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Intensive Sommelier Preparation for Global Wine Theory

Build a strong foundation in global wine knowledge through an intensive exploration of viticulture, enology, and key wine regions. Engage in structured tastings that sharpen your analytical skills and deepen your understanding of style and structure. Designed for both aspiring professionals and dedicated enthusiasts, this experience elevates confidence and precision. Gain the insight needed to navigate wines with clarity and expertise.

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Class Description

Description

Cover all the bases in this full day intensive workshop dedicated to viticulture, enology, and red and white wines of the world.

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, 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 day of personal development! Taste over 18 wines throughout the workshop.

This is the second day of the 2-Day Somm Intensive: Theory, Tasting & Service  program.

What's Included

  • 8 hours of live class with San Francisco Wine School's industry-leading instructors
  • Guided blind tasting of 18+ wines carefully curated by Master Sommelier
  • Copies of the slide presentation
  • Recording of the class session (on request)

Syllabus

  • 9am-10am - Viticulture & Enology
  • 10am-1:15pm - White Wines of the World
  • 1:15-2pm - Lunch Break
  • 2-5:30pm - Red Wines of the World

Online Info

  • Your Zoom access link and accompanying course materials will be sent via email several days before the class begins. Please check your spam folder, and if you haven't received the materials within one business day of your scheduled event, reach out to [email protected].
  • For those participating, a tasting kit is available for pickup at San Francisco Wine School or can be shipped to you anywhere in the United States.
  • For participants in areas where kit delivery is not available, alternative wine selection lists are provided. Explore your pickup and delivery options here.
  • Participants who wish to join remotely without doing the wine tasting component can select the "Skip the Wine" option during registration.
  • Your kit will include both wine identification lists and detailed preparation instructions for each tasting segment.

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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