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Wine 101

Uncover the essentials of wine, from the vineyard to the glass. Gain confidence as you learn to decode labels, taste and describe wine, and navigate key grape varieties and styles. Sample six wines to explore their structure and flavors while mastering tips on buying, storage, and pairing for any occasion.

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Class Description

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What you'll learn in this wine class:

Delve into the basics of wine from grape to glass in this two-hour class.

Get answers to all of the burning questions you have been afraid to ask and learn the basics of wine with our Wine 101 class. Learn how wine is made, decode wine labels, understand how to taste & talk about wine, plus important grapes and styles, as well as how to buy wine, storage, service and food pairing.

The tasting of 6 wines will focus on the structure of wine, various styles and main grape varieties.

Online Info

  • You will receive the zoom link and any handouts needed a few days before class via email. Check spam and contact [email protected] 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.
  • Those who would like to attend online and forgo the wine tastings can choose "Skip the Wine".
  • Wine lists and instructions are included in 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 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 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 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]

Reviews of Classes at San Francisco Wine School (14)

(4.5-star rating across 14 reviews)
  • Wine 101

    Anonymous review on 2/12/2025
    Very informative
  • Wine 101

    Reviewed by Brooke S. on 1/25/2021
    We had a super fun time during this course! Great instructor and lots of fun!
  • Wine 101

    Reviewed by Sherry K. on 1/25/2021
    Class itself was really good and enjoyable. Instructor was superb and fun. Pre-class instructions were a bit too much and not very clear. (Too many emails, too much info but also a bit unclear about what wines were required and how to get them in hand for those viewing out of SF area).
  • Wine 101

    Reviewed by Margaret Y. on 1/4/2019
    The class was more interesting than I had thought it would be. It was informative, the drinking was fun & I learned a more sophisticated way of describing the quality of wine. A lot of information was given during that 2-hour span & I got more intrigued with wine than ever before. It was a very interesting & highly recommended lesson for all wine drinkers.
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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students who have taken classes at Wine 101 have had a positive experience overall. They found the classes to be enjoyable, with a great instructor. One student mentioned that the class was more interesting than they had expected, and they learned a more sophisticated way of describing the quality of wine. The classes were informative and provided a lot of information within a short period. Students found themselves becoming more intrigued with wine and would highly recommend the lessons to all wine drinkers. Quotes: - "I learned a more sophisticated way of describing the quality of wine." - "It was a very interesting & highly recommended lesson for all wine drinkers." - "The class was more interesting than I had thought it would be."

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Question from Daniela M.
Hi. I plan to take this class remotely - I live in NY. Does someone 21 years old or older need to be home to accept delivery of the wine I order for the class? Thank you.
Answer from Georgia C. CourseHorse Staff
Hi Daniela! Yes, someone 21 or older needs to sign for the wine kit.
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