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Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
It’s a legitimate question, really. Why, after all, is an understanding of wine so important? No one ever really thinks of increasing their Brussel’s sprout knowledge, or whole milk tasting abilities, or aptitude in teasing out all the complex nuances in spearmint chewing gum. So why wine–and why [...]
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The Sommelier Smackdown
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Tuesday, May 13
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
The Sommelier Smackdown
Sommelier To Be Announced
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
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 [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Tuesday, May 27th
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
Wine 101: Intro to Wine
Part of the Wine 101 Series
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
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 [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Classroom 101
Wine 101: Intro to Wine
Part of the Wine 101 Series
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
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 [...]
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The “Philly Uncorked” Class
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Friday, May 16th
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
The “Philly Uncorked” Class
A Special Class with Keith Wallace and Maria Valetta!
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
For the first time ever, Keith and Maria, co-hosts of Philly.com’s popular “Philly Uncorked” show, will co-teach this special class. They will discuss strategies for getting [...]
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Spanish Wine and Cheese Event
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Tuesday, May 6th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Classroom 101
Spanish Wine and Cheese Event
Co-Hosted by Di Bruno Bros.
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
Some of the most exciting wines and cheeses in the entire world come from Spain. The problem is knowing what to buy–the choices are dizzying!
But tonight, we will dig [...]
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Director’s Cut: Legendary Wines of Italy and France
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Friday, May 9th
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
Director’s Cut: Legendary Wines of Italy and France
A Special Director’s Cut Class
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
Italy or France–whose wines are better? Tonight, we will attempt to answer this question. From Chianti to Piedmont and Bordeaux to Burgundy, this will be an [...]
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The Barbecue and Wine Pairing Class
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Pinot Boutique in Old City
The Barbecue and Wine Pairing Class
Part of the How-To Series of Classes
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 18
Barbecue season is finally here! For most people, that means tubs of cold beer and soft drinks. But there are tons of wines [...]
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Learn Your Personal Wine Style
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
Learn Your Personal Wine Style
Part of the How-To Series of Classes
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
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 [...]
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Great Italian Wine Regions
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 5:00 – 7:00pm
Pinot Boutique in Old City
Great Italian Wine Regions
Part of the Great Wine Regions of the World Series
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 18
Italian wines are loved by American connoisseurs. At this point, more premium Italian wines are drunk in the USA than in Italy [...]
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The Wide World of Beer!
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Friday, May 2nd
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Classroom 101
The Wide World of Beer!
Part of the Barley and Hops Series
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 14
Is there really a difference between a lager and an ale? What’s malt anyway? And do we really need to care about hops?
There are more great beers [...]
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Exotic Wine Regions, March 26, 2008
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Kir-Yianni “Petra” 2005, Florina (GR)
Vina Godeval “Cosecha” 2006, Valdeorras (SP)
Porta do Fontelo Dao 2004, Dao (PORT)
Battistoti Marzemino 2001, Trentino (IT)
Ballast Stone Petit Verdot 2003, McLaren Vale (AU)
Pavlou-Kagas “Klima” Xinomavro 2005, Macedonia (GR)
Quinto da Cortezia Touriga Nacional 2004, Estremadura (PORT)
Dehesa de Rubiales Prieto Picuda 2005, Castilla y Leon (SP)
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Wine School and Di Bruno Bros. French Wine and Cheese Class, March 26th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Triple Crème—Barthe René 2005 Muscat, Alsace (FR)
Selles sur Chere—Marc Deschamps 2005 Pouilly-Fumé “Les Porcheronnes,” Loire Valley (FR)
Morbier—Saint Cosme 2006 Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley (FR)
Beaufort—Faiveley 2003 Bourgogne Blanc, Burgundy (FR)
Roquefort—Chateau Bastor-Lamontagne 2003 Sauternes (FR)
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Wines by Region Series: French Wine for Less, March 28th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
First Flight
1. Etienne Daulny 2005 Sancerre “Le Clos de Chaudennay,” Loire Valley (FR)
2. Domaine Philippe Gilbert 2005 Menetou-Salon, Loire Valley (FR)
Second Flight
1. Chateau La Garde 2001 Pessac-Leognan, Graves (FR)
2. Chateau Haut Nadeau 2005 Bordeaux Superieur (FR)
Third Flight
1. Cave de Saumur 2005 Saumur Champigny “Lieu-dit Les Vignoles,” Loire Valley [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine; Saturday, April 26th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
Date: Saturday, April 26th
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Classroom 101
Wine 101: Intro to Wine
Part of the Wine 101 Series
Tickets (or Seats) Available: 20
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 [...]
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Wine 101: Intro to Wine, March 27th
Submitted by Wine Reviews from the Wine School
First Flight
1. Gunderloch 2005 Dry Riesling, Rheinhessen (GR)
Second Flight
1. Spy Valley 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (NZ)
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. [...]
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Wine and Cacti
Submitted by ChiefWino
Wine Country is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Arizona. But a growing number of vineyards and wineries are popping up and churning out vintages that rival those from some of the best known regions. And why not? Arizona boasts a climate of near desert-like conditions [...]
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Bitten By Condrieu
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
A white wine from Spain or Italy with the octopus…had been suggested. Well..no Spanish white in my cellar..and I am not going to open my last bottle of my favourite Sauvignon Blanc from Italy… Vie di Romans ‘Pierre Sauvignon’ 2004….yet.
Say Condrieu to the ‘normal’ wine drinker..and he may not [...]
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Octopussy
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
The first photo was taken 200 metres below the ocean..with my Polaroid camera… I just held my breath long enough( what!..you don’t believe me..OK..prove it ain’t true!!!)..the second photo is in our sink after washing..no matter how we arranged it..it still looked like a bad hair-do!Photo number three is [...]
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French Pinot From Baden
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
I have tried this wine a couple of times..and have given it high marks…even though friends thought I had overdone it. So..after the successful Pinot Tasting still in my mind..I decided to try it again.
Fritz Waßmer Spätburgunder ‘R’ 2004
Baden, Germany
This is the most ‘French Burgundy’ German wine I have [...]
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Ambiente Italiano
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
A new venture..the owner, Riccardo Re, had been ‘maître d‘ at another Italian restaurant we used to frequent…but the owner there was never ’simpatico’..and the food never constantly good.
This was annoying as Riccardo Re was the star…perfect service..and had a love for wines.
He recently took over a restaurant and [...]
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Bratwürst & Pinot
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
Holger Koch Pinot Noir ‘R’ Special Selection,
Baden, Germany
My guess is…everyone in the world..be you German
speaker or not..knows what Bratwürst is
(you only get the dots over the ü.. on a German keyboard…it’s called an Umlaut..end of lesson).
Simply fried in the pan…some toasted dark bread…and..well..usually a normal mustard..but I have a [...]
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Honey Hash Browns
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
My brother made these over the weekend and they were amazing. The little addition of the honey at the end is a nice flavor twist.
Take 6 potatoes with skin on and cut into small cubes.
In a pan, use the drippings from 6 pieces of bacon along with a 1/4 stick [...]
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Green Bean Salad
Submitted by Chef Tom Cooks
2 cups thin green beans, lightly steamed
1 small red onion, chopped fine
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
Dressing:
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, crushed
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt & pepper, to taste
Mix together the salad ingredients in a bowl. Next, mix together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad. [...]
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Douro From Germany
Submitted by Barry’s Wine Notes & Memories
A vineyard founded in 1990. Albrecht Schwengler only does RED wines! The grapes grown are: Zweigelt, Lemberger, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah.
These cuvees are produced.
‘Beryll’ which consists of Zweigelt & Lemberger
‘Granat’..Zweigelt, Merlot & Cabernet Franc which spend 24 months in new oak..
and
‘Saphir’..Zweigelt, Merlot & Syrah..new
and used barrels.
Albrecht Schwegler Saphir [...]
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