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Wines of Andalucia & the Balearic and Canary Islands
Explore the soul of Andalucía through its iconic Sherry wines—shaped by sun, sea, and solera—then journey to Spain’s island outposts, where unique grapes and ingenious vine-growing traditions craft wines as distinctive as the landscapes themselves.
Wines of Andalucia & the Balearic and Canary Islands
Sale price$ 165.00
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Description
The dazzlingly white limestone-rich soils of the Andalucía wine region have been given voice by the Palomino grape. The combination of sea and heat and sun have taken wine and elevated it into something that reflects the passage of time—in barrel under a film of surface yeast or in barrels via a complex fractionalized blending process known as the “solera.” These fortified wines bear the salty tang of their birthplace, the heat of their climate and the soul of a winemaking process that honors wine with a hauntingly beautiful patina of age. Discover the intricacies of sherry wines!
Next we'll visit the Balearic and Canary Islands, where the vines compete with the tourists as the consummate sun-worshipers. Sunburn and wind burn are serious problems for human and grapevine alike! The islanders have developed some unique viticultural practices to block the westerlies, collect rainfall and trellis the vine. And the grapes they grow—Prensal, Listan Blanco, Callet, Manto Negro, and Listan Negro—are equally singular. Just as the islands themselves represent but a small fraction of the landmass below the waves, wine production is distinguished not by its volume but by its sizable sweep of character.
This workshop part of the Spanish Wine Scholar program. It can be taken as part of the full program program or on its own a la carte. As part of this workshop, you'll taste 6-8 wines related to the curriculum. If you sign up for the entire series, your workshop fee will be refunded, discounts apply, and payment plans are available.
What's Included
$165pp 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)
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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