Corked & Forked
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The menu from last week’s Corked & Forked cooking class.
A Confit of Lamb with Endive, Butternut Squash and Pinoli
Paired with: La Maia Lina 2008 Chianti
Porcini Mushroom and Cippolini Onion Ragu with Fresh Pappardelle
Paired with: Damilano 2008 Nebbiolo d’ Alba
Budino Di Riso
Paired with: Pedro Romero Moscatel
The next C&F is more focused on tasting than cooking. More info here: Wine & Food Pairing class.
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November Newsletter
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Winter Semester | Professional Programs
Our winter semester has just been announced. We are offering two sections of the Foundation program: Mondays and Thursdays. Start time is 6:30pm for both. More details here: Foundation Professional Certification Programs
Our Advanced Program has also been announced: Advanced Certification: The Omnibus Program. This program covers dessert wine, Champagne & sparkling wine, advanced food & wine Pairing, wine buying, spirits, and cocktails. Advanced Certification Program
Annual Pre-Holiday Sale!
Save up to 40%!
Whether you are buying for yourself or for the holidays, now is the time to pick up tickets!
For every $125 you spend, we give you a $50 Discount!
Use this discount code: 4FALL
Take advantage of this sale now, as it ends in six (6) days! Valid for all classes (wine, beer, cocktail, or cooking). Not valid for academic programs.
First Friday! Come to the school on December 2nd for a night of secret society wines. We are talking some seriously skull and crossbones grape juice here.
“First Friday’s at the Wine School are a chill event” Meal Ticket/City Paper
“The Wine School has the perfect antidote for Beer Week” Grub Street/New York Magazine
“First Friday” is a mellow, free form night of wine and education in our new Rittenhouse mansion.
You can tuck away in a quiet corner and peruse our wine and spirits library. Or you can curl up in a leather chair for a tasting of luxury wines. You can hold court at the winemaker’s table, or hang out with one of our master Sommelier-Instructors.
It’s a posh way to start your weekend. Hell, it’s a great way to start the month.
December 2nd at 127 S. 22nd Street in Rittenhouse. No reservations, doors open from 6:30-9:30pm. $30 at the door, cash only. More Information.
Members of our Cru Club enjoy free access!
Two Free Signed Copies of Corked & Forked!
Purchase two $50 Gift Certificates, and get two FREE signed copies of Corked & Forked! This is an amazing gift idea for the holidays. More information after the jump.
Best Under $8
William Cole 2009 “Albamar” Chardonnay, Chile
A touch of cinnamon, ginger and allspice on the palate along with some exotic fruits. Remains fresh and bright and crisp, like an Asian pear. Not a typical chardonnay, but delicious.
Yering Station 2008 “Little Yering” Pinot Noir, Australia
While I never suggest purchasing a cheap Pinot, this is is the exception that proves the rule. Fresh and light and fruit-forward yet retains its varietal character through and through. A good introduction to the grape for those folks, and better than most Pinots at twice the price.
To find these wines near you, use our Wine Finder.
Best Buys Under $15
Seigneur de Fontimple 2009 Vacqueyras
Liquorice and charcoal propel this Rhone red into a web of iron and espresso. A big pillow of dark fruit flecked with earthy notes turns the entire experience from brooding to delicious.
Atalon 2004 Merlot, Napa Valley
A Merlot for lovers of big sexy Napa Cabs. Chalky herb and cedar notes show off its pedigree while rich milk chocolate and black cherry flavors roll over the deep and rich
Damilano 2008 Nebbiolo d’Alba
Dried cherries, roses, licorice and tar, all of which are supported by firm tannins. The Nebbiolo is already rather forward in its aromas and flavors, which suggests it is best enjoyed sooner rather than later. This bottle has many of the characteristics of a mid-teir Barbaresco, without the steep pricetag. Make sure to open an hour or two prior to enjoying to get the full impact of this wine.
To find these wines near you, use our Wine Finder.
Ultimate Bottles
Eric et Joel Durand 2008 “Empreintes” Cornas
This is the finest Cornas one can buy for under $50 (this is priced at $29.99 in the PLCB stores). Full bodied and deeply flavored, this wine flows from dark fruit to creme de cassis to burnt clay to bitter chocolate to roasted game, and back again. A complex wine that offers the rare feat of propelling and unveiling a myriad of flavors over one’s palate, and doing so in a way that almost feels adulterous.
Jacques Cacheux 2006 “Les Suchots” Vosne Romanee
A spectacular premier cru vineyard bottling from one of the most vaunted wine regions in the world, Vosne Romanee. While $59 may not seem like a value, for this level of wine it’s a remarkable value. While it is drinking well right now, this is one of those rare bottlings that will only get better over the next decade.
Arrowood 2003 “Reserve Speciale” Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma
Never does a Cabernet this beautiful and well-aged come into the marketplace. Anyone with a penchant for the ultimate Cali Cab experience would gladly pay two, three, or four times the asking price of $45. Drinking this wine is like sticking your face into a flower bed in heaven. You wake up ten minutes later covered in dirt and blackberries and laughing like a lunatic. The experience is too powerful for words.
Keep an eye out.
- La Querciolina Istriciaia Maremma 2007 $14.99
- Carctere Les Hauts du Castellas Vacqueyras 2009 $17.99
- Arrayan Premium Mentrida Spain 2005 $24.99
- Domaine Durand Les Coteaux St Joseph 2009 $24.99
- Gran Fassian Trittenheimer Riesling Spatlese 2007 Price $24.99
- Escoces Volante 3000 Anos Bullas 2006 $29.99
- Antiyal Valle del Maipo Chile 2008 $39.99
To find these wines near you, use our Wine Finder.
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Pre-Prohibition Cocktail Class Debuts at Wine School
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About Sauced Education
This class is part of the school’s “Sauced Education” series. Our policy of “Zero Endorsements” from the multi-national booze companies means one thing: you get an uncensored evening with one of the top spirits writers in the country and a brilliantly curated selection of cocktails. Whether you are a cocktail cognoscenti, a spirits’ shaman, or just a happy tippler, “Sauced Education” is essential coursework.
About the Wine School.
The Wine School of Philadelphia is the largest and oldest independent wine school in America. Since 2001, the school offers a full array of professional and consumer programs; the school is located in the historical Rittenhouse neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia.
About the Instructor
JASON WILSON writes the spirits column for the Washington Post. His column has twice won an award for Best Newspaper Food Column from the Association of Food Journalists. Wilson is also the series editor of The Best American Travel Writing and editor of The Smart Set. His work has appeared in many magazines and newspapers, including National Geographic Traveler, Travel + Leisure, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post’s Sunday magazine. Wilson was previously the restaurant critic at Philadelphia Magazine. He teaches at Drexel University.
Direct link: http://www.vinology.com/proddetail.php?prod=11-11-18a
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Update: We have a Winner!
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Answer the quiz, win two seats to Friday’s Pre-Prohibition Cocktail class!
Question: Why are mixed drinks called cocktails?
To win, just answer in the comment section of this post!
We have a Winner!
Ed R won two tickets to this week’s cocktail class.
The answer: No one really knows why they are called cocktails!
Sneaky, I know 
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Weekly Wine Quiz Winners
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Win two seats to this Wednesday’s Corked & Forked cooking class!
Just answer this question: in what country was pasta invented? Answer: China!
To win, be the first to post the correct answer in the comment section!
Update: Congrats to DJ and Louis for answering correctly!
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Corked & Forked: Italian Cooking & Wine Pairing Class
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- Braised escarole with pumpkin, basil and pine nuts.
- Smoked Porcini Ragu with Fresh Pappardelle
- Budino Di Rissotto with Salted Caramel.
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First Friday!
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This Friday, join the Wine School for flights of our favorite wines for Autumn & Winter!
Friday, November 4th from 6:30-9:30pm $30 at the door. Cash only. No Reservations Required.
More info here: First Fridays at the Wine School.
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Free Corked & Forked Sweepstakes via SheKnows…
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Free Corked & Forked Sweepstakes via SheKnows.com. Win your copy of the bestselling book today!
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Tastingroom.com just sent us a set of 50ml…
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Tastingroom.com just sent us a set of 50ml bottles. A very nice selection in very tiny bottles!
Sansom St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Wine School Tour
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For our student, readers, and fans who haven’t had a chance to take a class at our Rittenhouse location yet, feast your eyes on this!
Starting in February of 2011, the Wine School team was fast at work designing and renovating our new home at 127 S. 22nd Street. It took us about three months of back-breaking labor, double shifts, and a few sleepless night, but we did it!
It’s been about six months that we have been in our new home, and it’s about time we uploaded the results of our efforts. I hope you enjoy! Along with the move and renovations, we are expanding what we offer at the Wine School.
More Classes
Of course, we still offer our award-wining wine classes, but we now offer cooking, food & wine pairing, beer, spirits, and cocktail classes, too!
Private Events
We have expanded our private event options to include priceless cellar-selections from my private wine cellar, plus food and wine pairing events.
Academic Programs
Our certified and professional programs will soon include culinary, beer, spirits, and cocktail certification. Everything an inspiring butler needs to succeed.
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