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Academy of Wine

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

Upcoming Wine Events

  • 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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