Bodega Baigorri 2005 Crianza Rioja
A Spanish Wine Review A beautiful Rioja with an aroma of cigar box and toasted cinnamon. Flavors of vanilla and espresso dominate the attack. On the mid-palate, mineral and red cherry …
Philadelphia Inquirer: Former LCB chief comes out in favor of privatizing State Stores
The man who once had the greatest say over what alcohol Pennsylvanians could drink has thrown his support behind the effort to take that control away from government and end the State Store system.
Jonathan Newman, the former chairman of the Liquor Control Board, said Tuesday that “the stars are perfectly aligned” to privatize the sale of wine and liquor in Pennsylvania – an endeavor that has failed under three previous governors. “This is the year change is going to happen,” Newman said during a news conference at the Wine School of Philadelphia.
Newman joined House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R., Allegheny) and State Rep. Tom Killion (R., Delaware), the sponsors of the bill to privatize the LCB’s wholesale and retail operations.
Associated Press: Brew-haha frothing over after Philly bar raids
The Associated Press originally published the story on March 12, 2010. The article is reprinted solely for educational purposes. It is intended to offer insight into the history of wine education …
Philly Uncorked: Pinot Grigio
Philly Uncorked was a series of videos developed, written, and co-produced by Keith Wallace and Banyon Productions for Philly.com. Eventually, the underwriter, the PLCB, wanted to monetize the show with product …
Double Sunshine IPA by Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Imperial IPA Review Vibrant hop aromas push into an ozone-like freshness along with a bit of green grass. On the palate, flavors of grapefruit and melon predominate with floral notes and …
The Phoenix: Wine, Wit and Wisdom
The festivities began with a sponsors’ reception, and featured speaker Keith Wallace, owner of The Wine School of Philadelphia. “We do charity events all of the time because they are fun,” said Wallace. “The people in Phoenixville are open-minded, and it was an honor to be here.”
Wallace said that people are becoming more and more curious about wine. “I like that so I can give them more information about wine,” he said. “They are enthusiastic and have a lot of good questions.”
Wallace had 125 bottles of wine in tow, and said he usually brings 25 percent more just in case. “We opened almost all of them,” he said. “We try to bring a half a bottle per person, which equals three glasses total. It’s about keeping everyone happy so they can drive home.”
Calamaco 2010 Reserva Malbec
At first, very quiet, the flavors expand like a peacock. It is increasingly fun and rich. It brings eucalyptus and mocha first, then crushed blackberries with a wave of soft round …
Heady Topper by The Alchemist
An Imperial IPA Review Impressive aromatics of citrus, highly vinous aromatics of grapefruit, lemon rind, and caramel. On the palate, the complex fruit flavors continue. With mango, citrus, peaches, and pineapple …
City Paper: NYE Toasts Uncorked
The story was originally published by the Philadelphia City Paper on December 27, 2006. NYE Toasts Uncorked Author: Amy Strauss 1 Chimay Cinq Cents. Home Sweet Homebrew owner George Hummel recommends toasting with …
Bodega 2010 El Agosto Bierzo
Spanish Wine Review A beautiful bottling of old vine Mencia grapes. A nose of garrigue with pain grillé, basil, and dark berry. On the palate, rich fruit and savage elements dominate. …
La Fin Du Monde by Unibroue
The more I taste beers from Canada’s rising microbrews, the greater my respect. They embrace the quality of North American grains and hops, and at the same time executing old-school brewing styles. …
Tara Nurin Named 2012 Writer of the Year
The Contest Epikur Writer of the Year is a new event that seeks to honor the best food and booze writing in Philadelphia. It is to be an annual contest and …
Associated Press: Taking wine as gift shouldn’t be a chore
It’s a look wine shop clerks know well. That overwhelmed, glassy-eyed stare that afflicts people as they wade through aisle after aisle of wine in search of the right bottle to bring to a party.
But arming yourself with a little advice and doing a bit of planning can make it easy to break out of the wine shop stupor and get the right wine for the right event for the right price.
Step 1: Relax. It’s just wine. And most shops are jammed with great $10 bottles, so it’s hard to make an awful choice.