Spanish Wine Fundamentals & Wines of Rioja - San Francisco Wine School

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Spanish Wine Fundamentals & Wines of Rioja

SPANISH RENAISSANCE: Tradition and innovation play first fiddle in this historic wine producing country. Learn about the new wave winemakers, stanch traditionalists and top shelf sparklers that color this diverse region.

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So much has changed in Spanish wine in recent years! Join us for an overview of Spanish wine history, wine laws, geography, climate, grape varieties, viticulture and winemaking.

Then, we'll dive deep into the wine region of La Rioja. Rioja’s wine culture represents a composite of tradition and modernity. Rioja is one of Spain’s first demarcated wine regions, yet it continues to reinvent itself. It has set itself apart as one of the world’s greatest wine-producing areas and has maintained that allure for centuries. It is largely responsible for the growth of Spain’s wine reputation around the wine world; it is also the country’s most recognizable wine region by consumers around the globe. Find out why!

This workshop is the first of 8 classes in the Spanish Wine Scholar program and is available for à la carte registration. This is a great way to preview the program. Your workshop fees can be applied to the cost of the full series if you would like to continue on. Those who would like to attend workshops online and forgo the wine tastings can apply SKIPTHEWINE at checkout to many online workshops for 40% off.  SEE ALL WEBONLY WORKSHOPS

Hybrid - Room/Zoom

We've recently invested in some serious AV technology upgrades to create an integrated Hybrid Room/Zoom experience for all students, so each individual can 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.  

$160pp Registration Fee Includes

  • 3 hours of live class with San Francisco Wine School's industry-leading instructors
  • Guided tasting of 6-8 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)

All attendees must be at least 21+ years of age.

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