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Wine pickup/delivery
You can pickup your wine or have it delivered. Standard shipping is included in most classes and events. Wine cannot be delivered to AL, KT, MI, MS, NH, ND, SD, and VT.
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Tasting, Chemistry, and Flaws
SETTING A FOUNDATION: Learn the basics of tasting and evaluation in this fundamental class.
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Tasting, Chemistry, and Flaws
Sale price$ 160.00
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Description
So how do you evaluate a glass of wine? Wine education begins with it this fundamental question. In this foundational wine tasting, chemistry and flaws (or faults) class, you'll learn deductive blind tasting technique and wine analysis vocabulary that will aid your ability to communicate and understand wine descriptors and more easily understand wines of the world for years to come. Major emphasis will be placed on assessing a wine's structure (sugar, acid, tannin and body) and identifying the climate and grapes from these clues. Wine's chemical composition will also be studied along with common flaws (or faults) found in wines and their origins. As part of this class, you'll taste 6 wines related to the curriculum.
This class is the first part of our Certified Specialist of Wine certification program, but can be taken à la carte. Your class fees can be applied to the cost of the full series if you would like to continue on. Those who would like to attend online and forgo the wine tastings can apply SKIPTHEWINE at checkout to many online classes for 40% off. SEE ALL WEBONLY CLASSES
This class is also offered through our Somm Essentials certification program. Check for additional dates and times.
What's Included
$160pp Registration Fee Includes
- 3 hours of live class with San Francisco Wine School's industry-leading instructors
- Guided tasting of 6-7 wines carefully curated by Master Sommelier David Glancy
- Tasting kit creation for online participants (free delivery is available across the US LEARN MORE)
- Copies of the slide presentation
- Recording of the class session (on request)
Format & Location
Hybrid - Room/Zoom
Our Hybrid Room/Zoom experience allows each individual to choose to participate in-person as a "Roomer" with wine in their glass or online as a "Zoomer" with a custom tasting kit. Both Roomers and Zoomers have the same wines and are able to engage with us and each other during these live classes. Recordings are also available within 1 business day after the class. Learn more...
In-Person Location
San Francisco Wine School*
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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Online Info
You will receive the zoom link and any handouts needed a few days before class 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.
Recommendations & Requirements
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
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