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Italian Pick of The Week 4/21/08
2008-04-21 16:10:00 Sella & Mosca 2004 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva, DOC, Sardegna Located in the northwesteren part of the island, Sella & Mosca has become Sardinia’s signature winery. Its vast acres of vineyards have made it and Argiolas the names most synonymous with wine from this ancient culture. Cannonau is Garnacha…but nothing like its Spanish ancestor. It is potent, ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
Date: Friday, June 6th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Sommelier Smac
2008-04-20 14:35:00 Imagine two of the city's top wine professionals competing to create the perfect food & wine pairing... and all for you! We pit one of Philadelphia's top sommeliers against one of our top wine educators. Those attending try each of the food & wine pairings, and get to choose the winner.This evening, we are thrilled to welcome Paul Rodriguez of Tinto. He presides over one of the most interesting, delicious wine lists in Philadelphia. Will his expertise in the wines of Spain, Italy, France, and seemingly everywhere else propel him to victory? Join us to find out! More About: June , Time , Friday , Sommelier
Eddie Feraud 2005 Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge
2008-04-18 21:09:00 What a polished, silky, modern wine, amazingly appealing now but with years of evolution ahead of it. The nose is rich with deeply stewed fruit, cigar tobacco, and an underlying note of black peppercorn. Yet despite its silky texture and sweet ripe red-berry fruit on the palate, the tannins maintain a real sense of grip. ... More About: Eddie , Rouge
The April Newsletter
2008-04-16 21:44:00 April 2008 Newsletter The Wine School of Philadelphia’s Newsletter www.vinology.com The Post-Tax Sale Thank heavens tax-season’s over. That really hurt. On to the sale! 25% off all wine classes held in April & May Use the coupon code OUCH08 Summer Foundation Program Announced We will be running a Wine Foundation Program this Summer. Classes begin Thursday, July 3rd. More information: Summer Foundation ...
Vote for the Wino Prez
2008-04-15 05:48:00 Which Wine Schooler would you vote for? The Presidential Wino Poll More About: Vote , Prez
Italian Pick of The Week, 4/14/08
2008-04-14 15:59:00 Antiche Vigneti di Cantalupo “Primagenia” 2005, Piemonte The Colline Novarese DOC is located in the smaller cluster of designated zones in northern Piemonte that includes Gattinara and Ghemme, two familiar names for devotees of Nebbiolo. The regulations for both allow for the inclusion of Vespolino, a blending grape that also shows up with Bonarda in the ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
Director?s Cut: Chairman?s Selection Wines 4/12/08
2008-04-14 15:29:00 Mastroberardino 2004 Sannio Falanghina, Campania (IT) Ch. de Tracy 2005 Pouilly Fume, Loire (FR) Marina Piper 2003 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills (OR) Las Pizarras del Jalon 2005 Garnacha, Calatayud (SP) Graham Beck 2001 Syrah “The Ridge”, Cape Peninsula (SAfr) Dutschke 2003 Shiraz “St. Jakobi”, Barossa Valley (AU) Badia di Morrona 2000 “N’Antia”, Tuscany (IT) Veramonte 2003 “Primus”, Casablanca Valley (CH) More About: Chairman , Wines , Director , Selection
Sauvignon Blanc Season
2008-04-12 00:18:00 Finally, it seems, winter has loosened its grip on us. Or, to be more accurate, we’ve finally been treated to something resembling springtime weather: Yes, this past week, we experienced not one but two sunny, warm days. And, in fact, as yesterday was the first truly springlike day of the year so far, I marked ... More About: Season , Sauvignon Blanc , Sauvignon
Date: Tuesday, May 20th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Learn Your Person
2008-04-06 14:19:00 Have you ever stared at the shelves in the wine shop and had no idea what to buy? Most people have. So tonight, we will give you the tools to not only know what to purchase, but to ensure that the wines you bring home pair perfectly with your own palate. Think of this class as a getting-to-know-you evening between you and your taste buds. More About: Time , Learn , Person , Tuesday
Date: Saturday, May 17th Time: 5:00 7:00pm Pinot Boutique in Old City Gre
2008-03-31 16:01:00 Italian wines are loved by American connoisseurs. At this point, more premium Italian wines are drunk in the USA than in Italy itself. In this class, we offer a gustatory map of the major wine regions. From Apulia, to Chianti, to the Piedmont, this class offers an overview of the important regions. Just as importantly, this class will highlight some of the wine regions with the best quality-to-price ratios. More About: Time , Saturday , City , Boutique
Date: Tuesday, May 27th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intro t
2008-03-31 15:31:00 The smart & fun class that over two thousand people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about. More About: Wine , Time , Tuesday , Intro
Date: Saturday, May 17th Time: 6:00 8:00pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intro
2008-03-31 15:31:00 The smart & fun class that over two thousand people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about. More About: Wine , Time , Saturday , Intro
Date: Friday, May 16th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 The ?Philly Uncork
2008-03-31 15:31:00 For the first time ever, Keith and Maria, co-hosts of Philly .com's popular "Philly Uncorked" show, will co-teach this special class. They will discuss strategies for getting the best bang for your buck at the wine shop, pairing wine with food, and the most exciting up-and-coming regions in the wine world today. More About: Time , Friday
Date: Friday, May 2nd Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Wide World of
2008-03-31 15:31:00 Is there really a difference between a lager and an ale? What’s malt anyway? And do we really need to care about hops?There are more great beers available now than ever before, but understanding them is confusing, to say the least. In this class, we’ll demystify beer, discuss the classic styles, and taste some delicious examples from around the world. More About: World , Time , Wide , Friday
Date: Tuesday, May 6th Time: 6:00 8:00pm Classroom 101 Spanish Wine and C
2008-03-31 15:31:00 Some of the most exciting wines and cheeses in the entire world come from Spain. The problem is knowing what to buy--the choices are dizzying!But tonight, we will dig deep into Di Bruno's cheese cave and the Wine School's cellar to create five of the most memorable pairings you've ever tasted. From Priorat to Rioja to Galicia, we will criss-cross Spain in search of the best pairings the country has to offer! More About: Time , Spanish , Tuesday
Date: Tuesday, May 13 Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Sommelier Smack
2008-03-31 15:31:00 Imagine two of the city's top wine professionals competing to create the perfect food & wine pairing... and all for you! We pit one of Philadelphia's top sommeliers against one of our top wine educators. Those attending try each of the food & wine pairings, and get to choose the winner.The sommelier competing this evening will be announced, but past participants have included Christophe Tassan of Le Bec-Fin, Ryan Davis of Rae, Jeff Bloom of Oceanaire, Christophe Guillot of Brasserie Perrier, and Ryan Margolis of 707 Restaurant & Bar. More About: Time , Tuesday , Sommelier , Smack
Date: Friday, May 9th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director?s Cut: Leg
2008-03-31 15:31:00 Italy or France--whose wines are better? Tonight, we will attempt to answer this question. From Chianti to Piedmont and Bordeaux to Burgundy, this will be an evening of spectacular wines from two of the greatest wine-producing countries in the world.The wines for this evening will be pulled from our Director 's personal cellar, so bring your taste buds--this class promises to be a blockbuster! More About: Time , Friday
Date: Saturday, April 26th Time: 6:00pm 8:00pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: In
2008-03-25 14:50:00 The smart & fun class that over two thousand people have attended since 2001, and still sells out every week! The premise of this class is to introduce the most important building blocks of wine knowledge. Come with an open mind, because we will also dispel many of those wine myths that are too often bandied about. More About: Wine , April , Time , Saturday
Exotic Wine Regions, March 26, 2008
2008-03-25 14:40:00 Kir-Yianni “Petra” 2005, Florina (GR) Vina Godeval “Cosecha” 2006, Valdeorras (SP) Porta do Fontelo Dao 2004, Dao (PORT) Battistoti Marzemino 2001, Trentino (IT) Ballast Stone Petit Verdot 2003, McLaren Vale (AU) Pavlou-Kagas “Klima” Xinomavro 2005, Macedonia (GR) Quinto da Cortezia Touriga Nacional 2004, Estremadura (PORT) Dehesa de Rubiales Prieto Picuda 2005, Castilla y Leon ... More About: Wine , Regions , March , 2008
Wine School and Di Bruno Bros. French Wine and Cheese Class, March 26th
2008-03-24 22:52:00 Triple Crème?Barthe René 2005 Muscat, Alsace (FR) Selles sur Chere?Marc Deschamps 2005 Pouilly-Fumé “Les Porcheronnes,” Loire Valley (FR) Morbier?Saint Cosme 2006 Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley (FR) Beaufort?Faiveley 2003 Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy (FR) Roquefort?Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne 2003 Sauternes (FR) More About: Wine , French , School , Cheese , March
Wines by Region Series: French Wine for Less, March 28th
2008-03-24 18:24:00 First Flight 1. Etienne Daulny 2005 Sancerre ?Le Clos de Chaudennay,? Loire Valley (FR) 2. Domaine Philippe Gilbert 2005 Menetou-Salon, Loire Valley (FR) Second Flight 1. Chateau La Garde 2001 Pessac-Leognan, Graves (FR) 2. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR) Third Flight 1. Cave de Saumur 2005 Saumur Champigny ?Lieu-dit Les Vignoles,? Loire Valley (FR) 2. Domaine de ... More About: Wine , French , Series , March , Wines
Italian Pick of The Week, 3/17/08
2008-03-17 15:11:00 Casanova di Neri Rosso di Montalcino, 2005, Toscana Rosso di Montalcino was the first of the “little brother” wines to garner DOC classification based on a more prominent sibling, as have Rosso di Montefalco and Rosso di Montepulciano. Fruit that lacks the necessary concentration to become Brunello produces a lighter wine made available for release with ... More About: Italian , Week , Pick
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 14th
2008-03-14 17:04:00 First Flight 1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (GR) Second Flight 1. Beyond 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region (SA) 2. Flora Springs 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (CA) Third Flight 1. Hill of Content 2004 Pinot Noir, Victoria (AS) 2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Atteca 2005 Garnacha ?Old Vines,? Catalyud (SP) 2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS) Fifth Flight 1. Gonzaga 2002 ... More About: Wine , March , Intro
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 22nd
2008-03-14 16:58:00 First Flight 1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Beyond 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region (SA) 2. Step Road 2005 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills (AS) Third Flight 1. Kim Crawford 2006 Pinot Noir, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Di Majo Norante 2005 Sangiovese, Molise (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Atteca 2005 Garnacha ?Old Vines,? Catalyud (SP) 2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS) Fifth Flight 1. Gonzaga 2002 ... More About: Wine , March , Intro
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 12th
2008-03-12 22:12:00 First Flight 1. Meulenhof 2005 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel (GR) Second Flight 1. Sauvignon Republic 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley (CA) 2. Flora Springs 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley (CA) Third Flight 1. Hill of Content 2004 Pinot Noir, Victoria (AS) 2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Yonna 2004 Garnacha, Campo de Borja (SP) 2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS) Fifth Flight 1. ... More About: Wine , March , Intro
B. Levet 2003 Cote Rotie ?La Chavaroche?
2008-03-11 21:32:00 Typical of the hot 2003 vintage, the nose here is all raisin-y black currants, cherry liquour, and high-toned spice, as well as a pronounced black peppercorn bite. It actually reminds me, oddly enough, of a fresh-baked pappadum. On the palate, the tannins are brilliantly integrated, and there’s definitely more fresh fruit here than the nose ...
Wine by Season: Wines for Winter, March 8th
2008-03-11 21:28:00 First Flight 1. La Pisara 2004 Primitivo, Salento (IT) 2. Schulz 2002 Zinfandel ?Johann,? Barossa Valley (AS) Second Flight 1. Terre del Nero d?Avola 2005, Sicily (IT) 2. Crios de Susanna Balbo 2005 Bonarda, Mendoza (AR) Third Flight 1. M. Cosentino 2005 Shiraz (CA) 2. Eskadale Vineyards 2006 Shiraz ?The Winner?s Tank,? Langhorne Creek (AS) Fourth Flight 1. Courtney Benham Wine ry 1997 Merlot, Napa Valley ... More About: Winter , Season , March , Wines
Date: Friday, April 4th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 Director?s Cut: W
2008-02-23 12:57:00 The PLCB offers some of the best wine deals around with their Chairman's Selection program. The only problem is knowing what to buy. If you've ever wondered which wines are worth the money, this is the perfect class for you.Tonight, we will taste 8 of the best wines available in state stores right now, discuss what makes them such great values, and offer strategies for getting the most out of these wine deals. This class is a must for all Philadelphians who are serious about buying wine--and for those who just like to drink well without spending a fortune! More About: April , Time , Friday , Director
Date: Tuesday, April 8th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 The State Store
2008-02-19 17:22:00 Navigating the state store--or any wine shop--can be frustrating. Where are the best bargains? What should you avoid? How can you guarantee the most bang for your buck?Tonight, we will answer all these questions and more, provide you with tried-and-true strategies for buying wine...and taste eight amazing bottles for sale right here in Pennsylvania. More About: April , Time , Store , State , Tuesday
Date: Friday, March 28th Time: 6:00 8:00pm Pinot Boutique in Old City Fre
More articles from this author:2008-02-17 14:03:00 Everyone loves French wine, but they are often just too expensive. In this class, we will discuss strategies for finding French bargains, taste 8 delicious wines from France, and cover all the basics of this most famous wine-producing country. More About: Time , Friday , City , March , Boutique 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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