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Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop

An exclusive two day workshop led by Master Sommelier David Glancy to explore Spanish terroir at a deep level and taste the most extensive collection of Grandes Pagos de España wines ever gathered in one place.

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  • 21 and older
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  • 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
  • 13 hours over 2 sessions

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Class Description

Description

The two day Terroir Workshop by Grandes Pagos de España explores Spanish terroir through its history, science, geography, language and people.   Students will experience the "grand crus" of Spain through the wines and stories of its 34 members renowned single estate vineyards.

The Terroir Workshop will be led by San Francisco Wine School Founder and Grandes Pagos de España Educator, David Glancy, MS, CWE

What's included?

  • Online pre-study guide introducing Grandes Pagos de España, Spain, and its history, culture, climate, geography, the concept of terroir, and the different wine regions. 
  • A 6-page brochure with profiles of each of the wineries in the Grandes Pagos de España, including key facts, terroir, viticulture, winemaking, winery singularities, and wines produced.
  • 12 hours of education and tastings on Grandes Pagos de España and their 34 members 
  • 34 tastings from Grandes Pagos de España members different from the Preview Event held September 26th
  • Online access to live class without tasting kits
  • Class recording available on request
  • In Person Exam on last day
  • Online Exam upgrade available for $75 fee

Day One

  • Introduction
  • Meseta
  • Green Spain
  • Ebro River Valley

Day Two

  • Catalonia
  • Mediterranean
  • Meseta Central
  • South
  • Islands

Certification and Exam:

A short, multiple choice exam will take place in the final hour of the course. Online upgrades are available for an additional fee. Contact [email protected] for more information

A Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop Certificate will be issued to those individuals who achieve a score of 70% or higher. 

This Grandes Pagos de España certificate will provide a validation of your Spanish wine expertise and enhances your resume; it will also serves as a point of distinction within the wine trade.

Recommendations and Requirements:

All in person attendees must be at least 21 years of age. This certification program is designed for intermediate and advanced students. Those who want to strengthen their foundational knowledge of Spanish wine before attempting this certification are encouraged to take one of our beginner level programs and / or Intro to Spanish Wines


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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