Last-Minute Wine Gifts!
A Wine School Essential A Coravin! I’ve been using my Coravin system for years and consider it essential for events, especially when I want to offer members a taste of a …
Wine Reviews!
A selection of wine reviews from the Wine School Newsletter. These are the top picks currently available. Bersano Mirage 2023 Gavi di GaviPrice: $12.99 (Chairman’s Selection, originally quoted at $25.00)The 2023 …
Top Wine Podcasts
After Wine School”After Wine School” is an informal and fun podcast where wine school instructors discuss all things wine. You’ll hear stories from their classes, tips for wine tasting, and a …
Classic American Cabs to Buy Right Now
In anticipation of our upcoming Classic American Wines class, I’m highlighting five must-buy standout American Cabernet Sauvignons. These selections are exceptional in quality and come with incredible value—currently available at Pennsylvania …
Wine Aroma Kits
I’ve used scent training for our sommelier training for decades. It’s a core part of our programming. I hadn’t planned on ever developing scent kits until 2020. I started by creating …
Sommelier Student of the Year 2024!
The Wine School of Philadelphia has named Stacy Wessel, owner of Race Street Café, the 2024 Sommelier Student of the Year. Stacy Wessel, a veteran Philadelphia restaurateur, won the award following …
Eater Philadelphia Thinks We Have an Amazing Wine Club!
The Wine School of Philadelphia’s catalog of courses are designed to delve into the nuances and complexities of wines from around the world. Its wine club membership is an extension of these offerings, providing subscribers access to exclusive weekly members-only events, founder’s pairing dinners, a bi-weekly newsletter, training workshops, and opportunities to connect with experts in the wine industry.
“The Best Wine and Beer Clubs in Philadelphia” Eater Philadelphia, April 2024
The War Against Wine
The War Against Science Trust in science is at its lowest point in generations. So why is an international health agency willing to further degrade its reputation by loudly espousing moral …
Who Takes Our Sommelier Courses?
Not to be corny, but our sommelier students are in a class of their own.The Wine School of Philadelphia has always been an outlier in the wine world. We attract a …
Top Gift Wines
I want three core elements for any wine: high quality, fairly priced, and small production. I’m the type of wine curmudgeon who doesn’t bother with mass-produced wines but doesn’t want to …
A Note to Our Sommelier Students
Dear Students,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some wonderful news about our Advanced Sommelier program. As many of you know, over the past few years, we’ve …
What is Zinfandel?
Zinfandel: The All-American Grape with Hidden Roots Zinfandel, or as it is affectionately called, Zin, is said to be one of the most famous noble grapes in America. Its heavy flavors …
Top Italian Red Wines for $20
Italian Red Wines 101Walk into any wine shop, and you will be confronted with hundreds of Italian red wines, ranging in price from six dollars to hundreds. Your goal is to …
Sommelier Student of the Year 2023
Michael Kraemer, an Advanced Sommelier student at the Wine School of Philadelphia, has been named the 2023 Sommelier Student of the Year Award winner. The award, which recognizes dedication to the …
Schioppettino #3
The effort to save the varietal Schioppettino from extinction can be traced back to the actions of one man, Paulo Rapozzi, and his vineyard Ronchi di Cialla. After the twin threats …
Schioppettino #2
In Janis Robinson’s impressive “Wine Grapes,” she describes 1,400 grape varietals in commercial production. However, the world’s wine shelves are dominated by a mere 20. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay have …