SFWS Anniversary Celebration & Scholarship Auction!
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SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 9th, 2024 for our 13-Year Anniversary Celebration
Somm Olympics | Global Wine Tasting Bazaar | Silent Online Auction
~ Read About Our Last Anniversary Event Below ~
Global Wine Tasting Bazaar - In Person
Meander with glass in hand visiting a wide array tasting stations with over 50 exquisite global wines and delicious creations from our Resident Chef, Cynthia Bloebaum. Make sure to stop by our luxurious Caviar & Oyster Bars and two Food Pairing Competition Stations, each hosted by one of the evening's competitors where you'll cast your vote for best pairings! Then browse our featured silent auction items and make your final bids before the auction closes.
Thank you to our tasting station sponsors!
Broadbent Wine Selections | Boisset Collection |
Domaine Dardagny - Premium Swiss Wines | Santa Cruz Mountain Wine Grower Association |
African American Vintners Association | POC Food & Wine Festival |
Vine Hospitality Group's Left Bank Brasserie & Rollati Ristorante | Thatcher's Wine |
Select wines tasted will be available for purchase at the event
2023 Somm Olympics & Competitors - In Person and Online
Our Somm Olympics are all about celebrating the natural born talent and hard earned skills of the best and brightest sommeliers in our community. This year we're joined by Cara Patricia, Co-Founder of DecantSF and Tonya Pitts, Wine Director of San Francisco's One Market Restaurant and Wine Enthusiast's 2022 Winner of Wine Director of the Year! The competition will take place throughout the evening and includes our signature events:
- Global Wine Theory Jeopardy - vip & online ticket holders only
- Blind Tasting Skills Challenge - vip & online ticket holders only
- Riedel Serpentine Decanter Race - vip & online ticket holders only
- Sparkling Wine Relay - vip ticket holders only
- Food Pairing Taste Off - vip & tasting bazaar ticket holders only
Silent Auction - Online (no ticket required)
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 donate auction items, volunteer, or nominate a contestant? Let us know!
Date & Time
November 1-11 Silent Auction - open to the public
November 11th Anniversary Celebration - ticket holders only
3:30pm VIP Ticket Holders arrive in person for Bubbles, Bites & Caviar limited availability
4:00pm Online Ticket Holders join VIP Ticket holders for the first 3 seated olympic events
5:30pm Hybrid event concludes & VIP Ticket holders kickoff early access to the Global Wine Bazaar with the 4th olympic event
6:00pm Tasting Bazaar Ticket Holders arrive for walking reception with 13 tasting stations featuring 50 global wines and the final olympic food pairing event
7:30pm Silent Auction Closes
8:00pm Event Concludes
Location
In-Person Location
San Francisco Wine School*
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Online Access
We've recently invested in some serious AV technology upgrades to create an integrated Hybrid Room/Zoom experience for all students. Both "Roomers" and "Zoomers" are able to engage with us and each other during live classes and events. Recordings are also available afterwards. Zoomers will receive the link and any handouts needed a few days before the event via email. Check spam and contact help@sfwineschool.com if you have not received it within 1 business day of your class/event.
If you have a tasting kit, it may be picked up at San Francisco Wine School or delivered across the US. Wine parameter lists are available for those participating in locations where kits cannot be delivered. View pickup and delivery options here
Wine lists and instructions are included in your kit.
Tickets
Public
*If you'd like to skip the wine for the online event, you can save 40% using promocode: SKIPTHEWINE at checkout
Trade & Media
30% Discount for Verified Trade - Email help@sfwineschool.com for code if you're already on the list or Apply Here
Media Passes - Apply Here
Requirements
All in person and online attendees receiving tasting kits must be at least 21 years of age
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