Oct 22nd
2–5pm PDT
Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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 for those seeking to improve or master their wine tasting skills and knowledge. Includes guided...
Sunday Oct 22nd, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Intro to Blind Wine Tasting
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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 to mid-level wine exams. This workshop can be taken as your first class, but please consider...
Saturday Oct 7th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Somm Essentials Service & Tasting Exam
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
There are three parts to the Somm Essentials Exam. Students must pass all three parts to earn their Somm Essentials Certificate. Theory: The Hospitality Beverage Specialist Credential exam from the Society of Wine Educators represents the theory portion of the Sommelier Essentials exam and is taken online. Students who pass this portion will earn the Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Credential. Service: Students will be tested on service and...
Tuesday Dec 19th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Chardonnays of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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 in various international regions through a guided tasting of 6 wines. Despite the differences you will...
Thursday Oct 19th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Zinfandels of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Zin lovers...
Thursday Oct 12th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
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Rieslings of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Riesling thrives in cool climates and ages for decades but many only know the sweet and simple styles. It is made in many places from still to sparkling, bone-dry to dessert sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Riesling...
Thursday Oct 26th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Syrahs (Shiraz) of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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 and characteristics. Discover how Syrah varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various...
Thursday Nov 2nd, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Nectar of the Gods Sweet white wine used to greatly outnumber dry reds among the revered wines of the world. Return to sweetness, learning about the classic dessert wines of the world, other homes, various production methods, and styles. Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Dessert...
Saturday Dec 23rd, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Cabernet Sauvignons of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
"God made Cabernet Sauvignon" - André Tchelistcheff Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest of the Bordeaux family of grapes are grown all over the world. Learn Cabernet’s origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Cabernet lovers...
Thursday Nov 16th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Warm Climate Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
In this warm-climate wine workshop, we'll look for global patterns across the world's warmest wine regions as we travel the world by glass. In this class, we explore ripe wines from warm climates. We'll explore the highlights of Southern France, Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Portugal, Greece, Washington, South America, Australia and South Africa. Our guided tasting of 6-8 classic regional wines will focus on New World vs Old...
Tuesday Nov 14th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Sauvignon Blancs of The World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world and ranges from easy poolside sipping to intensely herbaceous to lean and minerally to succulently sweet. Learn its origins, other homes and characteristics. Discover how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions through a guided tasting of 5-6 wines. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Sauvignon Blanc lovers and those seeking...
Thursday Nov 9th, 6–8pm Pacific Time
Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean Sea tie Portugal, Spain, Greece and several other countries together. Learn the similarities and differences of some of the oldest wine regions of the world and some of the trendsetting new wines, as well. We'll explore Cava, Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Jerez, Vinho Verde, Douro, Porto, Madeira and more. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist of Wine program....
Sunday Oct 8th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Rosé Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red grape can be used to make rosé and there are classic examples from hot to cool climates all over the...
Saturday Dec 16th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
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Temperate Climate Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
Learn all about wines from temperate zones and regions around the world. Flying at 10,000 feet, we will look at global climate patterns and their impact on wine as we tour the world by glass. We leave the extreme climates of cold and hot and strike out in the middle with both white and red wines as we journey through the highlights of Central France, Central Italy, Northern Spain and California. Our guided tasting of 6-8 wines will focus...
Tuesday Nov 7th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Wine Styles of the World Series
San Francisco Wine School @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA 94080
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...
Saturday Dec 2nd, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
(4 sessions)
