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Wines of Northern France
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
France is one of the world's major wine-producing nations. In fact, their national Appellation d'Origine Controlee system is the basis for most wine labeling laws around the world and many of their grapes are grown throughout the world. In this course, you will learn the cool climates, grapes and wine styles of northern France. We'll explore Champagne, Alsace, Loire and Burgundy. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist of Wine...
Sunday Nov 5th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
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...
Saturday Dec 23rd, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Wines of Idaho and British Columbia
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
If it were an American state, British Columbia would be our fifth largest producer of wine, just behind Oregon. It’s growing regions range from the verdant Vancouver Island to the gorgeous, lake-strung Okanagan Valley. It offers convincing wines from international varieties, such as Cabernet Franc and Gewurtztraminer, but also delightful wines from little-known hybrid grapes. Learn all about BC—and Idaho which has a surprising number...
Monday Nov 20th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Temperate Climate Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Learn all about wines from temperate zones and regions around the world. Flying at 10,000 feet, we will look at global climate patterns and their impact on wine as we tour the world by glass. We leave the extreme climates of cold and hot and strike out in the middle with both white and red wines as we journey through the highlights of Central France, Central Italy, Northern Spain and California. Our guided tasting of 6-8 wines will focus...
Tuesday Nov 7th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Warm Climate Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
In this warm-climate wine workshop, we'll look for global patterns across the world's warmest wine regions as we travel the world by glass. In this class, we explore ripe wines from warm climates. We'll explore the highlights of Southern France, Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Portugal, Greece, Washington, South America, Australia and South Africa. Our guided tasting of 6-8 classic regional wines will focus on New World vs Old...
Tuesday Nov 14th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
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Tuscan (aka Toscana) Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Discover the major wine denominations of Central Italy’s Toscana region or as many say in English, Tuscany. Explore the famous appellations of Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Bolgheri, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione and much more. Learn where they're located, what grape varieties they're made from, their styles and importance, and an introduction to foods and culture of the regions. This workshop is the first of 6...
Monday Oct 30th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Rosé Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Real men drink pink, and so do real women. Rosé, or Blush, wine consumption has been increasing rapidly in recent years. From simple and fruity to complex, ageworthy, food wines, $5-$500 a bottle and everywhere in between. In this eye opening workshop, we'll learn about the original wines of the elite and how they're coming back strong. Any red grape can be used to make rosé and there are classic examples from hot to cool climates all over the...
Saturday Dec 16th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Wines of Italy
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Understanding the regions and categories of Italian Wine can be complicated. With extensive wine production in all 20 wine regions, hundreds of indigenous varietals, climates ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean and diverse soil types, Italian wine study can be daunting. It is critical for a CSW to have extensive knowledge to understand, appreciate, and communicate the complexity of Italy. We'll explore Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto and much...
Sunday Nov 19th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Wines of Southern France
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Continue enhancing your French wine knowledge. Journey with us in the classroom as we leave last week's cool climate wines of the north for this week's warm climate wines of the south. Study and taste the French wines that are often imitated but never duplicated. In this course, you will learn the warm climates, grapes and wine styles of southern France. We'll explore wines from Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Rhone Valley and the highlights of the south...
Sunday Nov 12th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Wines of North America
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
The United States is the world's fourth largest wine producer. In this class we cover the wines of California, Oregon, Washington, and other states, plus Canada and Mexico. Discover labeling laws, American Viticultural Areas, the history, climates and wine styles of each region. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist of Wine program. As part of this workshop, you'll taste 6-8 wines related to the curriculum. Your workshop fees...
Sunday Dec 10th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Sunshine, warm breezes, olive oil, wine and the Mediterranean Sea tie Portugal, Spain, Greece and several other countries together. Learn the similarities and differences of some of the oldest wine regions of the world and some of the trendsetting new wines, as well. We'll explore Cava, Rioja, Priorat, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, Jerez, Vinho Verde, Douro, Porto, Madeira and more. This workshop is part of the Certified Specialist...
Sunday Oct 8th, 2–5pm Pacific Time
Cool Climate Wines of the World
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Join us in exploring cool climate wines of the world. We'll unravel the mysteries of the EU labeling scheme and compare it with the rest of the world. We will also look for global patterns as we tour the world by glass. Take in the highlights of crisp wines from cool climates from Germany, Austria, Northern Italy, Northern France, Oregon and New Zealand. The guided tasting of 6-8 wines will focus on New World vs Old World and examples of...
Tuesday Oct 24th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Wines of Willamette Valley Oregon
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Interest in Willamette Valley wines has skyrocketed in recent years. While Oregon produces just 1% of American wine by volume, it accounts for 20% of Wine Spectator magazines top-rated wines. Most of those are from the Willamette Valley, with its cool-climate Pinot Noir, lean Chardonnay, distinctive Riesling and, now, excellent Gamay. The Willamette Valley is huge—almost the size of Connecticut. Though it has just three main soil types,...
Monday Nov 6th, 6–9pm Pacific Time
Intro to Italian Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
Italy is a global powerhouse and Italian wine is hot in the USA. Credential seekers can check out our Italian Wine Scholar North & Italian Wine Scholar South programs, but everyone will enjoy Intro to Italian Wines! Piedmont's Barolo & Tuscany's Brunello surely make our list but come find out our other picks. Join us as we explore Italy's top regions and appellations. In this seminar taste 6 wines as we present the grapes, styles and diversity...
Saturday Nov 4th, 11am–1pm Pacific Time
Intro to California Wines
San Francisco Wine School @ Online
California is by far the largest wine producing state in the USA & is a global powerhouse. Credential seekers, or others seeking a deeper dive, can check out our California Wine Appellation Specialist, but everyone will enjoy Intro to California Wines! Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara are some of the best known regions we will explore but we'll also survey the rest of the state and most important wines throughout. Join us as...
Saturday Oct 21st, 6–8pm Pacific Time
