Explore how climate and temperature patterns shape grape characteristics and wine styles across the world's most celebrated regions.
In this warm-climate wine course, we investigate global patterns by examining the world's premier warm wine regions through guided tastings. You'll discover ripe, expressive wines from some of the most dynamic wine-producing areas: Southern France, Southern Italy, Southern Spain, Portugal, Greece, Washington State, South America, Australia, and South Africa. These regions showcase how warmth influences grape ripeness and flavor development.
Our guided tasting session features 6 to 8 classic regional wines with a focus on New World versus Old World comparisons. You'll sample traditional expressions of Grenache, Syrah, Malbec, Cabernet, and Zinfandel to understand how terroir and climate interact to create distinctive wine styles.
Online Class Details:
- You will receive the Zoom link and any handouts needed a few days before class via email. Please check your spam folder and contact [email protected] if you have not received materials within 1 business day of your class date.
- If you have a tasting kit, you may pick it up at San Francisco Wine School or have it delivered across the United States.
- For participants in locations where kit delivery is not available, wine parameter lists are provided for reference. View pickup and delivery options here.
- Those who prefer to attend online without wine tastings may select "Skip the Wine."
- Wine lists and detailed instructions are included with your kit.
