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2023 SOMM Olympics Spotlights Rising Wine Talent and Supports Educational Scholarships for Students in Need

2023 SOMM Olympics Spotlights Rising Wine Talent and Supports Educational Scholarships for Students in Need

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...

As California’s New Mandatory Responsible Beverage Service Certification Deadline Looms, San Francisco Wine School Offers ABC Accredited Live Training for 1 Million Servers in Need

As California’s New Mandatory Responsible Beverage Service Certification Deadline Looms, San Francisco Wine School Offers ABC Accredited Live Training for 1 Million Servers in Need

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...

San Francisco Wine School’s Anniversary Celebration Raises Record Breaking Amount for Struggling Wine Professionals

San Francisco Wine School’s Anniversary Celebration Raises Record Breaking Amount for Struggling Wine Professionals

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...

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BENEFITS  NEW GLANCY WINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION BENEFITS NEW GLANCY WINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14th

On Saturday, November 14th from 6-8 pm, San Francisco Wine School invites the public to join their Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction benefiting the newly formed Glancy Wine Education ...

San Francisco Wine School's Kristin Campbell Named Brand Ambassador for Women of the Vine & Spirits

San Francisco Wine School's Kristin Campbell Named Brand Ambassador for Women of the Vine & Spirits

San Francisco Wine School's Kristin Campbell Named Brand Ambassador for Women of the Vine & Spirits We are very excited to announce that our own Chief Operating Officer, Kristin Campbell, has...

MS David Glancy talks Champagne vs. sparkling wine with ABC News

MS David Glancy talks Champagne vs. sparkling wine with ABC News

With the holiday season in full swing, and New Years just around the corner, MS David Glancy talks with ABC News about Champagne and sparkling wine. David shares what makes Champagne special, the d...

Join the Party!  San Francisco Wine School's Luxury Wine Weekend To Benefit the Glancy Wine Education Fund & Scholarships for North Bay Fire Victims

Join the Party! San Francisco Wine School's Luxury Wine Weekend To Benefit the Glancy Wine Education Fund & Scholarships for North Bay Fire Victims

Join the Party! San Francisco Wine School's Luxury Wine Weekend To Benefit the Glancy Wine Education Fund It’s no secret that wine consumption has been on the rise for some time now. With more co...

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL HOSTS LUXURY WINE EVENT BENEFITTING THE GLANCY WINE EDUCATION FUND: SATURDAY, OCTOBER  21st

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL HOSTS LUXURY WINE EVENT BENEFITTING THE GLANCY WINE EDUCATION FUND: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st

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...

Third Annual California Green Medal Awards Announced: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards

Third Annual California Green Medal Awards Announced: Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards

David Glancy serves amongst prestigious panel of wine and sustainability experts at the Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards.

San Francisco Wine School and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Unite for Corporate Education

San Francisco Wine School and Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits Unite for Corporate Education

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, the leading wine and spirits distributor in the US, has chosen the San Francisco Wine School to be an external education provider in California, with the first...

San Francisco Wine School Celebrates Anniversary & Launches Glancy Wine Education Fund Saturday, November 5th

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...

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH WINE THIS FALL! New Programs & Events, Old Favorites, And An Early Bird Promotion!

BACK TO SCHOOL WITH WINE THIS FALL!  New Programs & Events, Old Favorites, And An Early Bird Promotion! San Francisco Wine School invites wine lovers back to school, the fun way! Fall Program...

COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS, AMERICAS WELCOMES THREE NEW MASTERS TO IT'S PRESTIGIOUS RANKS

COURT OF MASTER SOMMELIERS, AMERICAS WELCOMES THREE NEW MASTERS TO ITS PRESTIGIOUS RANKS Today, the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas welcomes three new members: David Keck of Camerata of Pau...

THE ORIGINS OF WINE CIVILIZATION: An Exploration of Ancient Wines and Their Evolution

THE ORIGINS OF WINE CIVILIZATION: An Exploration of Ancient Wines and Their Evolution

On Sunday, March 13th from 10am to 5:30pm, San Francisco Wine School opened the doors of its new Wine Education Center for the first of its kind event exploring these ancient wines and their modern...

For Immediate Release: San Francisco Wine School Grand Opening!

For Immediate Release: San Francisco Wine School Grand Opening! San Francisco, California (Oct. 14, 2015) Since 2011, San Francisco Wine School has been helping people of all levels break into the...

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS AND ITS 2016 SCHEDULE

SAN FRANCISCO WINE SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAMS AND ITS 2016 SCHEDULE

San Francisco, California (Dec 11, 2015) With a successful Grand Opening under its belt, San Francisco Wine School is now the largest wine school in the United States.  2016 brings its biggest line...

San Francisco Wine School Opens Doors to Cutting-Edge Wine Education Center

San Francisco Wine School Opens Doors to Cutting-Edge Wine Education Center

With the opening of its new space San Francisco Wine School is now the largest wine school in the U.S. After months of careful planning and renovations, the 4,000 sq ft, top floor Wine Education Ce...

Summer School Has Never Been More Fun

Summer School Has Never Been More Fun

San Francisco, Calif. (May 28, 2015) San Francisco Wine School invites wine lovers to pump up their wine savvy this summer, with a series of relaxed and enjoyable wine tasting workshops that also i...

San Francisco Wine School brings California Wine Intensive to DC June 5-7, 2015

San Francisco Wine School brings California Wine Intensive to DC June 5-7, 2015

Somms of the East Coast get ready; serious California wine education is hopping coasts to cater to the thriving restaurant scene in Washington DC. David Glancy of San Francisco Wine School proposes...

San Francisco Wine School Brings California Wine Intensive to DC, June 5-7, 2015 - Earn the Credential for California Wine in Three Fast-Paced Days

San Francisco Wine School brings California Wine Intensive to DC, June 5-7, 2015 - Earn the credential for California wine in three fast-paced days Somms of the East Coast get ready; serious Calif...

Advanced Wine Tasting and Service Training to Debut April 7 - Five Days of Intensive Study Inspired By a Decade of Experience

Advanced Wine Tasting and Service Training to Debut April 7 - Five Days of Intensive Study Inspired By a Decade of Experience

San Francisco, Calif. (March 26, 2015) Busy wine professionals don't always think about formal wine education but two new programs from San Francisco Wine School were designed just for them. Just f...

Join Us and Get to Know the Grape Xinomavro and the Wines of the Naoussa Region of Greece. Register Today!

Join Us and Get to Know the Grape Xinomavro and the Wines of the Naoussa Region of Greece. Register Today!

Xinomavro (Ksee no' ma vro) is the signature varietal of the Naoussa region of Greece. An indigenous Greek varietal known for it's distinctive flavors and aromas and long aging potential, Xinomavro...

New Year, New Courses from San Francisco Wine School

New Year, New Courses from San Francisco Wine School

San Francisco, Calif. (January 29, 2015) - With the addition of Master of Wine Adam Lapierre to the team and three brand new programs to the schedule, San Francisco Wine School now boasts top-level...

New Year, New Courses from San Francisco Wine School

New Year, New Courses from San Francisco Wine School

San Francisco, Calif. (January 29, 2015) With the addition of Master of Wine Adam Lapierre to the team and three brand new programs to the schedule, San Francisco Wine School now boasts top-level e...