Ohio’s wine and grape industry has grown alongside the state’s rich viticultural history—especially in the Lake Erie region and northeast “fruit belt.” As wineries expanded, so too did demand for education in grape growing, winemaking, […]
New York’s wine scene has long roots — from the vineyards of the Hudson Valley and Finger Lakes to the vibrant wine-hospitality culture of New York City. As the industry expanded and professionalized, formal training
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New Jersey’s wine story begins long before modern schooling. Colonial growers were cultivating grapes here by the mid-1700s, earning praise from Britain’s Royal Society of Arts for their early experiments. But for much of the
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Oregon’s modern wine industry began in the 1960s, when a handful of UC Davis graduates planted Pinot Noir vines in the cool hills of the Willamette Valley. Their gamble paid off: by the late 1970s,
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Each year, SOMM.us names a top wine school in the United States—an institution that sets the standard for wine education. This year, the honor goes to the Wine School of Philadelphia, which has defied industry
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Methodology and ScopeThis article examines diversity within U.S.-based wine education programs, with a focus on student access, institutional outreach, and reported classroom experience. It does not attempt to measure intent, ideology, or internal culture beyond
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American wine education is not shaped by personalities alone. It is built by educators who design curricula, found schools, train instructors, and set national standards for how wine is taught. The individuals listed below are
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When we heard about a new wine school opening up in Philadelphia, we had great expectations. Philly has become one of the greatest towns for wine education. What Am I Drinking?! is using a sophisticated
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Tucked into Center City, Philly Wine School has become one of Philadelphia’s most distinctive educational institutions. Founded in 2001, it set out to make wine approachable without watering down the rigor, and it has largely
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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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Wine School Reviews How good is your school? Before you attend, make sure to check out our wine school reviews before you invest in your future. On this page, we go over how we rank
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