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Blind Tasting Thick-Skinned Red Wines

Sharpen your blind tasting skills with Master Sommelier David Glancy as you dissect thick-skinned red wines. From jammy to tannic profiles, investigate global regions and grape varieties to identify their distinguishing characteristics. Build your expertise through this advanced workshop, part of the Blind Tasting program.

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Description

Explore the distinctive characteristics of classic thick-skinned red grape varieties through this advanced blind tasting class experience.

Master Sommelier David Glancy guides students through some of the most intricate wine selections, focusing exclusively on thick-skinned red grape varieties. Examine a range of examples spanning from fruit-forward jammy profiles to structured tannic expressions, learning to identify key similarities and important differences across varietals. Engage in comprehensive discussion about major wine-producing regions throughout the world as you develop your ability to distinguish between regional characteristics and varietal expression.

Please note: This advanced blind tasting class is intended for experienced tasters. Participants are strongly encouraged to complete the Intro to Blind Tasting course and Intermediate Blind Tasting course before enrolling in this advanced offering.


Online Course Details:

  • The Zoom link and any required course materials will be sent via email a few days before your scheduled class. Please monitor your spam folder and contact [email protected] within 1 business day of your class date if you have not received these materials.
  • Wine tasting kits are available for pickup at San Francisco Wine School or can be delivered throughout the United States.
  • Wine parameter lists are provided for participants in regions where kit delivery is not available. View pickup and delivery options here.
  • Participants who prefer to attend online without wine tastings have the option to select "Skip the Wine".
  • Comprehensive wine lists and detailed instructions are provided within 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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