Tenuta di Castiglioni 2008 Cabernet, Tuscany
A bordeaux blend that leads with classic Cabernet notes of cigar box and mint. Gritty tannins and fleshy fruit round out this fine bottling. An excellent price for this wine.
Drink Philly Beer
Just say no to Guinness. And Smithwick’s. And Harp. Even if it is St. Patty’s Day, say no. Why drink imported beer when we live smack dab in the middle of …
Bad Science
A bevy of news outlets are reporting that only wine professionals can taste complexity in wine: Ever wondered why you can’t quite detect those hints of vanilla and cardamom touted in …
Feudi di San Gregorio 2007 Companaro
This is one of those wines that come with a caveat: drink this now! It’s already hitting its peak, so don’t keep it around for more than a few months. However, …
Eric Orange of LocalWineEvents
One dude changed how America thought about wine and changed it for good. Eric V. Orange didn’t mean to, but that’s how history often works. Promoting Wine TastingsIn 2000, Eric started …
Pennsylvania Wines
PA wines are slowly finding their footing. High-quality wines are supplanting the preponderance of sweet pink trash. However, the history of these wines is just being written. This article covers what …
The End of a Wine School
How Reviews Killed a Chicago Wine School How Krunch Went Yelp A small wine school in Chicago gained significant attention in 2012, illustrating how social media can destroy a small business. …
Wine Reviews
The top six wines for $15 were highlighted as tonight’s First Friday at the Wine School. A great list for the weekend binge purchases.
Respect the Gris
One of the best white wines coming out of the USA is Oregon Pinot Gris for quality and value. The problem is, it’s hard to find because very few wine shops …
Philly’s Restaurant Scene, Circa 2012
Nostalgia for Philly Chefs Long before the pandemic, the Philly food scene was tumultuous. A lot of the great chefs from the early oughts were crashing and burning. The financial crisis …
The Tasting Room that Died
How to Make a Million Dollars in Wine Many million-dollar ideas end up costing $10 Million to achieve. That’s typical logic for you in the wine trade. After years of hard work… you …
Cooking Classes in Philadelphia
Cooking ClassesI am pretty sure no one knows how to cook in Philly for a town that loves to eat. At least, that is my impression after discovering how many cooking …
Pillar Box 2007 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 fun, but it’s the …
Dessert & Sparkling Wine Reviews
Seven sparkling & dessert wines for your holiday splurges! For more, we strongly recommend signing up for a wine tasting class (we do in-person and virtual) or signing up for our …