Our students tasted five boxed wines and have voted. Now you know what to buy for your next camping trip! (Or your home cupboard, if you’re smart and want to have wine around that is good for a long time after it is opened, that is better for the environment and that doesn’t cost an

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As I typed the title of this post, I began bracing myself for the onslaught of wine folks from around the world writing in CAPS, telling me that “You are insane” “uninformed” “a freak” yet, I didn’t change the title and am standing before the world still suggesting these two regions are the ones to

How many times have you tasted an oaky California Chardonnay? What about a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? Well, I had had it with the “just fine, but kind of sick of them” types of white wine we all see and drink all the time. I wanted new; I wanted edgy. So last week’s class reflected

Of all the grapes that are transformed into fine wines, none are as steadfast as Pinot Noir in refusing to be tamed. As a result, winemakers have their own vocabulary for describing the grape: difficult, finicky, elusive, temperamental and my favorite, femme fatale. If any grape would be at home in the pose of the

Think about it… it’s the finish of a wonderful meal, you are nicely full, have a rosy glow about your face, and you’re ready to adjourn into the study for more food??? Not if you’re a Fox School of Wine student. Why not give yourself that little sweetness you’re looking for in the form of a

South America has two very large wine regions to offer the world: Chile and Argentina. The question came up in class if other countries produce wine and the answer is yes, but… they don’t export much if any of their wine. Hence we don’t see Peruvian wines on many wine lists. We tasted two varietals

Really, really tardy… and yes, other less serious schools would allow this kind of behavior, especially from a young woman who’s getting married and her friends. But NOT the Fox School of Wine. A rule is a rule, so listen and be amazed as the five gals come together as one. Click here  Bachlorette party

This week was a study of milk, yes, milk in class. We weren’t actually drinking it, (I mean it was the weekend and we are a wine school,) but we were contemplating it. We were learning about the most important food and wine pairing concept, in your Headmistress’ world, called the “weight” or “body” of