Nectar of the Gods
Sweet white wine used to greatly outnumber dry reds among the revered wines of the world. Return to sweetness, learning about the classic dessert wines of the world, other homes, various production methods, and styles.
Discover through a guided tasting how it varies based on climate, soils and traditions in various international regions. Despite the differences you will find common threads. This class is a must for Dessert Wine lovers and those seeking to improve their wine tasting skills and knowledge.
This workshop may be taken on its own or as part of the World Varietal Series and includes a tasting of 5-6 wines.
This workshop may be taken as part of our Wine with Style series or individually a la carté. Your workshop fees can be applied to the cost of the full series if you would like to continue on.
Delivery Options
Shipping inside CA
- Tasting Kits* – Standard (allow 4+ bus days prior to class/event) - Included
- Tasting Kits* – Expedited (allow 2+ bus days prior to class/event) $20
- Quarterly SFWS Wine Club Shipments 3-6 Bottles $20
- Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles** – Standard 2-3 business days $40
- Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles** – Expedited 1 business day $65
Shipping Outside CA
Wine can be shipped throughout the US except for the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Vermont
- Tasting Kits – Standard (allow 4+ bus days prior to class/event) - Included
- Tasting Kits – Expedited (allow 2+ bus days prior to class/event) $35
- Quarterly SFWS Wine Club Shipments 3-6 Bottles $40
- Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles* – Standard 3-5 business days $65
- Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles* – Expedited 1-2 business day $150
* Shipping for full bottles must be added to your cart separately using the links above. It will not be automatically calculated at checkout. If you forget to include shipping on your order, one of our staff members will reach out to you to collect payment.
Terms & Conditions:
All Shipments:
Tasting kit shipments are at the student's own risk. 3rd party carriers no longer guarantee delivery dates or times and San Francisco Wine School is not responsible for missed deliveries or lost, delayed, or damaged wines. Availability is not guaranteed for replacements and additional fees may apply.
All bottles are special ordered and must be prepaid. Minimums may apply and order fulfillment times may vary based upon availability at the time payment is made. No exchanges or returns are allowed. Flawed items may be returned full to receive replacement or store credit, however SFWS is not liable for temperature or physical damage while in transit. All claims must be made directly with the carrier. Wines may not be replaceable.
Additional Terms & Conditions for Shipments Outside of California:
Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from San Francisco Wine School to the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for the shipping of it from California to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine via common carrier, San Francisco Wine School is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. Payment for this service may be included in your fees or you will be billed separately depending on the above stated rates. By utilizing this service from San Francisco Wine School, the purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in a fashion compliant with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered and once again authorizes that he/she is 21 years of age.
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.