The Heights of Wine Education: Master of Wine (MW) vs. Master Sommelier (MS)
Formal wine training can be achieved and applied at a number of levels in a number of arenas. For the ambitious few with their sights set on the highest level of education in the industry, there a...
Which Wine Certification is Best?
Master Sommelier David Glancy is the first to admit that the sommelier route is not for everyone. There are many reputable wine education paths that help people start or advance their career. In t...
Want to become a sommelier but need more advice on how to do it? At San Francisco Wine School, we give you the facts about becoming a sommelier. This blog isn't about any specific class or trainin...
Top 4 Reasons to Get Wine Credentials
What anyone knew just five years ago is completely out of date in many areas. Customers have access to instant information and are getting more savvy everyday. Employers are demanding credentials ...
On Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 3:30-8pm, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction featuring their signature Somm Olympics...
All California alcoholic beverage servers & managers are required to certify for responsible beverage service by Aug 31, 2022, per the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Only a handful o...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Working in The Wine Industry
Many people make these 5 mistakes when starting out in their wine careers. Knowing what they are can help you avoid them in your own journey, and ensure that you are successful.
On Saturday, November 14th, 2020 San Francisco Wine School celebrated 9 years in business with their annual Somm Olympics and Scholarship Auction benefiting low income and minority wine & hospi...
The Art And Science Of Food And Wine Pairing
Want to get more out of your wine dollar and your dining experience? Let us show you how with our guide to the art and science of food and wine pairing.
Are you looking for blind wine tasting tips? If so, the wine experts at San Francisco Wine School have created the perfect blind tasting guide for you.
I am often asked about various wine gizmos and gadgets and also about the best way to learn how to taste wine. Our approach at San Francisco Wine School is to guide you to learn how to taste and...
In collaboration with The San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their community for a spectacular Luxury Wine Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction...
Vega Sicilia Master Class & Tasting
What an opportunity!! We gathered this past Sunday to taste an amazing line-up from the most prestigious wine estate in Spain - Vega Sicilia. Hosted by Europvin USA and Golden State Wine Company, ...
Good Luck to Our Newest Class of California Wine Appellation Specialist Candidates!!
This past weekend, we dove into a concentrated three days of learning with a great group of enthusiastic students with our California Wine Appellation Specialist® Intensive program - one of our mo...
San Francisco Wine School Does SommCon 2016!
We had an amazing weekend in San Diego with luminaries from every facet of the industry as we convened on a cutting edge line-up of topics with speakers and educators from across the globe. We lea...
On Thursday, November 10th, 17 candidates from four different Bay Area wine business programs competed in the 2016 Best Wine Student of La Soirée wine tasting competition in Sonoma!
San Francisco Wine School's Fantabulous Anniversary Celebration - 2016!
Saturday marked the one year anniversary of our Wine Education & Events Center and five years of growing to become the largest wine school in the country! It was a fabulous celebration of our ...
The Journey to Brick & Mortar: Part Three - Grand Opening Recap
The Journey to Brick & Mortar: Part Three - Grand Opening RecapCheck out videos from pre-demolition, through construction, all the way to our momentous Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
The Journey to Brick and Mortar: Part Two - Two Weeks Until Opening
The Journey to Brick & Mortar: Part Two - Two Weeks Until OpeningCheck out videos from pre-demolition, through construction, all the way to our momentous Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
The Journey to Brick and Mortar: Part One - Pre-Construction
The Journey to Brick & Mortar: Part One - Pre-ConstructionCheck out videos from pre-demolition, through construction, all the way to our momentous Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening!
San Francisco Wine School Celebrates Anniversary & Launches Glancy Wine Education Fund Saturday, November 5th While San Francisco Wine School’s 5-year journey to becoming the largest wine sch...
The All New WSET Level 3 Certificate in Wine
This August, WSET will launch an all new Level 3 Certificate in Wine, and Grape Experience Wine & Spirit School will be among the first providers to implement the new course. The new Level 3 i...
Avoiding Wine Program Mistakes and Finding Your Way to Profit
Make your wine program both passionate and profitable. San Francisco Wine School’s Wine Program Management course covers marketing, staff training, customer service, beverage law, vendor relations...
SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL UNCORKS SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE
SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL UNCORKS SUMMER SERIES SCHEDULE San Francisco Wine School invites wine lovers to pump up their wine savvy this summer, with a series of events offering a more casual...