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Academy of Wine

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

Upcoming Wine Events

  • Wine Club Release Party
    Wine Club Release Party
    Wed, Sep 02
    The Academy SF
    Sep 02, 2026, 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!
  • Wine Tasting with Seghesio Family Vineyards
    Wine Tasting with Seghesio Family Vineyards
    Sat, Sep 05
    The Academy SF
    Sep 05, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join us for an evening of great wine and good company as we taste our way through the wines of Seghesio Family Vineyards. Come sip, swirl, and discover what makes this Sonoma County favorite so special!
  • Academy of Wine: South America
    Academy of Wine: South America
    Wed, Sep 23
    The Academy SF
    Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Join wine director Michael Wells for another installment of Academy of Wine: South America! We will explore the vast array of growing regions, rich in viticultural history, as we taste our way through some of the world's most celebrated wines.
  • Castro Wine Walk Fall Edition
    Castro Wine Walk Fall Edition
    Thu, Sep 24
    The Academy SF
    Sep 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Join us for the Castro Wine Walk! Sip seasonal pours, sip and stroll through local businesses, and celebrate in the gayborhood. ✨

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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