Eight weeks, 16 sessions, and the entry point to a full professional wine curriculum. The Philly Wine School has taught this material since 2001. The Core course combines the school's Foundation and Intermediate programs into one semester — the full sequence in half the calendar time, and for less than taking them separately. Each Sunday […]
Bourbon! is a tour-de-force of one of our favorite drinks. Learn how it’s made, what makes for a great bourbon, and some brands to look out for while tasting some fantastic examples. A generation ago, they called it brown liquor. Now, we call it the angel’s share.   Do you know what all great liquor has […]
If you are new to the study of wine — or simply new to the Wine School of Philadelphia — this class is for you. Here, you will experience the hallmarks of the Wine School:  dispelling industry rumors, banishing popular wine myths, and delivering information in an easy-to-understand manner. Developed by a Napa winemaker and […]
In Philadelphia, October 30th isn’t just any night—it’s Mischief Night, that semi-feral tradition with roots tangled in both colonial history and teenage impulse. Around here, it’s a time for troublemakers to emerge from the shadows. But instead of egging houses or TP-ing trees, we’ve devised a far more delicious form of mischief. Join us for […]
What happens when you personally teach the core sommelier program for more than twenty years? Or teach winemaking for a decade? You meet hundreds of amazing wine students. While reviewing our alumni records, we discovered something truly wonderful: many of our former students have gone on to become great winemakers, along with a few brilliant […]
We are pitting two great wine countries against each other in this wine-tasting class. It’s Spain versus France in a battle of the vines! And it will be delicious mayhem: Bordeaux versus Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape versus Priorat, and so much more. It will be an all-out wine war, and it’s your chance to play peacekeeper. Which […]
Obscure, Rare, and Shockingly Delicious. Is it deliciously exotic—or exotically delicious? Either way, we’re popping corks on wines that most people have never heard of… but won’t soon forget. In this class, the rule is simple: the more off the radar, the better. We’ve crisscrossed the globe—figuratively and literally—to track down wines that defy the […]
You don’t get named a top sommelier by CBS and SOMM without learning a trick or two. In this class, we let you in on the trade secrets that will change how you buy and serve wine. This is an introductory course, so you will feel right at home even if you haven’t taken a […]
Uncover the Wines That Time Forgot The vines came first. Long before Chile was a republic, grapes were growing here. Some of those ancient vines still are, untouched by rootstock or fashion, hidden in valleys where the 21st century barely leaves a trace. This isn’t the Chile you think you know. Forget the bargain-bin Merlot. […]
Honestly, who doesn’t love bubbles? They are fun and sophisticated, and no one ever is miserable drinking them. A bottle of bubbles makes everyone feel like royalty, if only for a moment. Sparkling wine can turn a lackluster day into a marriage proposal. This wine class features all our favorite bubbly wines: Cava, Prosecco, and […]
If you are new to the study of wine — or simply new to the Wine School of Philadelphia — this class is for you. Here, you will experience the hallmarks of the Wine School: dispelling industry rumors, banishing popular wine myths, and delivering information in an easy-to-understand manner. Developed by a U.C. Davis winemaker […]
Want to discover the grandi classici del vino italiano and explore the viticultural gems in Mezzogiorno? This wine class will provide a comprehensive overview of Italian wine. The American love affair with Italian wines began a century ago and has only grown since then. More fine wine from Italy is drunk here than anywhere else on Earth… including […]
