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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 July 8 - Sep 16 6-9 pst M Oct 13 - Dec 22 6-9 pst Somm Essentials $1,795.00

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

Th Mar 27 - May 22 6-9pm pst Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator $1,695.00

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Restaurant Wine Service & Sales

Mo Mar 17-Mar 31 10-2 Restaurant Wine Service & Sales $495.00

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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

WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program

Sa - Su May 10 - May 18 Times Vary WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program $895.00 Learn More

WSET Level 1 by Grape Experience - Novice Wine Certification Program

Sa May 3 10a - 4:30p WSET Level 1 by Grape Experience - Novice Wine Certification Program $499.00 Learn More

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Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program

W May 14 - June 04 6-8:30 Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program

M May 5 - June 2 6-8:30pm 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 July 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 pst 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

Educational Series

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San Francisco Wine School Student Smelling Wine experiencing wine aromas

F Mar 28 - May 30 6-8 p Pacific Th June 26 - Aug 21 6-8 pst Sa Sept 6 - Nov 1 3-5 pst Intro to Wine Series $995.00

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Intermediate Blind Wine Tasting

W Apr 2 - May 7 6.8:30 Intermediate Blind Wine Tasting $895.00

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Blind Tasting Wine Grapes of the World Series

Sa Mar 15 - May 03 11-1 Blind Tasting Wine Grapes of the World Series $995.00 Learn More

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

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

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

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Intro to French Wines

F May 9 6-8 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

F Apr 18 6-8 Th July 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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Intro to California Wine

F May 2 6-8 Th July 24 6-8 Sa Oct 4 3-5 Intro to California Wine $145.00

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

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Tasting, Chemistry & Flaws

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

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Wines of Italy

Thu Apr 24 6:00-9:00 Wines of Italy $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Southern France

Thu Apr 17 6:00-9:00 Wines of Southern France $165.00 Learn More

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Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece

Thu May 1 6-9pst Wines of Spain, Portugal & Greece $165.00 Learn More

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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines

Wed Apr 30 6:00-8:30p Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting Red Wines $165.00 Learn More

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Wine Service Techniques

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

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2-Day Wine Immersion Experience

Sa-Su May 31 - June 1 10-4 pst Sa-Su Dec 6-7 10-4 pst 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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Wines of Germany & Eastern Europe

Thu May 8 6-9 pst Wines of Germany & Eastern Europe $165.00 Learn More

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Viticulture & Enology

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

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Restaurant Wine Service & Sales

Mo Mar 17-Mar 31 10-2 Restaurant Wine Service & Sales $495.00

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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

Sun May 4 2-5p 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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Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines

Wed Apr 23 6:00-8:30p Varietal Profiling: Blind Tasting White Wines $165.00 Learn More

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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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Sauvignon Blanc Musqueclone from Lang Twins Family Vineyards Courtesy of Caparoso Photography

Sat Apr 19 11:00a - 1:00p Sauvignon Blancs of The World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00 Learn More

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Wines of Willamette Valley Oregon

Su Apr 27 10-1 pst Wines of Willamette Valley Oregon $165.00 Learn More

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Rieslings of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sat Apr 26 11:00a - 1:00p Rieslings of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00

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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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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

Sun May 11 2-5p 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 July 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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Blind Wine Tasting Conclusions & Testing Techniques

Weds May 7 6:00-8:30p Blind Wine Tasting Conclusions & Testing Techniques $165.00 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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Beverage Law

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

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Wines of Washington State

Su May 4 10-1pm Wines of Washington State $165.00 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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Wines of Idaho and British Columbia

Su May 11 10-1p Wines of Idaho and British Columbia $165.00 Learn More

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Coffees, Teas & Bottled Waters of the World

Sun Apr 27 2-5p 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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Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigios of the World - A Blind Tasting Class

Sat May 3 11:00a - 1:00p Pinot Gris & Pinot Grigios of the World - A Blind Tasting Class $145.00 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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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

Fri Apr 18 5-9 pm Fri Apr 25 5-9 pm Fri May 2 5-9 pm Fri May 9 5-9 pm 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 5-6 pst F Jun 6 5-6 pst F July 4 5-6 pst F Aug 1 5-6 pst 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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Somm Essentials

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

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

Th Mar 27 - May 22 6-9pm pst Certified Specialist of Wine Program - A Prerequisite for Certified Wine Educator $1,695.00

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Restaurant Wine Service & Sales

Mo Mar 17-Mar 31 10-2 Restaurant Wine Service & Sales $495.00

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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

WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program

Sa - Su May 10 - May 18 Times Vary WSET Level 2 by Grape Experience - Certification Program $895.00 Learn More

WSET Level 1 by Grape Experience - Novice Wine Certification Program

Sa May 3 10a - 4:30p WSET Level 1 by Grape Experience - Novice Wine Certification Program $499.00 Learn More

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Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program

W May 14 - June 04 6-8:30 Italian Wine Essentials Certificate Program $695.00 Learn More

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Spanish Wine Essentials Certificate Program

M May 5 - June 2 6-8:30pm 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 July 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 pst 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

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

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