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Explore the deep history, evolving styles, and distinct terroirs of one of France's most iconic wine regions. From dry whites to bold reds and luscious dessert wines, learn how soil, grape, and tradition shape the Bordeaux blend. Build a stronger grasp of French wine labeling and EU regulations along the way.

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In this workshop, you'll develop a thorough understanding of French wine labeling systems and their connection to European Union regulations. This foundation will prepare you for a deeper exploration of Bordeaux wines, one of the world's most prestigious wine regions.

The course takes a comprehensive approach to Bordeaux wines, examining them from their terroir upward. You'll learn how the combination of soil composition, grape varieties, and traditional winemaking methods work together to create Bordeaux's distinctive character. Explore the region's unique terroirs to better understand how blending works, discover the long evolution of the region's wine styles over centuries, and examine recent innovations in blends and production approaches that are shaping modern Bordeaux.

This in-depth study covers Bordeaux's history, geography, and climate, with particular attention to how these factors influence the wine styles produced there. You'll taste and evaluate a range of Bordeaux offerings, from dry white wines to complex dry reds and rich, sweet dessert wines that have earned the region its reputation for producing some of the world's most age-worthy wines.

Online class details:

  • The Zoom link and any class handouts will be sent to you a few days before the session via email. Check your spam folder and contact [email protected] if you haven't received these materials within one business day of your class date.
  • Tasting kits are available for pickup at San Francisco Wine School or delivery across the US, depending on your location.
  • For participants in locations where kit delivery is not available, wine parameter lists are provided. View pickup and delivery options here.
  • If you prefer to participate online without wine tastings, you can select "Skip the Wine" when registering.
  • Wine lists and tasting instructions are included with your kit materials.

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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