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Meet the Rhône Rangers: Winemaker Tasting & Panel
An intimate seated tasting hosted by Master Sommelier David Glancy, featuring six Rhône Rangers winemakers from across the West Coast.
Meet the Rhône Rangers: Winemaker Tasting & Panel
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Description
Rhone Rangers Past, Present, & Future
Friday, November 13 | 6:30–8:00 PM
The Rhône Rangers are returning to San Francisco for the first time since 2017—and we’re welcoming them back a night early at San Francisco Wine School!
Join Master Sommelier David Glancy and six Rhône Rangers winemakers for an intimate seated tasting and lively panel discussion the evening before the Rhône Rangers join the Guardsmen at Fort Mason for Sip, Savor & Spark 2026. Taste alongside the people behind the wines as David leads the conversation, exploring the grapes, regions, history of the movement, winemaking philosophies and personalities shaping American Rhône wines today.
"I'm thrilled to welcome the Rhone Rangers back to San Francisco for the first time in a decade with this panel of "Rhone Star" winemakers who bring such diverse west coast perspectives from Walla Walla all the way down to Santa Barbara. The wines will be as eclectic as the panelists! We’ll discuss the start of the movement in the 1970s, the formation of the Rhone Rangers in the 1980s, where they are today and what the future holds." ~ Master Sommelier David Glancy
MEET THE PANEL
Doug Frost — Echolands Winery, Washington
Ian Consoli — Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles
Larry Schaffer — Tercero Wines, Santa Barbara County
Bill Easton — Terre Rouge, Sierra Foothills
Casey Graybehl — The Grenachista Wine Co., Sonoma
Craig Camp — Troon Vineyard, Oregon
WINES BEING TASTED
Featured Wines will be announced soon!
MORE AT THE SECRET WINE BAR
Make a night of it! The Secret Wine Bar will be open 5-9, so stop by before and after the seated tasting grab a bite, grab a glass, buy some bottles and mingle with the winemakers in a relaxed, snob-free setting.
Sip, Savor & Spark 2026
Saturday, November 14 | 1:00PM - 5:00 PM
Continue your Rhône adventure Saturday, November 14, when the Rhône Rangers make their long-awaited return to San Francisco at Fort Mason as they take over the Rhône Zone at The Guardsmen’s Sip, Savor & Spark 2026.
SFWS COMMUNITY PERK: Save $10 on any Sip, Savor & Spark 2026 ticket with code SFWS10.
What's Included
- Guided tasting of 6 wines made by Rhone Rangers
- Education and Panel Discussion led by Master Sommelier David Glancy
- Opportunity to meet 6 Rhone Rangers Winemakers in person
- Overview of Rhone grapes and regions where they're found
- Insight into the Past, Present & Future of the Rhone Rangers Movement
- Better understanding of the winemaking philosophies and personalities shaping American Rhône wines today
Syllabus
- 5p The Secret Wine Bar Opens
Meet the winemakers in an informal setting and try and purchase wines that won't be in the seated tasting
- 6:30p - 8:00p Seated Tasting
Master Sommelier David Glancy sets the table for the panel discussion with an overview of Rhone grapes and regions they're found followed by a panel discussion with the winemakers about the winemaking philosophies and personalities shaping American Rhône wines today with each providing an overview of their wine as we all taste together
- 8:00p Relocate to The Secret Wine Bar
Continue the discussions with the winemakers in a more informal setting with an opportunity to try and purchase wines that weren't in the seminar.
- 9:00p Last Call at The Secret Wine Bar
We'll wind down the evening with a final call at the bar and finish taking retail orders for the evening.
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
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 in person attendees must be at least 21 years of age
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