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Top 10 Funniest Wine, Food & Service Videos

Top 10 Funniest Wine, Food & Service Videos

I feel the need for something light hearted today. In fact, I use humor every time I teach about wine. Here are some of my favorites to inspire, instruct, shock or simply amuse.

Best Winery Tours and Tasting in California!

Best Winery Tours and Tasting in California!

What are the best winery tours in California? Check out what Master Sommelier David Glancy from San Francisco Wine School says are his top 15!

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...

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.

Prosecco, Supermodels and Big Bikes, Oh My!

Prosecco, Supermodels and Big Bikes, Oh My!

I have never given even a moment’s thought to going to a motorcycle race. That is, until I was enticed by an invitation to hang out in the VIP/Media Lounge drinking Prosecco all day at Laguna Seca ...

Which Way to Wine Education?

Which Way to Wine Education? Studying wine is endless. It is a rabbit hole with no end. Many people assume that passing the Master Sommelier (MS) or Master of Wine (MW) exam is the end of the journ...

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...

San Francisco Wine Shops That I Love by Master Sommelier David Glancy

San Francisco Wine Shops That I Love by David GlancyI thought I would share some love with my favorite San Francisco wine retailers and hopefully help some shoppers in the process. I buy wine many ...

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...