Academy of Wine

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

Upcoming Wine Events

Wed, Dec 18
Wednesday Wine Social at The Academy
The Academy SF
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Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come join in the fun at our new Wednesday Wine Social! It's an intimate weekly gathering where wine enthusiasts and those who are wine-curious can come together to chat, taste exquisite wines, discover new favorites—and perhaps make some fabulous new friends! More details below.
Thu, Dec 19
Academy of Wine: Bubbles 🥂
The Academy SF
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Dec 19, 2024, 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!
Mon, Dec 23
Academy of Wine: Witchy Wines (1)
The Academy SF
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Dec 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Gather your coven and join Michael Wells for this spooky tasting featuring a fantastic lineup, from funky natty wines more reminiscent of witches brew, to biodynamically-farmed gems that are harvested under the full moon. This class is sure to be a fun one, with lots of new wines to to try!
Thu, Jan 16
Academy of Wine: Northern Italy with Michael Wells
The Academy SF
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Jan 16, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Join Wine Director Michael Wells as we taste our way through the wines of northern Italy. Come and taste some classics while discovering a few hidden gems along the way.
Sat, Feb 01
Wine Club Release Party
The Academy SF
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Feb 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!
Sat, May 24
Academy of Wine: Tour de France 2025
Paris
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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.