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San Francisco Wine School See all classes by this school @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Sharpen your senses and elevate your wine-tasting skills by identifying distinctive fruit, herb, and spice aromas in a blind tasting experience. Dive into 12 expertly curated wine samples, honing your ability to discern subtle notes and flavors. Perfect for enthusiasts at any level, this class offers a refined and immersive approach to deepening your appreciation of wine.
San Francisco Wine School See all classes by this school @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Explore how warm climates shape the bold and ripe wines from regions like Southern France, Spain, South America, and Australia. Discover the influence of elevated temperatures on grape varieties such as Grenache, Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet. Sample 6-8 wines to compare classic Old World and New World styles from some of the world's sunniest wine regions.
San Francisco Wine School See all classes by this school @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Explore the bold complexity of Syrah, also known as Shiraz, and its diverse expressions across the globe. Through a guided tasting, uncover how climate, soil, and tradition shape its power, elegance, and versatility. Compare its characteristics to other top reds and discover the common threads that unite this dynamic varietal, from its Old World roots to its New World evolution.
San Francisco Wine School See all classes by this school @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Refine your sensory skills with a deep dive into the art and science of wine tasting. This immersive experience guides you through the visual, aromatic, and textural aspects that reveal a wine’s unique identity. Learn how sommeliers assess wine's structure, style, and quality, and gain the expertise to detect subtle winemaking flaws—all through guided blind tastings of select wines.
San Francisco Wine School See all classes by this school @ 415 Grand Ave, San Francisco, CA
Explore how cool climates shape the unique characteristics of wines from regions like Germany, Austria, Northern France, Oregon, and New Zealand. Discover the impact of lower temperatures on grapes such as Chenin Blanc, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc, and learn to identify the global patterns in these crisp, fresh wines. Sample 6-8 wines to compare Old World and New World cool climate expressions.
Refine your palate with Master Sommelier David Glancy in an advanced blind tasting of thick-skinned red wines. Explore nuances from jammy to tannic, dissecting global regions and grape varieties to distinguish regional from varietal identity. Elevate your expertise in this essential workshop within the Advanced Blind Tasting program.
Dive into the classic thick-skinned red grape varieties in this advanced blind tasting class.
Master Sommelier David Glancy helps students tackle the most challenging flights of wines from thick-skinned red grapes. Explore examples from jammy to tannic to identify the similarities and differences in each grape. Discuss the major regions globally as you learn to decipher the differences in regional versus varietal identity.
This is an advanced blind tasting class. Students are strongly encouraged to complete Intro to Blind Tasting and Intermediate Blind Tasting prior to joining this class.
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 strives to open up the world of wine to serious students and enthusiasts everywhere while helping people of all levels break into the wine industry, advance their career, or simply pursue their passions. Founded by Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator David Glancy,...
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San Francisco Wine School
Downtown South San Francisco
415 Grand Ave Ste 301
San Francisco, California 94080 Downtown South San Francisco
415 Grand Ave Ste 301
San Francisco, California 94080
Our gorgeous new 4,000 sq ft top floor wine education center is located directly across from City Hall in charming downtown South San Francisco. Our sunlight-filled wine education center boasts 16-ft high coved ceilings, eight 12-ft tall windows, and gorgeous 180 degree views of the San Bruno Mountains, City Hall and the San Francisco Bay. South San Francisco is 9 miles from downtown San Francisco, conveniently located next to San Francisco International Airport and the 280/380/101 interchange halfway between the airport and the former Candlestick Park. San Francisco Wine School is located downtown just blocks from Highway 101 at the intersection of Grand Ave and Maple Ave.
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