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The Craft of Tasting Wine
The Craft of Tasting Wine With a general understanding of the science of taste, we can begin talking about the craft of wine tasting, the fundamental talent of a sommelier. It is important to view...
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Organic wine, welcome to my personal hell
Welcome to my own little slice of hell: organic wine. I am writing an article about eco-conscious wines for Style Magazine for the May/April issue. It has been suprisingly difficult to write. First of...
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Holiday Shopping
Maybe it’s the prospect of all those hours of quality time with the family. Or the need for something to supplement whatever paltry heat the fireplace throws. Perhaps it has to do with tradition:...
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Ramblings on a Smackdown
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...
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Phoodie.com Editor Joins Wine School Team
One of the better known food and beverage bloggers in Philadelphia is now the newest member of the Wine School team. “Collin Flatt is going to be a great asset to the school,” says owner and founder...
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Ryan D’Arensbourg and Brian Freedman: The Minstrel And The Mousse
On April 28, 2010, our spirited wine tussle known as The Sommelier Smackdown had an unusual twist. No, not so much in the plucky plonk posturing that permeates these light-hearted throwdowns, but in...
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The Big Red Smackdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wine School of Philadelphia The Big Red Smackdown at The Wine School In honor of Vince McMahon and the WWE Philadelphia, PA. Outgunned perhaps, but not outwitted, The Wine...
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Drink the Cheddar
The first wine bar to exclusively feature wine from Pennsylvania is about to open in a few days. This is a significant moment for local viticulture: PA wineries have never been accorded this level of...
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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 a pricey bottle of...
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The Big Money Wine Myth
Is expensive wine a waste of money? Several studies have been released recently that calls into question a basic premise of wine buying. Most wine drinkers assume that the more expensive a bottle it,...
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