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Temperate Climate Wines of the World

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Explore how temperate growing conditions shape the character of wines from Central France, Italy, Spain, and California. Through tasting 6 to 8 wines, you'll compare Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, and Nebbiolo across Old World and New World expressions, discovering how moderate climates influence flavor, structure, and balance in each variety.

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Blind Tasting High Acid, Unoaked White Wines

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Refine your palate with Master Sommelier David Glancy, dissecting high-acid, unoaked whites. Explore nuanced flavors, from neutral to herbal, and uncover regional influences. Lift your expertise in this advanced blind tasting journey.

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Warm Climate Wines of the World

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See how warm climates shape the bold, ripe wines coming out of regions like Southern France, Spain, South America, and Australia. Learn how higher temperatures influence grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet. Taste 6 to 8 wines side by side to compare Old World and New World styles from the sunniest growing regions.

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Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws

Sharpen your sensory skills through a deep dive into the art and science of wine tasting. The immersive experience guides you through the visual, aromatic, and textural aspects that reveal a wine's distinctive identity. See how sommeliers assess wine's structure, style, and quality, and grow the expertise to spot subtle winemaking flaws, all through guided blind tastings of selected wines.

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Class Description

Description

Sensory analysis forms the foundation of wine appreciation, engaging the visual, aromatic, tactile, and taste dimensions that collectively reveal a wine's character and identity. This in-depth class teaches you the essential methodology and techniques for professional wine tasting.

The practice of wine tasting requires mastery of a formalized approach that includes recognizing and articulating wine flavors, understanding aromatic characteristics, and identifying the structural qualities of different wines. Professional sommeliers develop the ability to evaluate and explain wine structure, style, balance, and overall quality while also identifying potential winemaking flaws. This knowledge transforms casual tasting into a disciplined skill that enhances appreciation for wine and helps you make informed purchasing decisions.

This course is essential for anyone seeking to improve their wine tasting abilities and deepen their wine knowledge. You will participate in guided blind tastings of six different wines, applying the techniques learned throughout the class to develop your palate and expand your understanding of wine's complexity and diversity.

Online Participation Information

  • Participants will receive the Zoom link and supporting materials via email a few days before class. If you have not received these materials within one business day of your scheduled class date, please check your spam folder and contact [email protected] for assistance.
  • Tasting kits may be picked up at the San Francisco Wine School or delivered across the United States, depending on your location.
  • For those in areas where kit delivery is not available, wine parameter lists are provided. View pickup and delivery options here.
  • Participants who prefer to attend online without participating in the wine tastings can select the "Skip the Wine" option.
  • Wine lists and detailed instructions are included with your kit.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellations and reschedules for full programs are accepted up to 11 business days prior to the start of the course with an option to transfer full credit to a future class OR receive a full refund less a 5% cancellation fee.

Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. No further make ups will be allowed.

If you need to cancel registration in any other program after the notice period, you will be refunded $70 for each class that you do not attend with a minimum notice of 11 business days. Study guides and any other course material must be returned in unused condition or the cost of the materials will be deducted from the total refund.

If you need transfer to a future program within the 11 business days notice period, a $150 transfer fee will be collected at that time. Transfers will be effective 1 week after notice has been provided and fees must be paid at that time. Recordings will be available for workshops prior to the transfer effective date. Your registration is fully transferable to another person for the same program and session with no fees.

There are no refunds available for individual workshops or special events. Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. Reschedules for the next available date are also accepted for individual workshops up to 8 business days prior to the originally scheduled date. Reschedules are not available for special events.

If you are unable to attend a program, workshop or event and are not eligible for a reschedule or refund, and want to attend the session live, consider offering your seat to a friend or colleague. They will love you!

Notice for all cancellations, reschedules, format changes and transfers must be given by emailing [email protected]

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San Francisco Wine School

San Francisco Wine School is the largest wine school in the U.S., offering a comprehensive approach to wine study. With a state-of-the-art facility and industry-leading instructors, they provide educational programs and workshops for serious students and wine enthusiasts to advance their careers or pursue their passions.

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