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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San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
The Greatest Wines of France French wines serve as the foundation for most people trying to understand the wines of the world. After all, the French created the first nationwide appellation system that has since become the model for the European Union. Credential seekers can check out our French Wine Scholar program, but everyone will enjoy Intro to French Wines! Champagne, Burgundy & Bordeaux surely make our list, but come find...
Discover Portugal's land of dramatic landscapes, legendary wines and the birthplace of the Kingdom of Portugal THE FIRST OF A SPECIAL TWO PART VIRTUAL SEMINAR & TASTING SERIES WITH EUGENIO JARDIM The North and Central wine regions of Portugal benefit from the country’s Mediterranean climate and the dramatic differences between the Continental and Atlantic Influences. The diversity of the the terroir can be easily perceived in the...
Mountains, Rivers, Sandy Beaches and endless Rolling Hills covered in Olive and Cork trees; welcome to Southern Portugal! THE SECOND OF A SPECIAL TWO PART VIRTUAL SEMINAR & TASTING SERIES WITH EUGENIO JARDIM Not as dramatically rugged as the northern wine regions of Portugal, the Centeral-Southern wine regions of Portugal show us clearly the spectacular contrast between the Coast and the Interior. While much of the nation’s architecture...
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San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Responsible Beverage Service training educates persons seeking employment or who are currently employed as servers of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. It aims to provide servers the necessary skills to responsibly serve alcoholic beverages and mitigate alcohol-related harm in California communities. We created our curriculum in strict compliance with the ABC’s requirements with the goal of successful certification for all students...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Did you know that since the pandemic began, there have been 9 new California AVAs approved, 6 more pending, several new proposal submissions, 1 name change proposed, and 3 proposed boundary expansions? New wineries have opened and others closed. There have been corporate buyouts, changes in winemakers, and new grape varieties planted. Like much of the world, a lot has changed in California wine in the last 3 and a half years! Join Master...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
This fast-paced, comprehensive 2-day intensive focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including global wine theory, blind wine tasting analysis, food & wine pairing, and professional wine service techniques. Taught by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams and those who want to improve...
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.
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. SYLLABUS Wine 101 Intro to World Wines Intro to Blind Tasting Intro to Food Pairing Intro to California Intro to France Intro to Italy Intro to Spain
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Our 10-week Certified Specialist of Wine program was created by Master Sommelier David Glancy to fully prepare students for the notoriously rigorous CSW exam. The program covers wine tasting, terminology, composition, chemistry, flaws, viticulture, enology, labels, laws and wine regions of the world. In addition, students will receive the official Society of Wine Educators' CSW Study Guide. GUIDED BLIND TASTING EXERCISES Students will taste over...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
WINE, SPIRITS, TASTING, PAIRING, SERVICE, AND BEYOND: AN 11 Session program to help students develop a foundational knowledge in a broad array of fine beverages. Developed by Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator, David Glancy, and revered by professionals and enthusiasts alike, this foundational program provides hands-on training and new insight into the world of fine beverages. Somm Essentials students will learn the...
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 covers an in-depth history, geography, climate and the wines of Burgundy's Cote D'Or, the most complex French region and for...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Beyond all the different grape varieties and wine regions of the world, how a wine is made makes just as big an impact on what comes out of the bottle. Almost any grape can be made into any style, or category, of wine including sparkling, rosé, and sweet or fortified wines. Our Wines with Style Series explores the very diverse regions, grapes and production methods used in these wine styles and examines how their attributes may be perceived in...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Hone your senses and sharpen your palate as you uncork the secrets of wine aromas in this immersive workshop led by Master Sommelier David Glancy at San Francisco Wine School.
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including blind wine tasting analysis, food & wine pairing, and professional wine service techniques. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams and those who want to improve their performance on the job. Enthusiasts...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
This fast-paced, comprehensive 1-day intensive workshop focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including viticulture & enology as well as major wines of the world. Created by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams and those who want to improve their performance on the job. Enthusiasts also enjoy this eye opening...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Style is a simple way of saying complicated things... - Jean Cocteau Beyond all the different grape varieties and wine regions of the world, how a wine is made makes just as big an impact on what comes out of the bottle. Our Wines with Style Series explores the very diverse production methods of sparkling, rosé, and fortified & dessert wines and examines how those techniques may be perceived in your glass. This series is...
Presented by our long time instructor Zach Pace, of Prologue Wine Co., this seated tasting will take you through the intimate history of six meticulously-sourced, rare gems spanning Sonoma, Napa, and more from the 1970s to today. Guests will have the opportunity to taste 30 and 40-year-old Cali Zinfandel, a 20-year-old cult natural Cabernet and more. We rarely see vintage wines of this caliber and this event will sell out quick – buy tickets...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Learn to accurately assess acid, tannin, sugar and alcohol as our Industry Leading Instructors lead you through a tasting of 16 carefully manipulated wines to help you clearly delineate the different levels of each. This workshop is fun for novice-intermediate tasters and an important tune up for advanced tasters. This workshop is part of the Intermediate Blind Tasting program, crafted by Master Sommelier David Glancy.
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
This Napa Valley workshop provides students with an in-depth exploration and significance of the world-famous Napa Valley. Learn more about the amazing geography, history, and climate ideal for grape growing, as well as the importance for understanding the region’s impact on the state of California and its significance within the world of wine! This workshop is part of the California Wine Appellation Specialist® program. As part...
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Explore the diverse flavors and reputation of Napa's coastal neighbor with this dynamic workshop. Gain essential knowledge of Sonoma County's impact on the wine market and appreciate its range of climate, soil conditions, and AVAs. Taste 6-8 wines related to the curriculum in this workshop, which is part of the California Wine Appellation Specialist® program.
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