• Student Level
    Our competitors are Advanced
    All levels are invited to taste and cheer along

    understand our levels

  • Event format

    Attend the Somm Olympics in person with ticket.
    No ticket required to Bid in the online auction

SFWS Anniversary Celebration & Scholarship Auction!

EVENT SOLD OUT BUT ONLINE AUCTION IS OPEN - BID NOW! Come drink well and do good as you taste and cheer alongside our 2024 Somm Olympic competitors to support Glancy Wine Education Scholarships for San Francisco Wine School students in need. See details below...
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Sale price$ 195.00
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Description

** Our Event Sold Out - Bid Now in Online Auction **

Our favorite event of the year is back!  We invite you to eat & drink well and do good by supporting the Glancy Wine Education Foundation at San Francisco Wine School's 13-Year Anniversary Celebration the evening of Saturday, November 9, 2024, hosted by co-owners, Master Sommelier David Glancy and Kristin Campbell.

Bubbles & Bites Reception | Somm Olympics

We'll kick off the event with a delightful bubbles and bites reception before sitting down to the main event!  Our Somm Olympics feature the best and brightest sommeliers in our community and are all about celebrating their natural born talent and hard earned skills .  They include five signature events:
    • Sparkling Wine Relay
    • Riedel Serpentine Decanter Race
    • Global Wine Theory Jeopardy 
    • Blind Tasting Skills Challenge
    • Food Pairing Taste Off 

Select wines tasted will be available for purchase at the event  


This Year's Competitors:


Christina Stanley, AS
- Goose & Gander, St Helena

Talia Quartetti, AS - Moet Hennessy

Albert Beltran, CS - Wayfare Tavern, San Francisco

Silent Auction - Online (no ticket required)

Our silent auction is also back and full of unique wines and experiences you won't find anywhere else!  The auction will be available online and open to the public with or without a ticket beginning Nov 9 and will close Nov 16.  View Auction

Charitable Cause

All event & auction proceeds will benefit the Glancy Wine Education Foundation, providing scholarships to low income and minority students looking to start or advance a career in wine or hospitality. Learn more or apply


Want to support the cause, but can't attend the event this year?  Donate directly 

Want to donate auction items, volunteer, or nominate a contestant?  Let us know!  

 

Date & Time

November 9 Silent Auction Opens 12am - no ticket required

November 9 Anniversary Celebration - ticket holders only

4:30pm Bubbles & Bites Reception

5:00pm Somm Olympics

7:30pm Event Concludes


November 16 Silent Auction Closes at 12pm  no ticket required

Location

In Person Event

San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
View parking, public transit, dining & hotel information


Silent Auction

View Here

Tickets

Trade $175 
Public $195

Media Passes Apply Here


Requirements

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age