Discover the rapidly growing category of low and non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives in this global tasting class focused on climate, production, flavor, and modern wine culture.
Join us for an engaging, palate-opening tasting journey around the world—without the buzz! In this curated class, we explore the fast-evolving world of low and non-alcoholic wines and wine alternatives, uncovering how they’re made, what makes them unique, and how to integrate them into your meals.
Master Sommelier will explore why this category is so popular, how these beverages are made, how production method impacts flavor, aroma, and structure, and how to evaluate them using a professional tasting framework and integrate them into food pairings.
We’ll start with a clear, practical foundation of what “non-alcoholic wine” really means. Many non-alcoholic wines begin as traditionally fermented wines, then undergo specialized processes to reduce or remove alcohol while working to preserve aroma, flavor, and structure. How does that impact flavor?
In this class, you’ll:
- Taste a global flight of carefully selected low and no-alcohol wines and wine alternatives.
- Learn the craft behind the category, including how different production methods influence body, aroma, and overall balance.
- Separate fact from fiction, tackling common misconceptions about what these wines are (and aren’t).
- Sharpen your tasting skills for evaluating acidity, texture, aromatics, and finish—using the same framework as traditional wine tasting.
Whether you’re exploring alternatives for lifestyle reasons, curious about new wine trends, or simply love discovering what’s possible in the glass, this class will broaden your palate and deepen your appreciation for fine beverage.
No prior wine experience required—just curiosity and a sense of taste!
This class is eye-opening for wine lovers and a must for wine professionals. It includes a blind tasting of 6 beverages with your registration fee.
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.
