pairing classes. Roasted Pork with Plum ChutneyChutney can be made up to one week ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm slightly before serving.1 pound dried …