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You can purchase a zoom ticket for this class at $40. You are purchasing a zoom access to our class and will be considered a student in our program. We will make sure you are addressed as often as any of the students in our classroom. We allow you to share this with the others in your home.  Price is for class access only. Students need to...

My First Wine Class Get answers to all of the questions you have been afraid to ask and learn the basics of wine with our Wine 101 workshop. Learn how wine is made, decode wine labels, understand how to taste & talk about wine, plus important grapes and styles, how to buy wine, storage, service and food pairing. The tasting of 6 wines will focus...

In this class we explore proper wine storage and service, when to decant or not, basics on reading wine labels and food and wine pairing rules. This is an essential class to gain the basics to wine service.  We will be tasting 3 wines in this course live at Wine Sellar + Brasserie, 9550 Waples #115, 92121. You can join via zoom as well. Let me...

Blind Wine Tasting Timing & Technique Drills In this workshop, Master Sommelier David Glancy guides students to be fast, fluid tasters. Students will continue to practice their improved blind tasting skills using various techniques and drills to sharpen their focus and improve their timing. Master Glancy will also teach students exam preparation...

France is one of the world's major wine-producing nations. In fact, their national Appellation d'Origine Controlee system is the basis for most wine labeling laws around the world and many of their grapes are grown throughout the world.  In this course, you will learn the cool climates, grapes and wine styles of northern France. We'll explore...

San Francisco Wine School Intro Series classes are the perfect way to dip your toe into wine education and learn the basics of tasting, pairing and the world's most important regions. Start with these 8 essential classes designed for entry-level students. Program Syllabus Wine 101 Intro to World Wines Intro to Blind Tasting Intro to Food Pairing...

Are you skilled in the sensory evaluation of wine? The practice of wine tasting requires a formalized methodology that includes understanding perceived wine flavors, aromas, and characteristics of wine. Sommeliers understand and can explain the structure, style, balance and quality of wine, as well identify winemaking flaws. This workshop is a must...

Experience spirit like never before Tremendous knowledge Extensive experience High didactical Elevated animation skills Enjoy a selection of great bourbons through an educative and fun experience. Learn or consolidate your knowledge on the bourbon production, the categories and the aroma profiles. Learn how to nose and taste like a pro,...

The Greatest Wines of Italy Italian wine is hot in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers can check out our Italian Wine Scholar North & Italian Wine Scholar South programs, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Italian Wines!  Piedmont's Barolo & Tuscany's Brunello surely make our list but come find out our other picks....

Join us in unravelling the mysteries of the EU labelling scheme and compare it with wine from the rest of the world. We will look for global wine patterns touring the world in a glass. Take in the highlights of France, Italy, and Spain, plus various New World regions. The tasting of 5-7 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples from various...

Travel the world of Syrah... Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a dark-skinned wine grape variety that can taste dramatically different depending on where it's grown.  In this workshop, we'll explore the power, elegance and versatility of Syrah/Shiraz and its potential to challenge Cab & Pinot as king of CA reds. Learn its origins, other homes...

Zinfandel is a California classic and accounts for almost 10% of California grape vine acreage. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Compare it to its genetic relatives from Italy, Croatia & perhaps beyond. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of...

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing for entry...

“The Devil made Pinot Noir” – André Tchelistcheff   We skip Blanc, Gris and all other Pinot as we fade to the dark side of Noir. The Pinot Noir grape is grown all over the world, though it is difficult and finicky. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how Pinot Noir wine varies based on climate, soils and...

Cab is often proclaimed as King, but Chard is everywhere... Chardonnay is Pinot’s Burgundian cousin, California’s most widely grown grape and is grown all over the world. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Taste it with and without oak, from cool and warm climates. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions...