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Explore the world of wine through immersive and hands-on wine tasting classes in San Francisco. Discover the art of wine appreciation, expand your palate, and gain expert knowledge that will enhance your enjoyment of wine.

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Spanish Wine Fundamentals and Wines of Green Spain

San Francisco Wine School

Discover Spanish wine history, wine labeling, geography, climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking in depth. Learn the latest on Spanish wine laws and new research on grape vine origins. Then dive into Green Spain!  Spain is normally associated with the production of red wine, but the four regions comprising Green Spain—Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias, and País Vasco—craft some of Spain’s most interesting and unique whites....

(13) Beginner 21 and older
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Alsace

San Francisco Wine School

Learn about French wine labeling and how it relates to European Union regulations. Next dive into the fascinating Alsace region learning about the history, geography, climate and wines at the French-German border. Until recently this wine region only consisted of three AOCs, but now has 53. The diversity of soil types, grape varieties and wine styles makes for a complicated sensory landscape.  Do you know the difference between Klevner and...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Friuli-Venezia Giulia

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Discover the major wine denominations of Northern Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Explore the mountainous region between Venice and Slovenia. Learn about the geography, climate, the indigenous and international grape varieties, the importance of “orange wines” and an introduction to foods and culture of the region. A portion of the class will be dedicated to review of northern Italian regions covered in prior classes. This workshop can...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Chablis, Chalonnaise & Maconnaise

San Francisco Wine School

In Burgundy, an ancient and fractured geology delivers wines of distinction and distinctiveness. Learn how soil, topography and climate create enough variability to craft 101 different AOCs within this region's borders! Discover the history and historic precedent behind such subtle and nuanced fractionalization.  This class follows the prior week's session on Burgundy's Cote D'Or and dives into Chablis, Chalonnaise and Maconnaise. From...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Loire Valley

San Francisco Wine School

Did you know that the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Menetou-Salon, Reuilly, and Quincy are all grown on Kimmeridgean marl? Or that one of the longest-lived white wines in the world is Savennieres? Are you familiar with Breton, Cot and Pineau d'Aunis? It's time to explore a wine culture as long as the river itself. There are dozens of AOCs that flank the banks of the Loire. Learn about the undiscovered treasures of this region and explore its diversity...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Southwest France & Corsica

San Francisco Wine School

The San Francisco Bay Area is under order to Shelter in Place through April 7th. During this time, all in-person classes will be conducted in live webinar format unless otherwise indicated.  All webinar participants will receive pdf handouts, suggested wine lists, and a calendar invitation to attend the webinar with login details.  No live tastings will be conducted during these sessions, however all webinar participants are invited to...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Wines of Bordeaux

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

In this workshop, we'll learn about French wine labeling and how it relates to European Union regulations. Then we'll study Bordeaux from the ground up. Here, wine styles are predicated by a combination of soil, grape and the hand of man. Explore Bordeaux's distinctive terroirs in order to better understand the nature of the blend, how the style of the region's wines has evolved over hundreds of years and recent changes in blends and styles. ...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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$135
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Champagne

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

The champagne process was an evolutionary one not a revolutionary one. Find out how the method developed from an inexpert and uncontrolled phenomenon to the precise and polished process of today. Learn why Champagne is unique among the world's sparkling wine producing regions and why it has become the world-class luxury good that it is. This week explores the in-depth history, geography, climate and the wines of Champagne, the world's most famous...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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$145
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Pacific Northwest Overviews & Wines of Southern Oregon

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Explore the fascinating world of Pacific Northwest wines and discover the unique climate and grape varieties of Southern Oregon in this immersive workshop. Uncover the secrets of the region's biodynamic viticulture and indulge in a tasting of curated wines that bring the curriculum to life.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Wines of Washington State

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Discover the hidden gem of Washington's wine industry as you delve into the unique terroirs and AVAs of this remarkable region, in the third unit of the Northwest Wine Appellation Specialist program. Uncover the secrets of Washington's diverse terrain, from volcanic soil to ice age glaciers, and gain a deeper appreciation for the robust red wines it produces.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Champagne and other Sparkling Wines of the World

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Discover the fascinating world of sparkling wines and their diverse flavors from different regions around the globe in this educational workshop. Enhance your wine-tasting skills and gain knowledge of the history, production methods, and styles of these effervescent delights. Don't miss out on this must-attend class for all sparkling wine enthusiasts.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Wine List Development

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Learn the art of designing a profitable wine program tailored to your restaurant's unique needs at San Francisco Wine School's workshop. Discover strategies for maximizing sales and service goals while maintaining your concept or niche identity. Enhance your skills in wine selection, pricing, and program structure to elevate your establishment's wine offerings.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Wine Vendor Relations and Staff Training

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Enhance your wine business with expert guidance on navigating the distribution system and building strong relationships with vendors. Join San Francisco Wine School for a workshop featuring a special guest speaker from BinWise. Don't miss this opportunity to maximize your sales and service.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Wine Faults & Imbalances

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Become a wine expert with San Francisco Wine School's workshop on flaw identification and test preparation. Join their industry-leading instructors as they guide you through the Society of Wine Educators' Faults and Imbalances Exam. Enhance your knowledge and tasting skills with an 11-wine guided tasting.

(13) Intermediate 21 and older
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$165
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Wine Cellar Management

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Master the art of maintaining a flawless wine list and running a smooth cellar operation. Enhance your skills in order checking, inventory management, POS programming, and effective communication. Take the first step towards becoming a wine director or cellar master at San Francisco Wine School.

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Discover the secrets of white wine varietals at the San Francisco Wine School, where expert instructors will guide you in developing your own varietal markers for the most important international grape varieties. Learn to distinguish the influences of different regions and varietals in this immersive workshop.

(13) Intermediate 21 and older
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$165
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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Refine your palate and uncover the nuances of red grape varieties in a hands-on workshop led by industry experts. Explore the distinct characteristics of global wine regions and hone your ability to discern varietal and regional influences. Join us for an immersive tasting experience curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy.

(13) Intermediate 21 and older
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$165
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Special Workshop: Do Points Matter?

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Do you buy wines by the numbers?  With all of the information available at our fingertips these days, many people do!  Have you ever stopped to think about how those ratings are actually determined and what they really say about the wine in the bottle?  In this eye opening workshop, Master Sommelier David Glancy will explain the methodologies and differences in today’s wine awards, rating systems, and competing critics' palates...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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Veneto

San Francisco Wine School

Discover the major wine denominations of Northern Italy’s Veneto. Explore the famous appellations of Bardolino, Valpolicella, Soave, various Prosecco PDOs and much more.  Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. A portion of the class will be dedicated to review of northern Italian regions covered in prior classes. This workshop can...

(13) Advanced 21 and older
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Wine Dojo - A Blind Tasting Workout

San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA

Wine Dojo is a focused, efficient 90-minute session for tasting skill development and feedback. This ongoing blind tasting workshop offers students an opportunity to do a timed blind analysis of 6 wines then compare and discuss their analysis with Master Sommelier David Glancy. This is a must for any student looking to prepare for an upcoming certification exam, offering a consistent day and time for tasting classic wines. Leave the selection...

(13) All levels 21 and older
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