The Third Way for Wine Education
Why professional wine training should build skills, not an exclusive club You can check out the conversation for yourself at Wine For Normal People. It is all I’ve wanted to do …
As the Wine Trade Changes, Wine Education Has to Change With It
I’ve been talking a lot lately about a simple idea: As the wine trade changes, wine education has to change with it.For a long time, there has been a gap between …
Tom Wark on What a Wine Education Means
In a recent post on Fermentations, Tom Wark asks what it means to earn certification from a school that teaches wine knowledge. If you’re an employer, should you care? If you’re …
Six Bottles for September, and a Perfect Pairing
As I built this month’s wine recommendation newsletter, I wanted to give myself a challenge: build a dish that would work with all six of them. I popped into the PA …
Students pour into wine school — no snobs allowed
No Snobs Allowed: Inside the Wine School’s Accelerated Sommelier ProgramA précis of Robert Calandra’s Aug. 6, 2026 article, “Students pour into wine school — no snobs allowed,” published in the Chestnut …
Wine School Returns Focus to the Classroom After Court Ruling
A précis of Paul Vigna’s Aug. 3, 2026 article, “Wine School of Philadelphia returns focus to classroom following ‘huge’ courtroom win,” published in The Wine Classroom.After a turbulent winter and spring, …
White Wines for August
August is the best part of summer. Hear me out. The heat waves are behind us, the nights have started to cool off, and the tourist crowds have thinned. Best of …
Can a $15 Bottle of Great Wine be a Call to Arms?
We just spent the last six months being sued by people who believe they own the name “Philly Wine School.” I’ve been thinking a lot about what that name actually means.To …
Top Wine Buys from Keith
White Wines for Summer. I plan on tucking into some oysters real soon. Here are two of my top picks that are also great deals. Forjas del Salnés 2024 “Leirana” Albariño, …
Become a Sommelier in a Week: Wine School Turns 25!
Most wine programs ask for a year. Summer Wine School asks for a week.This August, the Wine School of Philadelphia celebrates its 25th year, and Summer Wine School is back: a …
Federal Judge Rejects Emergency Bid to Strip The Wine School of Philadelphia of Its Trademarked Name
A précis of a May 29, 2026 article published by Wine Business, “Federal Judge Rejects Emergency Bid to Strip The Wine School of Philadelphia of Its Trademarked Name” A federal judge …
The Philly Wine School Lawsuit
Will the real Philly Wine School please stand up?For years, students, media, and the public have known the Wine School of Philadelphia as “Philly Wine School.” That history dates back to …
Philly’s Wine School Voted a Top Trade School by Inquirer Readers
Readers of The Philadelphia Inquirer have named the Wine School of Philadelphia a top trade school in the paper’s Philly Favorites Magazine. This recognition highlights the school’s unique role in the …
Wine Reviews From The Wine School
This month, I have my five favorite wines to drink on a spring Saturday. The Morellino and the Malbec for BBQ, the Ripasso and the Renacer for farmhouse cheddar, and the …
Summer Wine School Is Here: Core Sommelier and Teacher Training, Save $200
Summer Wine School is not just a chance to study wine seriously. It is also a direct pathway into teaching. This August, the Wine School of Philadelphia is offering two back-to-back …
Top Wines for April
The wine selection in the Philly region is getting a bit interesting in April. A lot of classics have just arrived in the region. The prices are fantastic, just as most …