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Meet Our Instructors

At the San Francisco Wine School, we hire instructors only with the very highest credentials, a deep knowledge of wine, and an effective, engaging communication style. Enjoy getting to know our industry leading team below.

Master Sommelier David Glancy, founder & Chief Education Officer of San Francisco Wine School

David Glancy, MS, CWE

Master Sommelier Mark Guillaudeau is on of San Francisco Wine School's industry leading instructors

Mark Guillaudeu, MS

Martin Reyes is a Master of Wine and is on of San Francisco Wine School's industry leading instructors

Martin Reyes, MW

Master Sommelier Chris Gaither is one of San Francisco Wine School's industry leading instructors

Chris Gaither, MS

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Featured Classes & Events

Certification Programs

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Somm Essentials

Tu Jul 8 - Sep 16 6-9 PT M Oct 13 - Dec 22 6-9 PT Somm Essentials $1,795.00

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Northwest Wine Appellation Specialist NWAS™

Su Apr 13 - May 18 10-1 pst Northwest Wine Appellation Specialist NWAS™ $695.00 Learn More

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California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS®

Su Jun 01 - Jul 27 11-2 California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® $1,595.00

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Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program

W May 21 - June 11 6-8:30 Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program

M May 26 9a-5p Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Responsible Beverage Service Training - a required certification for all California alcoholic beverage servers

M Jul 14 10-2pst Su Aug 24 10-2pst Responsible Beverage Service Training - a required certification for all California alcoholic beverage servers $95.00

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Wine Program Management

M Sep 8 - Oct 13 10a-1p PT Wine Program Management $895.00

WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program

Weekends May 31 - July 27 Times Vary WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program $1,795.00 Learn More

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Master Sommelier David Glancy's Certified Specialist of Wine Program

Flexible Hours Jun 29 - Aug 30 Certified Specialist of Wine Online - Asynchronous Format $1,295.00

Educational Series

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San Francisco Wine School Student Smelling Wine experiencing wine aromas

Th Jun 26 - Aug 21 6-8 PT Sa Sept 6 - Nov 1 3-5 PT Intro to Wine Series $995.00

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

Sa-Su May 31 - Jun 1 10-4 PT Sa-Su Dec 6-7 10-4 PT 2-Day Wine Immersion Experience $695.00

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Blind Tasting Wine Styles of the World Series

Sa Jun 7 - Jun 28 3-5p Blind Tasting Wine Styles of the World Series $495.00 Learn More

Individual Classes

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Wine 101

Th May 29 6-8 pst Th Jun 26 6-8 pst Sa Aug 02 3-5 pst Sa Sep 6 3-5 pst Wine 101 $145.00

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Intro to Blind Wine Tasting

Th Jul 10 6-8 Sa Sep 20 3-5 Intro to Blind Wine Tasting $145.00

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Intro to French Wines

Th July 31 6-8 Sa Oct 11 3-5 Intro to French Wines $145.00 Learn More

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Intro to Italian Wines

F May 16 6-8 pst Th Aug 7 6-8 Sa Oct 18 3-5 Intro to Italian Wines $145.00 Learn More

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Intro to Food Pairing

Th Jul 17 6-8 Sa Sep 27 3-5 Intro to Food Pairing $145.00

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Intro to World Wines

Th July 3 6-8 Sa Sep 13 3-5 Intro to World Wines $145.00 Learn More

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Food Pairing Lab

T Aug 19 6-9 M Nov 24 6-9 Food Pairing Lab $165.00

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Spain's Rioja Wine Region in Spring

F May 23 6-8 Th Aug 14 6-8 Sa Oct 25 3-5 Intro to Spanish Wines $145.00

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Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws

T Jul 08 6-9 M Oct 13 6-9 Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Bordeaux

Wines of Bordeaux $165.00

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Champagne and other Sparkling Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sa Jun 14 3:00 - 5:00p Champagne and other Sparkling Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00 Learn More

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Wine Service Techniques

T Jul 15 6-9 M Oct 20 6-9 Wine Service Techniques $0.00-$165.00 Learn More

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Rosé Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sa Jun 21 3:00 - 5:00p Rosé Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

Sa-Su May 31 - Jun 1 10-4 PT Sa-Su Dec 6-7 10-4 PT 2-Day Wine Immersion Experience $695.00

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Wines of Napa Valley

Sun Jun 8 11:00 - 2:00 Wines of Napa Valley $165.00 Learn More

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How to Build A Successful Beverage Program

Mon Aug 25 10:00a-11:00a How to Build A Successful Beverage Program $95.00 Learn More

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Viticulture & Enology

T Jul 22 6-9 M Oct 27 6-9 Viticulture & Enology $165.00 Learn More

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Wine List Development

M Sep 8 10-1 Wine List Development $145.00 Learn More

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Beer & Sake

T Sep 2 6-9 M Dec 8 6-9 Beer & Sake $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Sonoma County

Sun Jun 22 11:00 - 2:00 Wines of Sonoma County $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of North America

Thu May 15 6-9p pst Wines of North America $165.00 Learn More

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Rhone Valley

6:00-9:00p May 20 I Tue Rhone Valley $165.00

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California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® Paso Robles & the Rest of SLO

Sun Jul 13 11:00 - 2:00 Wines of Paso Robles & The Rest of San Luis Obispo $165.00 Learn More

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California Wine Overview & Mendocino

Sun Jun 1 11:00 - 2:00 California Wine Overview & Mendocino $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of the Southern Hemisphere

Thu May 22 6-9p pst Wines of the Southern Hemisphere $165.00 Learn More

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Natural Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sa Jun 7 3:00 - 5:00p Natural Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00

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Tuscany Masterclass w/ Isole e Olena’s Emanuele Reolon

F May 30 6-7:30pm F May 30 6-7:30pm Tuscany Masterclass w/ Isole e Olena’s Emanuele Reolon $0.00-$110.00 Learn More

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Wines of Santa Barbara & Beyond

Sun Jul 20 11:00 - 2:00 Wines of Santa Barbara & Beyond $165.00 Learn More

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Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sa Jun 28 3:00 - 5:00p Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00 Learn More

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Beverage Cost Control

M Sep 15 10-1 Beverage Cost Control $145.00 Learn More

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Santa Cruz, Livermore & Lodi

Sun Jun 29 11:00 - 2:00 Santa Cruz, Livermore & Lodi $165.00 Learn More

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Spirits

T Sep 9 6-9 M Dec 15 6-9 Spirits $165.00 Learn More

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Cool Climate Wines of the World

T Jul 29 6-9 M Nov 3 6-9 Cool Climate Wines of the World $165.00 Learn More

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Warm Climate Wines of the World

T Aug 12 6-9 M Nov 17 6-9 Warm Climate Wines of the World $165.00 Learn More

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Vineyard

T Aug 5 6-9 M Nov 10 6-9 Temperate Climate Wines of the World $165.00 Learn More

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Monterey & San Benito

Sun Jul 6 11:00 - 2:00 Monterey & San Benito $165.00 Learn More

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Wine Vendor Relations and Staff Training

M Sep 22 10-1 Wine Vendor Relations and Staff Training $145.00 Learn More

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Wine Cellar Management

M Oct 6 10-1 Wine Cellar Management $145.00 Learn More

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Southwest France & Corsica

6:00-9:00p Jun 03 I Tue Southwest France & Corsica $165.00 Learn More

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Beverage Law

M Sep 29 10-1 Beverage Law $145.00 Learn More

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Wines of Lake County & The Sierra

Sun Jun 15 11:00 - 2:00 Wines of Lake County & The Sierra $165.00 Learn More

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Coffees, Teas & Bottled Waters of the World

T Aug 26 6-9 M Dec 1 6-9 Coffees, Teas & Bottled Waters of the World $165.00 Learn More

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Somm Essentials Service & Tasting Exam

Su May 18 2-5p T Sep 16 6-9 M Dec 22 6-9 Somm Essentials Service & Tasting Exam $395.00 Learn More

Events

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Tuscany Masterclass w/ Isole e Olena’s Emanuele Reolon

F May 30 6-7:30pm F May 30 6-7:30pm Tuscany Masterclass w/ Isole e Olena’s Emanuele Reolon $0.00-$110.00 Learn More

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2026 Wine Education Cruise - New Zealand to Australia

Deposit Only Feb 18-27, 2026 $250 (non-refundable) 2026 Wine Education Cruise - New Zealand to Australia $250.00-$1,750.00 Learn More

Drop In Fridays 5-8

The Secret Wine Bar

Thu May 15 5-8pm Fri May 16 5-9pm Sat May 17 5-9pm Thu May 22 5-8pm Fri May 23 5-9pm Sat May 24 5-9pm The Secret Wine Bar $0.00-$45.00 Learn More

Spill The Wine - A Members Only Monthly Conversation with Master Sommelier David Glancy

F May 2 6-7 pt F Jun 6 5-6 pt F July 4 5-6 pt F Aug 1 5-6 pt Spill The Wine - A Members Only Monthly Conversation with Master Sommelier David Glancy $0.00 Learn More

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Members Only Quarterly Wine Club Tasting

F Apr 25 5:30-6:30 pst F Jul 25 5:30-6:30 pst F Oct 24 5:30-6:30 pst Members Only Quarterly Wine Club Tasting $0.00-$45.00 Learn More

Members Only Semi-Annual Cellar Raid Tasting Reception

F Apr 25 6:30-8:00 pst F Oct 24 6:30-8:00 pst Members Only Semi-Annual Cellar Raid Tasting Reception $75.00 Learn More

2025 Spanish Wine Education Cruise - Lisbon to Barcelona

COMING SOON 2025 Spanish Wine Education Cruise - Lisbon to Barcelona $3,099.00 Learn More

San Francisco Wine School's Anniversary Celebration & Scholarship Auction with Roland Passot and Jenni Burgess

COMING SOON SFWS Anniversary Celebration & Scholarship Auction! $175.00-$195.00

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2025 Summer Wine Cruise Excursions

2025 Summer Wine Cruise Excursions $1,000.00 Learn More

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Somm Essentials

Tu Jul 8 - Sep 16 6-9 PT M Oct 13 - Dec 22 6-9 PT Somm Essentials $1,795.00

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Northwest Wine Appellation Specialist NWAS™

Su Apr 13 - May 18 10-1 pst Northwest Wine Appellation Specialist NWAS™ $695.00 Learn More

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California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS®

Su Jun 01 - Jul 27 11-2 California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® $1,595.00

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Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program

W May 21 - June 11 6-8:30 Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program

M May 26 9a-5p Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Responsible Beverage Service Training - a required certification for all California alcoholic beverage servers

M Jul 14 10-2pst Su Aug 24 10-2pst Responsible Beverage Service Training - a required certification for all California alcoholic beverage servers $95.00

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Wine Program Management

M Sep 8 - Oct 13 10a-1p PT Wine Program Management $895.00

WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program

Weekends May 31 - July 27 Times Vary WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program $1,795.00 Learn More

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Master Sommelier David Glancy's Certified Specialist of Wine Program

Flexible Hours Jun 29 - Aug 30 Certified Specialist of Wine Online - Asynchronous Format $1,295.00

Educational Scholarships are available for students looking to start or advance their career in the wine or hospitality industries.

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