For many students, Wine 101 is their first encounter with Philly Wine School—and often the beginning of deeper study. The class defines the school’s approach: challenging misinformation, grounding tasting in […]
Bubbles have a way of making everything feel like an occasion. But beyond the celebration, sparkling wine has real depth, variety, and craftsmanship. In this guided class, we’ll explore several […]
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 mainstream. Some […]
Welcome to the shadowy, seductive, and slightly unhinged world of rum. In this wildly entertaining class, we pour rare, top-shelf rums—some nearly impossible to find—and teach you how to turn them into unforgettable cocktails. This isn’t a frozen daiquiri kind of night. Think aged, oak-kissed spirits with history in every sip. At the Wine School, […]
Step off the beaten path and into the heart of Central Europe’s most compelling wine regions. In this class, we’ll dive deep into the wines of Austria, Switzerland, and Germany—three countries that share more than a linguistic root. Their vineyards are shaped by ancient rivers, steep hillsides, and centuries of cultural exchange. Swiss wines remain […]
What’s the greatest invention in human history? The pyramids? The Suez Canal? The space shuttle? The remote control? We’d argue it’s Cognac. Born during the Enlightenment, Cognac is the distilled soul of wine—refined, complex, and undeniably French. While philosophers were debating liberty and reason, winemakers in southwestern France were quietly creating liquid gold. Long revered […]
The first South African wines we tasted came shortly after the fall of apartheid. Even then, the potential was obvious—ancient soils, a Mediterranean climate, high elevations, and a wealth of old vines. A rare combination in any winegrowing region. But it wasn’t until around 2010 that that potential truly began to take root. Today, names […]
The marriage of wine & cheese is older than dirt and a lot tastier! Crafting the perfect wine and cheese pairing is a skill everyone should have. After all, it’s easier than cooking but just as creative. This class introduces wine and cheese pairings that range from solidly traditional to whimsically offbeat. We will discuss […]
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 […]
Over the past five years, one wine region has quietly earned top honors—named the best wine region in America four times. Surprisingly, it’s not Napa or Sonoma. It’s Columbia Valley in Washington State. Long a favorite among sommeliers, this region is producing some of the boldest, most compelling wines in the country. If you’re a […]
Philadelphia is home to America’s top-ranked sommelier school, and this program offers the chance to learn directly from its founders. The Core Wine Course merges the Foundation (L2) and Intermediate (L3) programs into an eight-week training that provides a comprehensive wine education. It prepares students for sommelier work, winemaking, or advanced wine appreciation. Through lectures, […]
Canaan is among the world’s oldest wine regions, spanning the lands of modern Lebanon and Israel, where winemaking has existed for over 5,000 years. Its vineyards once supplied wine to Egypt and Mesopotamia, and biblical texts mention its established winemaking traditions. In this class, we will explore that heritage through wines from Lebanon and Israel, […]
