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Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 6:00 8:00pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intr
2008-02-06 06:51:00 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 , March
Ramblings on a Smackdown
2008-02-05 04:52:00 by Beth Case We were lunching at Amada ? Keith and I ? hoping to woo Eric Arnold with our Wine School ways. We wanted him to want us. “I still don’t know what horrible and wicked thing passed between Eric and Keith” Specifically, we wanted to turn him on to the idea of participating in a ... More About: Smackdown
Best Wine Buys
2008-02-05 04:48:00 Prices are for Pennsylvania. Prices in other states will vary. To find any of these wines, make sure to use our Wine Finder! Domaine du Coulet 2004 Cornas Terrasses du Serre $28.99 A classic style, with minimal oak and blended from several slopes within Cornas. The traditional approach is quite evident on the palate. More delicate than ...
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 25th
2008-01-28 20:16:00 First Flight 1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA) 2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ) 2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah ?The Ridge,? Robertson (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Chateau Haut ... More About: Wine , January , Intro
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, January 16th
2008-01-28 20:14:00 First Flight 1. Von Hovel Estate 2004 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (GR) Second Flight 1. Buitenverwachting 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA) 2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Roaring Meg 2006 Pinot Noir, Central Otago (NZ) 2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Thorn-Clarke 2005 Shiraz ?Shotfire,? Barossa (AS) Fifth Flight 1. Chateau Haut Nadeau ... More About: Wine , January , Intro
Director?s Cut?.Piedmont and Tuscany, 1/26/08
2008-01-26 15:34:00 Masciarello Freisa “Toetto”, 2001 Piemonte Paitin Barbera d’Alba “Serra Boella”, 2003 Piemonte Selvapiana Chianti Rufina Riserva “Vigna Bucerchiale”, 2003 Toscana Antinori Chianti Classico, 1999 Toscana Orlando Abrigo Barbaesco “Vigna Mont ersino”, 2001 Piemonte Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino, 1999 Toscana Tenuta di Nozzole “Il Pareto”, 2001 Toscana Cabutti Barolo ... More About: Tuscany , Director , Rect
Date: Thursday,March 20th Time: 7:30 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Sommelier S
2008-01-26 13:18:00 Imagine two of the country's top wine professionals competing to create the perfect food & wine pairing... and all for you! We pit one of America's best winemakers 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 proud to welcome Eric Miller of the famed and beloved Chaddsford Winery. He will be going toe to toe against Keith Wallace, founder of The Wine School. Buckle up: This battle of the titans promises to be one heck of a ride! More About: Time , March , Thursday , Sommelier
Date: Tuesday, February 12th Time: 6:00pm 8:00pm Classroom 101 Italian Wi
2008-01-12 17:58:00 There's nothing better than a great wine and cheese pairing. And Italy, with its thousands of delicious wines and its hundreds of amazing cheeses, is better than anywhere else in the world for matching wine and cheese. Tonight, you will experience the best of both worlds.At this event, we will taste some truly profound pairings, discuss what makes these Italian favorites so special, and learn everything you always wanted to know about pairings--but were afraid to ask. More About: Time , Tuesday , February
Date: Wednesday, March 19th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Sommeli
2008-01-04 08:11:00 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, among many others. More About: Time , March , Wednesday
Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 5:00pm 7:00pm at Pinot Boutique in Old Ci
2008-01-04 08:11:00 There's more to Australian wine than rich, bold Shiraz. In fact, Australia is home to one of the most exciting wine cultures in the world. And it's a big enough country that everything from Pinot Noir to Riesling to, yes, Shiraz, is grown beautifully there.In this class, we will explore the best of the land down under, taste 8 truly remarkable wines, and discuss what to look for when buying high-end Australian wine. More About: Time , Saturday , March , Boutique
Date: Tuesday, February 5th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 How to Begi
2008-01-03 08:51:00 Building a wine collection is one of the most rewarding things an oenophile can do. But how do you begin? With such variety on wine store shelves these days, it can be a confusing, intimidating project.In this class, we will demystify wine collecting, discuss several basic principles you can use to start collecting, and taste the wines every collector should have. This class is a must for anyone who’s serious—or hoping to get serious—about wine collecting. More About: Time , Tuesday , February , February 5 , February 5th
Date: Wednesday, March 26th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Exotic Wine
2008-01-01 08:43:00 There is more great wine available now than there ever has been before. The problem is that a lot of it is unfamiliar. So what are consumers supposed to do?In this class, we will introduce you to some of the best, most exciting wines available today, discuss how they pair with food, and taste some of the most interesting wines you’ve probably never heard of. More About: Wine , Time , March , Wednesday
Date: Friday, March 14th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Italian Wines
2008-01-01 08:43:00 Great Italian wine doesn't have to cost a fortune--the trick is knowing what to look for. From the familiar wines of Chianti and Piedmont to less-famous bottles from Sicily and Umbria, we will taste and discuss the best values "the boot" has to offer.This class will focus on up-and-coming Italian wine regions, great producers whose wines aren't priced to the stratosphere, and strategies for finding the best values in Pennsylvania and beyond. More About: Time , Friday , March , Wines
Date: Friday, February 1st Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 French Wines
2008-01-01 08:43:00 French wines are some of the most beloved in the world. Unfortunately, they can also be some of the most expensive. These days, though, French wines also represent great value...as long as you know what to buy.In this class, we will taste a number of delicious wines from France's up and coming regions, and discuss strategies for buying French wines without spending a fortune. More About: French , Time , Friday , Wines , February
Date: Tuesday, February 26th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Dirty Secr
2008-01-01 08:11:00 Are you drinking wine...or a person? In other words, is the wine maker more important than where the grapes are grown, or where the wine is produced? Does any of this even matter?In this first class of the Dirty Secrets of Wine Series, we will explore the "tasty" factor in wine--where certain flavors and aromas come from, how they can be manipulated, and how this affectes your enjoyment of what's in the glass. More About: Time , Tuesday , February
Date: Wednesday, March 12th Time: 6:30pm 8:30pm at Pinot Boutique in Old C
2008-01-01 07:40:00 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: Time , March , Wednesday , Boutique
Date: Tuesday, March 4th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intr
2008-01-01 07:40:00 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 , March , Tuesday
Date: Saturday, March 8th Time: 6:00pm 8:00pm at Pinot Boutique in Old Cit
2008-01-01 07:40:00 The best part about the winter months is the hearty wine the weather demands. From rich, spicy California zinfandels to soul-warming reds from the Southern Rhone, the wines of the wintertime are arguably the deepest, most satisfying around.In this class, we will taste the biggest, boldest wines available. They're delicious enough to make you almost love this cold Philly weather! More About: Time , Saturday , March , Boutique
Date: Friday, March 21st Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intr
2008-01-01 07:40:00 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 , Friday , March
Date: Friday, February 22nd Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Beer 101: I
2008-01-01 07:40:00 We live in the golden age of beer. These days, great brews are being produced all over the world. The only problem, of course, is knowing what to spend your money on. And what to expect from a lager, a porter, or a stout. And what food they all pair with.In this class, we will demystify beer, taste an assortment of major styles, and discuss everything you always wanted to know about beer but were afraid to ask. More About: Time , Beer , Friday , February
Old Wine at School, or Why I Love Bordeaux
2007-12-23 22:25:00 Though I’m a fool for wines from the Southern Rhone, the highlight of last night’s Vintage Factor class was, for me, the 1998 Canon-Moueix. Sure, those two bottles of 2004 Vacqueyras were lovely, but there is just nothing like a bottle of Bordeaux with some age to it. This particular one, from the great-on-the-Right-Bank 98 ... More About: Love , Wine , School
Dirty Secrets of Wine Series: The Vintage Factor, December 22nd
2007-12-22 17:37:00 First Flight: Non-Vintage 1. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV, Champagne (FR) Second Flight: Rules for White Wine s 1. Ninet Peña 2005 Viognier, Vin de Pays des Cotes Catalanes (FR) 2. Pazo Señorans 2005 Albariño, Rias Baixas (SP) Third Flight: Age vs. Youth 1. Chateau Canon-Moueix 1998 Bordeaux, Canon Fronsac (FR) 2. Chateau des Francs ?Les Cerisiers? 2005 Bordeaux, Cotes des Francs (FR) Fourth Flight: ... More About: Series , Dirty , Secrets
Wine 101: Intro to Wine, December 21st
2007-12-22 17:17:00 First Flight 1. Richard Hamilton 2005 Riesling, McLaren Vale (AS) Second Flight 1. Omaka Springs 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ) 2. Montes Alpha 2005 Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Castillo de Molina 2005 Pinot Noir, Curico Valley (CH) 2. La Carraia 2005 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Graham Beck 2001 Syrah, Robertson (SA) Fifth Flight 1. Chateau ... More About: Wine , Intro , December
Philadelphia Inquirer & Philly.com Debut Wine Videos
2007-12-21 05:04:00 Might as well hear about it from the fatboy himself. Here’s the link. More About: Videos , Wine , Philadelphia , Philadelphia Inquirer , Philly
Pimping out the School?s Good Name?..
2007-12-20 03:51:00 Well, it’s that time of year again. Its that when I swallow my pride, and join the endless torrent of Christmas Holiday Sales and Promotions. If you have a special someone who lives near Philly, then how about getting him/her/it a wine school gift certificate? They are beautiful and customizable, and will be delivered ... More About: School , Good
A New Wine Class!
2007-12-20 03:27:00 Date: Wednesday, February 13th Time: 2:00pm 4:00pm Class room 101 Wine 101: Intro to Wine Part of the Wine 101 Series. The smart & fun class that over fifteen hundred 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.
I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blanc) Christmas
2007-12-17 00:51:00 (sung to the tune of White Christmas ) I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blancs) Christmas All chardonnay, no pinot noir The Salon is chilling And artists swilling, In a 1930s Paris bar I’m dreaming of a blanc (de blancs) Christmas Josephine staggers, then a-rights May my day turn easily to night And may all of my champagne be white And the wine, the year, what fills my dreams? Salon Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 1928. (more…) More About: Dreaming
Pio Cesare 2006 Piodilei
2007-12-14 06:27:00 ‘Piodilei’ literally translates to ‘Pio for the ladies.’ It is so named because the women of the family found this wine particularly appealing–though there’s nothing here that will keep the men from falling in love with it, too. Because it is, in fact, a supremely–and perhaps dangerously–drinkable wine. The oak here is used more as ... More About: Dile
Great Regions: The Exotic Class, Dec.13, 2007
More articles from this author:2007-12-13 16:03:00 Burgens Albarino, 2006, Rias Baixas (SP) Movia Rebula, 2003, Brda (SLO) Bodegas Hnos Torrontes “Sagta”, 2006, Salta (ARG) Dom. des Carteresses Rose, 2006, Tavel (FR) Quinto do Carmo, 2001, Alentejano (POR) Takler Kadarka, 2006, Szekszard (HU) Villa Sandi Raboso, 2001, Piave DOC (IT) Paul Lehner Zweigelt “Claus”, 2003, Mittelburgenland (AUS) More About: Great , Regions , Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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