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Travel through one of France's most diverse wine regions, where dozens of AOCs line the banks of the Loire. Explore everything from age-worthy Savennieres to crisp Sauvignon Blanc grown on ancient marl. Get to know the grapes, history, and terroir that make this region a treasure for wine lovers.

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Discover the undiscovered treasures of the Loire Valley, one of France's most remarkable and diverse wine regions. Did you know that the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards of Menetou-Salon, Reuilly, and Quincy flourish on Kimmeridgean marl soil? Or that Savennieres produces one of the world's longest-lived white wines? Are you familiar with the distinctive grape varieties Breton, Cot, and Pineau d'Aunis? This comprehensive class invites you to explore a wine culture as extensive and flowing as the legendary Loire River itself.

The Loire Valley is flanked by dozens of distinct AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) regions, each producing unique wines reflecting the area's remarkable diversity. This course provides an in-depth exploration of the region's history, geography, climate, and distinctive wine styles. You will learn about le Jardin de la France, as the Loire is affectionately known, developing a sophisticated understanding of the region's many grape varieties, winemaking traditions, and the terroir that shapes each wine's character.

Online Participation Information:

  • You will receive your Zoom meeting link and any required handout materials via email a few days before the class. Please check your spam folder and contact [email protected] if you have not received these materials within one business day of your scheduled session.
  • If a wine tasting kit is included, you may pick it up at the San Francisco Wine School or arrange delivery across the United States.
  • For participants in locations where tasting kits cannot be delivered, wine parameter lists are available. View complete pickup and delivery options here.
  • You may choose to participate online without wine tastings by selecting the "Skip the Wine" option at registration.
  • Detailed wine lists and preparation instructions are included in your kit.

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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