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The Top 9 Wines for Summer
2008-06-08 06:36:00
Prices are for PA. Prices in other states will vary. To find any of these wines, make sure to use our Wine Finder The Whites Tangent 2006 Pinot Gris, Edna Valley (California) $11.99 A rather unique bottling from the Central Coast. The price is great and the wine is rather perfect antidote for sweltering. Tangerine ...
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The June Newsletter
2008-06-08 05:57:00
The June 2008 Newsletter Meet Gary V! June 12th Wine guru and Web celeb Gary Vaynerchuk, best known for his high-spirited Wine Library TV review site, will drop by the Wine School of Philadelphia this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to sign copies of his first book, Gary Vaynerchuk?s 101 Wines: Guaranteed to Inspire, Delight, and Bring Thunder to ...

We?re Back, and the Pigs are Safe
2008-06-07 00:13:00
I never thought the day would come, but here it is, in all its perplexing, fat-streaked glory: I’m taking a break from ham. It even feels weird to type that. I’m. Taking. A. Break. From. Ham. Nope–no easier. Maybe it’s the residual cottony lard still coursing through my newly thick fingers. Or the remaining salty ...
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The Gary Vaynerchuk Smackdown & Book Signing
2008-06-06 18:08:00
Meet Gary Vaynerchuk! Date: Thursday, June 12th Time: 4:30pm ? 5:30pm Location: The Wine School’s Classroom 201 (2008 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130) Its Free! Cult Wine Persona? The Everyman Wine Guy? Wine Marketing Guru? Its always a bit weird when someone you know professionally suddenly turns into a national media star. I knew Gary when he was *just* ...
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Date: Friday, July 18th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 The Exotica Cla
2008-06-03 06:19:00
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.
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Date: Wednesday, July 30th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Classic Ital
2008-06-03 06:19:00
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. And, of course, you'll taste fantastic examples from each of them.
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Foundations: Italy, 5/21/08
2008-05-20 22:32:00
Mastroberardino 2005 Greco di Tufa “Nova Serra” Campania Attems 2004 Tocai Friulano Collio Friuli Massolino 2006 Barbera d’Alba Piemonte Allegrini 2004 “Palazzo delle Torre” Veronese Rosso Veneto Sella & Mosca 2004 Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva Sardegna Tenute delle Terre Nere 2005 “Calderara Sottana” Etna Rosso Sicilia Antonelli 2003 Montefalco ...
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Philly Uncorked
2008-05-17 03:59:00
  THE ?PHILLY UNCORKED? CLASS   FIRST FLIGHT: AUSTRIAN WHITES 1.       Domain Wachau  2006 Gruner Veltliner 2.       Steinriegl 2004  Riesling, ?Smaragd?           SECOND FLIGHT: JUNK FOOD PAIRING 1.       Steenberq  2007 Sauvignon Blanc (ZA) 2.       Cat Amongst The Pigeons 2006  Cabernet Sauvignon (Au)       THIRD FLIGHT:  BARBERA 1.       Bruno Porro 2006 Barbera  (IT) 2.       Ca? Viola 2005 Barbera D?Alba ?Brichet?  (IT)       FOURTH FLIGHT:  RUSSIAN RIVER  ZINFANDEL 1.       Quivira 2004  Zinfandel ...
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Date: Tuesday, June 10th Time: 6:00pm 7:00pm The Prime Rib, 1701 Locust St
2008-05-14 15:57:00
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 is a special one-hour, pre-dinner Smackdown at one of the best restaurants in the city: The Prime Rib. Keith Wallace, founder of The Wine School, will compete against Brian Freedman, its Director of Education. Over the course of an hour, you will taste two courses and four wine pairings, and learn more than you ever thought possible in a single hour. Plus, there will be special deals if you decide to stay for dinner. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday night!
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Great Italian Wine Regions, 5/17/08 at Pinot Boutique
2008-05-13 22:07:00
Feudi di San Gregorio 2005 Falanghina, Campania Regali 2006 “Principessa Gavi” Gavi, Piemonte Fontanafredda 2006 “Briccotondo” Barbera, Piemonte Allegrini 2004 “Palazzo delle Torre” Rosso Veronese, Veneto Monrosso 2004 Chianti, Toscana I Muraci 2004 “Fortediga” Maremma Rosso, Toscana Morgante 2005 Nero d’Avola, Sicilia Di Majo Norante 2001 “Ramitello”, Molise
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Benjamin Wallace at the Free Library
2008-05-09 20:45:00
Benjamin Wallace ? author of The Billionaire’s Vinegar ? will be appearing at the Free Library of Philadelphia on Sunday, May 18, 3:00 PM for a talk and book signing. Writer Wallace took six years to track down the players in this Byzantine story surrounding the world’s most expensive bottle of wine: the 1787 Chateau ...
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Director?s Cut: Legendary Wines of Italy and France, May 9th
2008-05-09 18:56:00
First Flight 1. Louis Latour 2001 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru ?Sous les Puits,? Burgundy (FR) 2. Francois Chidaine 2005 Montluis sur Loire ?Les Tuffeaux,? Loire Valley (FR) Second Flight 1. Az. Ag. Elvio Cogno 1999 Langhe ?Montegrilli,? Piedmont (IT) 2. Hastae 2000 Barbera d?Asti ?Quorum,? Piedmont (IT) Third Flight 1. Chateau Larmande 2001 Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux (FR) 2. Montirius 2004 Gigondas, Rhone Valley ...
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Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster?s Homeware in Old Ci
2008-05-09 15:44:00
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means that it’s time to start planning for the big meal. And tonight is the perfect time to begin, as Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of delicious, inventive Thanksgiving dishes that he will prepare specially for you. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and explain why turkey is not as difficult to pair with wine as you’ve always been told. The class is a must for all foodies who want to put a little more pop in their holiday season.
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Date: Saturday, October 11th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster?s Homeware in Old Ci
2008-05-09 15:44:00
Rich meats, root vegetables, and hearty red wines—is there anything better than the classic dinners of autumn? Actually, yes: Learning how to cook delicious meals at home and then pair them perfectly…which is exactly what this class is all about. Tonight, Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of favorite autumn dishes that he will actually prepare. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and lead a wine tasting unlike any you’ve ever been to before.
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Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 5:00pm 7:00 Foster?s Homeware in Old City
2008-05-09 15:44:00
Summer is the perfect season for inviting your friends over for dinner and popping the cork on a few bottles of wine. The problem, of course, is knowing what to cook—and drink. Which is exactly what we’ll cover in this special cooking-and-wine class in the studio kitchen at Foster 's Homeware.! Tonight, Keith Wallace, founder of the Wine School and accomplished former executive chef, will take you through a menu of dishes that he will actually prepare. Brian Freedman, Keith’s colleague and director of wine education, will discuss pairings and lead the wine tasting.  As for you—well, an evening of enjoying food and wine is order!
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Date: Friday, June 20th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 American Wine V
2008-05-02 15:40:00
With the Euro rising and the cost of French and Italian wines going through the roof, American wines are suddenly some of the best values on the market. Tonight, we will explore the wines of California, Oregon, Washington State, and more, and discuss strategies for buying in this new wine economy.
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Date: Tuesday, June 24th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intr
2008-05-02 15:09:00
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.
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Date: Friday, June 13th Time: 7:30pm 9:30pm Classroom 101 Wine 101: Intro
2008-05-02 15:09:00
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.
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The Wide World of Beer: The Barley & Hops Series, May 2nd
2008-05-01 23:47:00
First Flight: Lager vs. Ale 1. Philadelphia Brewing Company ?Kenzinger,? Philadelphia (PA) 2. Köstriker Schwarzbier, Thuringia (GR) Second Flight: Hops 1. Pilsner Urquell, Plzen (CZ) 2. Founders Brewing Company ?Centennial? India Pale Ale, Grand Rapids (MI) Third Flight: Caramel and Melanoidin 1. Orkney Brewery ?Skull Splitter? Scotch Ale, Orkney (SC) 2. Weihenstephaner ?Korbinian? Doppelbock, Freising (GR) Fourth Flight: Bubblegum and Clove 1. Maredsous Triple Belgian ...
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, April 22nd
2008-05-01 23:25:00
First Flight 1. Gunderloch 2005 Dry Riesling, Rheinhessen (GR) Second Flight 1. Beyond 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia (SA) 2. Cousiño-Macul 2006 Chardonnay ?Antiguas Reservas,? Maipo Valley (CH) Third Flight 1. Coldstream Hills 2006 Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley (AS) 2. Falesco 2006 Sangiovese, Umbria (IT) Fourth Flight 1. Las Rocas de San Alejandro 2005 Garnacha, Catalyud (SP) 2. Craneford 2005 Shiraz, Barossa Valley (AS) Fifth Flight 1. Falesco ...
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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, ...
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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!
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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. ...
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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
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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 ...
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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)
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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 ...
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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.
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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.
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