2-Day Somm: SommCon Edition - Intensive Sommelier Preparation for Wine Theory, Tasting & Service

This 2-Day Somm Intensive is taking place in conjunction with SommCon at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, CA as a pre-conference certification opportunity, however you do not need to participate in SommCon in order to attend.  The program will end in time to participate in the SommCon opening and general session. 

This fast-paced, comprehensive, 2-day program focuses on important foundational areas for personal and professional success including global wine theory, blind wine tasting analysis, food & wine pairing, and professional wine service techniques. Written and led by Master Sommelier David Glancy, this class is perfect for students studying for beginning and intermediate level sommelier exams and those who want to improve their performance on the job. Taste 24 wines throughout the program. 

It includes Society of Wine Educators' Hospitality Beverage Specialist Certification Exam.  You can also test your service & tasting knowledge with 2 Exam Ad-on options.

Students looking for a slower pace, deeper study of these topics, or a more comprehensive look at all aspects of the beverage industry should consider our Somm Essentials curriculum.

$745pp* Registration Fee Includes

• 15 hours of live instruction with San Francisco Wine School's industry-leading instructors
• Tastings of 24 global wines carefully curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy
• Hands on Service Training
• Hands on Food Pairing Training**
• Society of Wine Educators' Hospitality Beverage Specialist Study Guide, Online Access to Course and Exam Fee.

*Installment plans available. Group rates available for parties of 5 or more. Contact help@sfwineschool.com for more information.

**Please inform us of any dietary allergies or intolerances at the time of registration so we can accommodate your needs.

Day 1: Tasting & Service Intensive

  9:00 - 11:00    Blind Tasting Technique
11:00 -   1:00    Food & Wine Pairing Lab**
  1:00 -   1:30    Lunch Break
  1:30 -   4:30    Proper Wine Decanting & Sparkling Techniques and Service

**Please inform us of any dietary allergies or intolerances at the time of registration so we can accommodate your needs.
 

Day 2: World Wine Intensive 

  9:00 - 10:00      Viticulture & Enology
10:00 - 12:45      White Wines of the World
12:45 -   1:15      Lunch Break 
  1:15 -   4:00      Red Wines of the World
 

This 2-Day course can be broken into two stand-alone à la carte days.  Contact help@sfwineschool.com for more information

Included: Hospitality Beverage Specialist Certification (HBSC) Exam 

Your 2-Day Somm certification comes with Society of Wine Educators' Hospitality Beverage Specialist Study Guide, Online Access to Course and Exam Fee. Exam is taken online at your convenience within one year of program.  Passing this entry level exam earns Society of Wine Educators' Hospitality Beverage Specialist Certification. 

Important Note: unlike our full Somm Essentials Certification program, the 2-Day Somm Intensive program does not include education on beer, sake, spirits, coffee, tea, & bottled water and additional self-study will be required to pass this exam. 
 

Optional: Three-Part Somm Essentials Certification Exam

Successful completion of the following exams in addition to the HBSC exam will result in the Somm Essentials Certification conferred by San Francisco Wine School

• Part 1 - Physical Service
• Part 2 - Food Pairing
• Part 3 - Blind Tasting

Detailed performance feedback will be provided with exam results. 

Additional Cost: 
$250 In Person at 6p on Sep 16 or Dec 22 at San Francisco Wine School 
$450 Online w/ Private Proctor at your convenience

Email help@sfwineschool.com to schedule exams

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.  We recommend students complete Wine 101, Intro to Blind Tasting, or the equivalent prior to taking this program.