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Dan Aykroyd in Philadelphia
2009-09-03 19:17:00
Dan Aykroyd is back in Philadelphia (town’s a lot different than it was during the Trading Places days) to talk about and autograph bottles of his Crystal Head Vodka.  According to this PRNewswire article, the vodka is “triple-crystal-filtered through Herkimer diamonds, which, according to New Age belief systems, embody positive energy and goodwill”.  (and I always thought ...
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L?Angolo di vino, 8/28/09
2009-08-28 17:17:00
Agricola Punica 2005 “Montessu” Isola dei Nuraghi IGT The southwest corner of Sardinia has provided a welcome home for the Carignano varietal, the most notable versions being in the Carignano de Sulcis DOC. The use of up to 40% Bordeaux grapes in Punica’s proprietary blend give their Santadi based wine an IGT stamp. Ther’s no denying the characteristic Sardinian ...
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The Dirt on Wine, Part One
2009-08-19 21:21:00
My article on the dirty secrets of the wine world can be read at The Daily Beast! Give it a read, and I’d love to read your  comments! http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-st ories/2009-08-18/the-great-wine-cover-up/
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L?Angolo di Vino, 8/10/09
2009-08-10 21:44:00
If you’ve perused our list of upcoming classes or have done so anytime this year, you probably noticed that most of our Regional classes are devoted to Italy. And they usually sell out – quickly. And the blurbs that accompany each listing note that more premium Italian wine is consumed in America than Italy…even in the face of price ...
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On Vacation, But Still Drinking Well
2009-08-04 20:52:00
I’m in Hilton Head, South Carolina this week, and just wanted to share a wine that I had the other night: The Descendientes de Jose Palacios 2007 Bierzo “Petalos.” This is a red that we’ve had in some of our classes before, and it definitely deserves a mention again here. Because not only is it ...
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Hiking Across South America
2009-08-01 17:16:00
My friends Matt and Stef are taking a year to hike across South America , which makes me very jealous and also a bit sad. Before they jetted of for SA, they lived up above the Wine School. They are publishing beautiful photos of  their adventures on their travel blog:  Stef and Matt
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L?Anfolo di Vino, 7/28/09
2009-07-28 17:54:00
Tenute Dettori 2005 Bianco, Romangia IGT A little over a year ago I ws raving about this winery’s Tudori, an atypical old school Sardinian Cannonau that exemplifies their uncompromising commitment to making wines that express a unique sense of culture and place. The Bianco is a 100% Vermentino that challenges fixed notions of what that grape can ...
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L?Angolo di Vino, 7/27/09
2009-07-27 02:35:00
We’ve dropped Italian Pick of The Week in favor of a more suitable header, one which translates as “The Wine Corner”. A place not just for reviews but any and all things related to the wines of Italy. Sooo……. The South Rises Again             Campania is one of my favorite regions. Sorrento…the Amalfi coast…Ravello…terraces of vines and ...
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The Other Moonwalk
2009-07-20 19:02:00
Forty years ago today, Neil Armstrong took his one giant leap for mankind.
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Wine Critter
2009-07-17 14:31:00
A new critter wine?  Well, not exactly. These adorable Baby Doll Sheep are Marlborough winery Yealands Estate’s answer to the lawn mower.  Sustainable, compact, and darn it, damn cute!  Read about it here.
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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: 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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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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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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