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Academy of Wine

Learn, discover, and meet new friends through wine events at The Academy

Upcoming Wine Events

  • Wine Down Wednesday: A Weekly Sip & Social
    Wine Down Wednesday: A Weekly Sip & Social
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 23
    The Academy SF
    Apr 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Uncork the fun and pour yourself into our Wednesday Wine Social! Whether you're a seasoned sipper or just wine-curious, this cozy weekly gathering is the perfect place to swirl, sip, and socialize. Expect delightful pours, lively conversation, and maybe even a new friend. Members and guests only.
  • Wine Club Release Party
    Wine Club Release Party
    Thu, May 01
    The Academy SF
    May 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Join Wine Director Michael Wells for our next Wine Club release, now open to all! Wine Club members, come pick up your bottles and enjoy a free sample flight. If you're "Wine Club Curious," come by and we'll have flights for purchase, or you can join on the spot and we'll comp the flight. Cheers!
  • Academy of Wine: Tour de Terroir 🍷 Unearth the Secrets of Soil! 🪨
    Academy of Wine: Tour de Terroir 🍷 Unearth the Secrets of Soil! 🪨
    Wed, May 14
    The Academy SF
    May 14, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join Tour de Terroir, the latest Academy of Wine event, to explore how soil shapes wine. Wine Director Michael Wells unpacks the impact of limestone, chalk, clay, and more through expert insights and curated tastings. Elevate your wine knowledge with this interactive journey into terroir.
  • Academy of Wine: Tour de France 2025
    Academy of Wine: Tour de France 2025
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    Sat, May 24
    Paris
    May 24, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+2 – May 31, 2025, 12:00 PM GMT+2
    Join fellow wine lovers for a magical journey through some of the most iconic regions in the world, including Champagne, Burgundy, Rhône, and Provence. We'll rendezvous in Paris, and end in Nice with breathtaking views of the French Riviera. It's a travel experience vou don't want to miss!
  • The Academy Presents: 5th Annual Pride Wine Fest at The Academy with Out in the Vineyard
    The Academy Presents: 5th Annual Pride Wine Fest at The Academy with Out in the Vineyard
    Sat, Jun 14
    The Academy SF
    Jun 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Join us for the 5th Annual Pride Wine Fest on Saturday, June 14, in collaboration with Out in the Vineyard! Celebrate love, diversity, and incredible wineries that proudly support and represent the LGBTQ+ community. Cheers to five years of fabulous flavors and unforgettable moments! 🌈🍷

The Academy SF offers classes, workshops, tastings, food pairings, travel, and other engaging events focused on the shared interest in wine among LGBTQ+ people and allies.
 
The wine program and list, curated by Wine Director Michael Wells, CS, is particularly focused on queer, BIPOC, and female voices often underrepresented in the industry.

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