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Academy of Wine

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

Upcoming Wine Events

  • 4th Annual Holiday Wine Festival with Out in the Vineyard
    4th Annual Holiday Wine Festival with Out in the Vineyard
    Sat, Nov 29
    The Academy SF
    Nov 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Celebrate the season with Academy Wine Director Michael Wells and our entire wine-loving community! Sip complimentary tastings from an all-star lineup of wineries, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, and join the holiday fun at this can't-miss event co-presented with Out in the Vineyard.
  • Academy of Wine: Bubbles 🥂
    Academy of Wine: Bubbles 🥂
    Thu, Dec 11
    The Academy SF
    Dec 11, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Come pop some corks with us as we wrap up the year with a sparkling finale at Academy of Wine! This event is dedicated to all things bubbly, featuring some of the world’s most sought-after sparkling wines. Led by wine director Michael Wells, and of course there will be Champagne!

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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