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Intro to California Wines

Explore the remarkable range of California's wine culture, from the celebrated vineyards of Napa Valley to the old-vine character of Lodi and the sun-warmed slopes of Santa Barbara. Taste six distinctive wines as you discover the grapes, regional identities, and stylistic approaches that have made California a force in the global wine world.

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Discover the remarkable diversity of California wine regions, grape varieties, and styles from the iconic Napa Valley to the historic old vines of Lodi and the rugged hills of Santa Barbara. Learn how California challenged and competed with French wine traditions, becoming a global powerhouse in the wine industry. California produces the largest volume of wine in the United States and is recognized worldwide for exceptional quality. This seminar explores celebrated regions, including Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles, and Santa Barbara, along with lesser-known areas throughout the state, surveying the most significant wines produced.

Tasting Experience:

You'll taste 6 carefully selected wines throughout the seminar, experiencing the diverse expressions of California's most important varietals and styles.

Online Class Format and Options:

  • You'll receive Zoom login information and any necessary materials via email a few days before class begins. Check spam folders and contact [email protected] if materials haven't arrived within one business day of your class
  • Tasting kits may be picked up at San Francisco Wine School locations or delivered across the United States
  • Wine parameter lists are available for participants in locations where kit delivery isn't possible
  • View full details about pickup and delivery options here: https://sanfranciscowineschool.com/pages/wine-delivery-policy
  • Those preferring to participate online without wine tastings can select the "Skip the Wine" option
  • Wine lists and detailed tasting instructions are included with your kit

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellations and reschedules for full programs are accepted up to 11 business days prior to the start of the course with an option to transfer full credit to a future class OR receive a full refund less a 5% cancellation fee.

Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. No further make ups will be allowed.

If you need to cancel registration in any other program after the notice period, you will be refunded $70 for each class that you do not attend with a minimum notice of 11 business days. Study guides and any other course material must be returned in unused condition or the cost of the materials will be deducted from the total refund.

If you need transfer to a future program within the 11 business days notice period, a $150 transfer fee will be collected at that time. Transfers will be effective 1 week after notice has been provided and fees must be paid at that time. Recordings will be available for workshops prior to the transfer effective date. Your registration is fully transferable to another person for the same program and session with no fees.

There are no refunds available for individual workshops or special events. Recordings are available to students who are unable to attend live classes. Full program students who give at least 8 business days notice of their absence in an individual workshop may request to have a tasting kit created for no additional charge. Reschedules for the next available date are also accepted for individual workshops up to 8 business days prior to the originally scheduled date. Reschedules are not available for special events.

If you are unable to attend a program, workshop or event and are not eligible for a reschedule or refund, and want to attend the session live, consider offering your seat to a friend or colleague. They will love you!

Notice for all cancellations, reschedules, format changes and transfers must be given by emailing [email protected]

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