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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
    Mar 05, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 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.
  • Academy of Wine: Montalcino / Celebrating Women in Wine
    Academy of Wine: Montalcino / Celebrating Women in Wine
    Mar 27, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Come taste the world-renowned wines of Brunello producer Podere le Ripi, a women-run winery from one of Italy’s most celebrated wine regions! In conjunction with celebrating women in wine for the month of March, this tasting will be led by importer and all around wine guru Heather Gordon.
  • Wine Club Release Party
    Wine Club Release Party
    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 France 2025
    Academy of Wine: Tour de France 2025
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    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 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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