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Warm Climate Wines of the World

See how warm climates shape the bold, ripe wines coming out of regions like Southern France, Spain, South America, and Australia. Learn how higher temperatures influence grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet. Taste 6 to 8 wines side by side to compare Old World and New World styles from the sunniest growing regions.

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Explore how climate and temperature patterns shape grape characteristics and wine styles across the world's most celebrated regions.

In this warm-climate wine course, we investigate global patterns by examining the world's premier warm wine regions through guided tastings. You'll discover ripe, expressive wines from some of the most dynamic wine-producing areas: Southern France, Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Portugal, Greece, Washington State, South America, Australia, and South Africa. These regions showcase how warmth influences grape ripeness and flavor development.

Our guided tasting session features 6 to 8 classic regional wines with a focus on New World versus Old World comparisons. You'll sample traditional expressions of Grenache, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet, and Zinfandel to understand how terroir and climate interact to create distinctive wine styles.

Online Class Details:

  • You will receive the Zoom link and any handouts needed a few days before class via email. Please check your spam folder and contact [email protected] if you have not received materials within 1 business day of your class date.
  • If you have a tasting kit, you may pick it up at San Francisco Wine School or have it delivered across the United States.
  • For participants in locations where kit delivery is not available, wine parameter lists are provided for reference. View pickup and delivery options here.
  • Those who prefer to attend online without wine tastings may select "Skip the Wine."
  • Wine lists and detailed instructions are included with 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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