Fake Sommelier?Not all sommeliers are trained to taste wine accurately. This is what we call a “fake sommelier.” After all, the core element of the job is to have a great palate. If the job […]
Is Your Sommelier Fake? Science says…. maybe. Read Post »
The Society of Wine Educators (SWE) is a membership-based nonprofit organization focused on providing wine and spirits education and the conferral of several certifications. The Society is internationally recognized, and its programs are highly regarded
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Wine & Spirit Education TrustThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust is a British organization that arranges courses and exams in the trade of wine and spirits. WSET was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in
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You have probably been among friends or acquaintances, and the conversation has been about whether you like to cook or bake. And you probably have responses that are decisively one way or the other. The
Sommelier Asks: Cooking or Baking—Which One Do You Prefer? Read Post »
Origin Pizza Piena Some of us call it pita or stuffed pie, but the real name for this delicious Italian dish is pizza piena. While this dish is typically made around the holidays, particularly Easter,
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A place on the top of your list to visit in Philadelphia (Philly) is the Reading Terminal Market. Established in 1892, it is situated at 12th and Arch Streets and is the country’s oldest continuously
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Back in 2013, we outsourced some of our writing to a self-described “Wine Writer” on Fiverr. We were curious as to what we would get for $5. This was the result. Our apologies to everyone
Wines in Philadelphia Read Post »
If you have had authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara, you would know it and would never go back to the American style again! Most of us know it drowned in a heavy milk or cream base, with
A Somm Asks: Spaghetti Carbonara—Italian or American? Read Post »
Northern Italian Wines Italy is a country of multiplicity and it’s hard to make generalizations, especially for what concerns wine and food products produced in its northern regions. From the borders by the Alps to
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Soave Classico: Italian Wine Basics Italy is a country formed of 20 administrative regions, among which many DOC and DOCG areas can be distinguished, often overlapping one another across regional boundaries. Despite this, three administrative
Italian Wine Basics: Sommelier Perspective on Soave Classico Read Post »
Why the wines of Santorini—what makes them special for a review? Well, it started with a trip to the beautiful island of Santorini in 1999 with my husband. Not only did we experience the breathtaking
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Learn More About Master Sommeliers and CertificationA New Trend for Master SommeliersMaster Sommeliers are leaving the restaurant business in droves due to better-paying job offers elsewhere. The historically low pay and long hours have left
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