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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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Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator

October 27, 2024 Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator $ 1,695.00

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Somm Essentials (Sommelier Preparation)

October 01, 2024 Somm Essentials (Sommelier Preparation) $ 1,795.00

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California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS®

October 02, 2024 California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® $ 1,595.00

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Wine Program Management

September 30, 2024 Wine Program Management $ 895.00

WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program

October 05, 2024 WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program $ 895.00 Learn More

WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program

October 19, 2024 WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program $ 1,795.00 Learn More

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Italian Wine Scholar™ (South) - Wine Scholar Guild Certification

October 29, 2024 Italian Wine Scholar™ (South) - Wine Scholar Guild Certification $ 1,195.00 Learn More

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Grandes_Pagos_de_Espana_Winery

November 03, 2024 Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop $ 495.00 Learn More

Educational Series

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San Francisco Wine School Student Smelling Wine experiencing wine aromas

October 17, 2024 Intro to Wine Series $ 995.00

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

December 07, 2024 2-Day Wine Immersion Experience $ 695.00

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Blind Tasting Wine Styles of the World Series

November 10, 2024 Blind Tasting Wine Styles of the World Series $ 495.00 Learn More

Individual Classes

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Wine 101

October 17, 2024 Wine 101 $ 135.00

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Intro to Blind Wine Tasting

November 07, 2024 Intro to Blind Wine Tasting $ 135.00

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Intro to French Wines

December 04, 2024 Intro to French Wines $ 135.00 Learn More

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Intro to Italian Wines

December 12, 2024 Intro to Italian Wines $ 135.00 Learn More

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Intro to World Wines

October 24, 2024 Intro to World Wines $ 135.00 Learn More

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Intro to Food Pairing

November 14, 2024 Intro to Food Pairing $ 135.00

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Intro to California Wine

November 21, 2024 Intro to California Wine $ 135.00

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Tasting, Chemistry, and Flaws

October 27, 2024 Tasting, Chemistry, and Flaws $ 160.00

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Intro to Spanish Wines

December 19, 2024 Intro to Spanish Wines $ 135.00

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Food Pairing Lab

November 12, 2024 Food Pairing Lab $ 160.00

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Wines of Italy

November 24, 2024 Wines of Italy $ 160.00 Learn More

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Wines of Southern France

November 17, 2024 Wines of Southern France $ 160.00 Learn More

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

November 17, 2024 Champagne and other Sparkling Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $ 135.00 Learn More

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Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece

December 01, 2024 Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece $ 160.00 Learn More

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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines

October 20, 2024 Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines $ 165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Northern France

November 10, 2024 Wines of Northern France $ 160.00 Learn More

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Rosé Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

November 24, 2024 Rosé Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $ 135.00

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Wines of Germany & Eastern Europe

December 08, 2024 Wines of Germany & Eastern Europe $ 160.00 Learn More

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

December 07, 2024 2-Day Wine Immersion Experience $ 695.00

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Familia Fernandez's Rivera Women Owned and Operated from Ribera del Duero Wine Region

October 18, 2024 Familia Fernández Rivera Seminar & Comparative Tasting $ 0.00 Learn More

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Viticulture & Enology

October 15, 2024 Viticulture & Enology $ 160.00 Learn More

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Wines of Sonoma County

October 23, 2024 Wines of Sonoma County $ 160.00 Learn More

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A hilltop castle in Toscana, Italy

October 29, 2024 Tuscan (aka Toscana) Wines $ 160.00 Learn More

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Beer & Sake

November 26, 2024 Beer & Sake $ 160.00 Learn More

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Wines of North America

December 15, 2024 Wines of North America $ 160.00 Learn More

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Viticulture & Enology Intensive

November 03, 2024 Viticulture & Enology Intensive $ 160.00 Learn More

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Wines of the Southern Hemisphere

December 22, 2024 Wines of the Southern Hemisphere $ 160.00 Learn More

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

November 13, 2024 Wines of Paso Robles & The Rest of San Luis Obispo $ 160.00 Learn More

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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines

October 13, 2024 Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines $ 165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Santa Barbara & Beyond

November 20, 2024 Wines of Santa Barbara & Beyond $ 160.00 Learn More

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Natural Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

November 10, 2024 Natural Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $ 135.00

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

December 01, 2024 Sweet and Fortified Wines of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $ 135.00 Learn More

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Santa Cruz, Livermore & Lodi

October 30, 2024 Santa Cruz, Livermore & Lodi $ 160.00 Learn More

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Spirits

December 03, 2024 Spirits $ 160.00 Learn More

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Monterey & San Benito

November 06, 2024 Monterey & San Benito $ 160.00 Learn More

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Cool Climate Wines of the World

October 22, 2024 Cool Climate Wines of the World $ 160.00 Learn More

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Blind Wine Tasting Conclusions & Testing Techniques

October 27, 2024 Blind Wine Tasting Conclusions & Testing Techniques $ 165.00 Learn More

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Wine Vendor Relations and Staff Training

October 14, 2024 Wine Vendor Relations and Staff Training $ 145.00 Learn More

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CWAS® Credential Exam

December 04, 2024 CWAS® Credential Exam $ 250.00 Learn More

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Warm Climate Wines of the World

November 05, 2024 Warm Climate Wines of the World $ 160.00 Learn More

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Vineyard

October 29, 2024 Temperate Climate Wines of the World $ 160.00 Learn More

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Beverage Law

October 21, 2024 Beverage Law $ 145.00 Learn More

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Wines of Lake County & The Sierra

October 16, 2024 Wines of Lake County & The Sierra $ 160.00 Learn More

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Wine Cellar Management

October 28, 2024 Wine Cellar Management $ 145.00 Learn More

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Coffees, Teas & Bottled Waters of the World

November 19, 2024 Coffees, Teas & Bottled Waters of the World $ 160.00 Learn More

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Somm Essentials Service & Tasting Exam

December 10, 2024 Somm Essentials Service & Tasting Exam $ 395.00 Learn More

Events

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

November 01, 2024 Spill The Wine - A Members Only Monthly Online Conversation with Master Sommelier David Glancy $ 0.00 Learn More

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Familia Fernandez's Rivera Women Owned and Operated from Ribera del Duero Wine Region

October 18, 2024 Familia Fernández Rivera Seminar & Comparative Tasting $ 0.00 Learn More

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Members Only Quarterly Wine Club Tasting

October 25, 2024 Members Only Quarterly Wine Club Tasting $ 0.00 Learn More

Members Only Semi-Annual Cellar Raid Tasting Reception

October 25, 2024 Members Only Semi-Annual Cellar Raid Tasting Reception $ 75.00 Learn More

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

November 09, 2024 SFWS Anniversary Celebration & Scholarship Auction! $ 175.00

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2025 Spanish Wine Education Cruise - Lisbon to Barcelona

June 07, 2025 2025 Spanish Wine Education Cruise - Lisbon to Barcelona $ 3,099.00 Learn More

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2026 South African Wine Education Cruise - Cape Town to Mauritius

March 21, 2026 2026 South African Wine Education Cruise - Cape Town to Mauritius $ 5,999.00 Learn More

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Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator

October 27, 2024 Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator $ 1,695.00

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Somm Essentials (Sommelier Preparation)

October 01, 2024 Somm Essentials (Sommelier Preparation) $ 1,795.00

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California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS®

October 02, 2024 California Wine Appellation Specialist CWAS® $ 1,595.00

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Wine Program Management

September 30, 2024 Wine Program Management $ 895.00

WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program

October 05, 2024 WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program $ 895.00 Learn More

WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program

October 19, 2024 WSET Level 3 by Grape Experience - Advanced Certification Program $ 1,795.00 Learn More

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Italian Wine Scholar™ (South) - Wine Scholar Guild Certification

October 29, 2024 Italian Wine Scholar™ (South) - Wine Scholar Guild Certification $ 1,195.00 Learn More

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Grandes_Pagos_de_Espana_Winery

November 03, 2024 Grandes Pagos de España Terroir Workshop $ 495.00 Learn More