2011. What a year in wine education. From Argentina to California, Italy to Spain, it was a busy year for the Fox School of Wine students. But this year was extra special, as the students became authors via their wine grades and comments in the new 2011 Wine School Yearbook. Wine School 2011 Yearbook - Just

A Grenache Gris, an unoaked Chardonnay, a Syrah blend… Professor Wood brought some interesting new wines to class. But our students were tough on the new guys. Isn’t that always the way? I think we’ll give them another chance. When you try them, let us know your thoughts as well, won’t you? NEW WINE REVIEWS

Another year in the world of wine school done! Time flies when you’re having fun. These were the five best wines we tried in 2011. As you know, our grades are taken from the average of our two weekly wine classes. These are taken from students, not wine review experts. We call it, “the people’s

A thin skinned grape doesn’t mean Pinot Noirs are weak, it just means they are picky about where they like to be grown! Pinots can pack a big punch. They’re one of the more popular varietals of today, and the subject of the most recent class. What did the students think of these five pinots?

In this week’s class, we took a little trip around the world… without leaving the Silver Baron! Wine is such a wonderful way to transport yourself around the globe. We placed pins on our mental wine maps for New Zealand, France, Spain, Chile and Australia. If you decide to use this wine menu at your

One of our professors, Jack Chase, now works for Phoenix Wine & Spirits, Phoenix W&S and I reached out to him to ask which of their Italian wines he’d serve to students. These wines would be perfect food pairing with pizza or a nice caprese salad. See below for the grades… one received a solid

This is one of our favorite videos at Fox School of Wine, done for us by Park City Television. It provides some important content for those wanting to know about the weight or body of a wine. Essentially, the wine alcohol level determines the weight of a wine. The basic rule is this: lighter wines

We at Fox School of Wine want to make sure our students know what to expect when they want to get proper wine service. This short video guide will ensure you are getting the most out of your experience when you go out for a glass of wine at a fine dining restaurant. Produced by

The grill is hot. Which reds do you turn to? From an earthy Pinot Noir to a highly-rated Malbec, our last class tasted some wines to bring out when the grill is fired up. Check out the student reviews, but keep in mind, the “people’s palette” isn’t limited to the students in the class. We want

All Riesling is not sweet. All Merlot does not suck. This week we busted five wine myths, such as: Riesling = sweet Chardonnay = oak Merlot = sucky.Nope. Professor Szczesny put many wine myths to rest in our class last Friday. Looking for a dry white? A tip that works well with whites that vary in sweetness, like Riesling