Keith Wallace (wine writer)

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Keith Wallace is an American wine educator, writer, and former chef. He is the founder of the The Wine School of Philadelphia, established in 2001. Wallace has contributed to the field of wine education through writing, teaching, and media appearances, and is the author of the cookbook Corked & Forked: Four Seasons of Eats and Drinks (2011).

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Career

Wallace worked as a chef in Baltimore before transitioning into wine education. After studying enology at the University of California, Davis, he worked as a wine consultant and distributor partner. [1]

In 2001, Wallace founded the Wine School of Philadelphia. He has described the school's mission as promoting unbiased, accessible wine education in contrast to industry-sponsored tastings and instruction. [2] The Wine School later moved to a Victorian building in the Rittenhouse neighborhood of Philadelphia in 2011. [3]

Wallace has appeared in national and regional media as a wine expert. In 2009, he was featured on NPR's All Things Considered discussing mass-produced wine. [4] He was also involved in a trademark dispute with World Wrestling Entertainment over the Wine School's event name "Sommelier Smackdown," which drew media attention. [5]

In 2012, CBS News named Wallace one of Philadelphia's top sommeliers. [6] He has been featured in local publications including Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Magazine, and Philadelphia City Paper for his work in wine education and writing.

Writing

Wallace is the author of Corked & Forked: Four Seasons of Eats and Drinks (2011), published by Running Press. The book combines seasonal menus with beverage pairings and reflects Wallace's background in both cooking and wine. It received positive reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal . [7] [8]

Personal life

Wallace married Alana Zerbe, a sommelier and collaborator at the Wine School, in 2011. [9] As of the late 2010s, the couple has also collaborated on podcast and educational ventures related to wine.

References

  1. ↑ Snyder, David (April 10, 2007). [(https://www.citypaper.net/food/2007-04-10-cover.shtml) "Class Act – Anyone can be a wine expert — just ask Keith Wallace"]. Philadelphia City Paper.{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  2. ↑ Gaiter, Dorothy J. (February 10, 2006). "Learning the Ropes About Vines: How a Class Can Enhance Your Wine Experience". The Wall Street Journal.{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |coauthor= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)
  3. ↑ Klein, Michael (December 30, 2010). [(https://www.inquirer.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/The-Wine-School-relocating-to-Rittenhouse.html) "The Wine School relocating to Rittenhouse"]. The Philadelphia Inquirer.{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)
  4. ↑ ["Wine: To The Glass From The Factory". NPR. November 25, 2009.{{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help)](https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120794040}})
  5. ↑ Klein, Michael (October 13, 2009). "Inqlings: The Wine School vs. WWE". The Philadelphia Inquirer.
  6. ↑ Turkos, Rachael (October 24, 2012). [(https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/top-lists/top-sommeliers-in-philadelphia/) "Top Sommeliers in Philadelphia"]. CBS Local.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
  7. ↑ "Corked & Forked". Publishers Weekly. September 12, 2011.
  8. ↑ Weber, Ann (December 2011). "Corked & Forked Review". Library Journal.
  9. ↑ Nurin, Tara (September 7, 2011). [(https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2011/09/07/the-wine-princess-bride/) "The Wine Princess Bride"]. Foobooz.{{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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