The August 2008 Newsletter

Wine Classes | Academic Programs | Events

Thursday, August 21st

Summer Cooking and Wine A Special Cooking and Pairing Event with Chef Christina Dimacali!.

Thursday, August 28th

The Fountain of Youth Class In this class, we will discuss how wine can contribute to a healthy lifestyle, and taste 8 examples of delicious, heart-healthy red wines.

Friday, September 19th

The Wine Lust Class Discover your own palate in this interactive tasting class.

And plenty more wine classes at www.vinology.com

Earn Two Wine DiplomasGet $500 Back!

Coming in the Fall semester, students who successfully complete both the Foundation and Intermediate programs in the same semester will be given free one-year membership into the school’s exclusive Cru Club and a $200 gift certificate for future classes, for a combined value of $500.

We have found our students do amazingly well when they take the programs jointly, so it seemed logical to encourage folks to take both programs in a single semester.

If you are interested in taking both programs in the Fall semester, you can do so here: Wine Diplomas

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Keith Wallace via email at keith@vinology.com or by phone at 1-800-817-7351 x55

BEST OF PHILLY!

According to Philadelphia Magazine, the Wine School is the best place to fall in love with wine & food.

It’s an honor that I wasn’t expecting, and a wonderful feeling to be awarded an honor for something I do out of love.

-Keith

Free Tickets toBottle Shock!

We have forty tickets for this upcoming movie.

Shot in Napa and Sonoma counties, the movie loosely follows the story of how Chateau Montelena ended up as one of the winners at the famous 1976 Paris tasting.

It’s a fun romp through a Napa Valley in its formative years. According to our very own Beth Case: “The highlight of Bottle Shock is Alan Rickman…(it) is a fun movie, even if it does take license with the story behind the story.”

For the full review, you can see it here: The Bottle Shock Review.

To get your free tickets: the first twenty people to purchase a wine class starting today will get two tickets!

The tickets are good for the entire run of the movie at the Ritz Theatre in Philadelphia, but are good Monday through Thursday only.

Top 12 Wines for Under $12

The Wine School of Philadelphia

Prices are for Pennsylvania Wine & Spirits Shoppes. Prices in other states will vary. To find any of these wines, make sure to use our Wine Finder. Wines marked with an asterisk are not yet on the shelves in Pennsylvania, but are due in a few weeks.

1. Luna Vineyards 2006/2007 Freakout (California)

A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Ribolla Gialla. A nutty & floral quality on the nose. A palate of fresh basil and citrus balances on a light body and supported by a healthy dose of minerality. $10.99

2. Montes 2007 “Leyda” Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)

A perennial favorite. Lime zest and slate with a vibrant finish of grapefruit and a tough of weight on the finish. $9.99

3. Masies d’Avinyo Abadal 2006 Blanc (Spain)

An interesting blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Picpoul Bright straw. Starting off with an intriguing tonic-and-apple-scented nose. On the palate, a splash of fresh lemon and a slight almond bitterness. $11.99

4. Chateau Reynella 2005 Chardonnay (Australia)*

A style of chardonnay that works well with in the summer. Light bodied with just a hint of butter. Flavors veer to stone and pears with a fine cinnamon-scented finish. $9.99

5. Tangent 2006 Pinot Gris (California)

Tangerine and coconut in a vibrant package. Offers impressive intensity coupled with a light framework, and accents of lemongrass and allspice. $11.99

6. Pierre Sparr 2006 “Alsace One” (France)

Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Muscat, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Like biting into an overripe pear. $11.99

7. Guigal 2006 Cotes Du Rhone White (France)

A surprisingly excellent Rhone white for under $12. About half the blend is Viognier with Roussanne, Marsanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc and Grenache Blanc finishing off the bottle. Ginger and pear on the nose with rich peach and mineral on the palate. $11.99

8. Chapoutier 2007 “Belleruche” Cotes du Rhone Rose

A lobster-pink with a hint of brine and a panoply of red fruits on the palate. Quite fresh and vibrant. $8.99

Prices are for PA. Prices in other states will vary. To find any of these wines, make sure to use our Wine Finder. Wines marked with an asterisk are not yet on the shelves in Pennsylvania, but are due in a few weeks.

9. Ayles 2005 Garnacha (Spain)

A good example of unoaked Grenache. Violet and lavender on the nose, with an undercurrent of underbrush. Medium-bodied with cranberry, dried flowers, and smoky earth on the palate and a vibrant licorice-scented finish. $7.99

1o. Green Point 2005 Shiraz (Australia)

An honest syrah without being too serious or stinky. Fresh blackberry and prickly tannins are prelude to a loam and raspberry body that evolves into a peppery finish. $9.99

11. Pasual Toso 2006 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Milk chocolate and fresh dark fruit swirled into a velvet-like body. For novice red wine drinkers, this is a sure-fire pleasure machine. $11.99

12. Dom du Trapadis 2003 Rasteau Vin Doux (France)

A very rare fortified dessert wine. Cocoa, caramel, brown sugar, and tannic. This wine seems to exist and yet not exist (and should cost about $30). To get this for under $10, use this link: Vin Doux.

Prices are for PA. Prices in other states will vary. To find any of these wines, make sure to use our Wine Finder. Wines marked with an asterisk are not yet on the shelves in Pennsylvania, but are due in a few weeks.