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Vega Sicilia - Leader of Spain

Vega Sicilia - Leader of Spain

Vega Sicilia - Leader of Spain Few wines have a history as distinguished as that of Vega Sicilia.  Founded in 1864, its top cuvee, Unico, was Spain's first great wine and until recent decades, the...

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!

Get to Know ‘Somm Essentials’

Get to Know ‘Somm Essentials’

Somm Essentials is a 2-week intensive program developed by Master Sommelier David Glancy to provide broad knowledge across multiple beverage categories for students starting out in the food & b...

9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Wine IQ in San Francisco

9 Easy Ways to Improve Your Wine IQ in San Francisco

If you want to learn about wine in San Francisco, take advantage of the many resources at your fingertips, plus the miles of wine country just a short drive away. Here are some tips from San Franci...

My Experience at the San Francisco Wine School

My Experience at the San Francisco Wine School

California Wine Appellation Specialist ® Class 1: US/CA Wine Law and Mendocino County. The evening kicked off with a taste of Roederer Estate Brut Rose NV.

Why Study California Wine?

Why Study California Wine?

Have you tasted that amazing 98-point Cabernet from NextNewWinery? It was featured in Wine Speculator and Bob Park’s Wine No-Advertising.

Wine Service Exams vs. the Real World

Wine Service Exams vs. the Real World I am constantly being asked for tips to prepare for the Court of Master Sommeliers’ exams. Everyone is terrified by the blind tasting exams, and the studying ...

Why Learn How To Blind Taste Wine?

Why Learn How To Blind Taste Wine?

Why Teach Blind Wine Tasting? The Court of Master Sommeliers tests blind tasting ability at the 2nd-4th levels of their exams as does Wine & Spirits Education Trust. The Society of Wine Educat...

Teaching Styles in Wine Education – So What?

Teaching Styles in Wine Education – So What? While all wine educators share a common goal, to convey information and assist in the learning process, each does so with a unique style. Wine education...