Spirits (Materials for Shipment)

Do you know your white spirits from your brown? Learn the bases and origins of several spirits, types of stills and global standards for vodka, gin, tequila, rum, brandies of the world, whiskies of the world and more. 

Discover the tools, terms and traits of a good bartender and their world of cocktails. Taste a sampling of brown spirits to see which shines through: base ingredients, origin, production method or aging. 

This workshop may be taken as part of our Somm Essentials program or individually a la carté. Your workshop fees can be applied to the cost of the program tuition if you would like to continue on. Payment plans are available for the full series

Delivery Options

Shipping inside CA

• Tasting Kits* – Standard (allow 4+ bus days prior to class/event) - Included
• Tasting Kits* – Expedited (allow 2+ bus days prior to class/event) $20
• Quarterly SFWS Wine Club Shipments 3-6 Bottles $20
• Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles** – Standard 2-3 business days $40
• Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles** – Expedited 1 business day $65

Shipping Outside CA

Wine can be shipped throughout the US except for the following states: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Vermont

• Tasting Kits – Standard (allow 4+ bus days prior to class/event) - Included
• Tasting Kits – Expedited (allow 2+ bus days prior to class/event) $35
• Quarterly SFWS Wine Club Shipments 3-6 Bottles $40
• Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles* – Standard 3-5 business days $65
• Other Retail Purchases 6-12 Bottles* – Expedited 1-2 business day $150  

* Shipping for full bottles must be added to your cart separately using the links above.  It will not be automatically calculated at checkout.  If you forget to include shipping on your order, one of our staff members will reach out to you to collect payment.

Terms & Conditions:

All Shipments:

Tasting kit shipments are at the student's own risk.  3rd party carriers no longer guarantee delivery dates or times and San Francisco Wine School is not responsible for missed deliveries or lost, delayed, or damaged wines.  Availability is not guaranteed for replacements and additional fees may apply.

All bottles are special ordered and must be prepaid. Minimums may apply and order fulfillment times may vary based upon availability at the time payment is made. No exchanges or returns are allowed. Flawed items may be returned full to receive replacement or store credit, however SFWS is not liable for temperature or physical damage while in transit. All claims must be made directly with the carrier. Wines may not be replaceable.

Additional Terms & Conditions for Shipments Outside of California:

Title to, and ownership of, all wine passes from San Francisco Wine School to the purchaser in the State of California and the purchaser takes all responsibility for the shipping of it from California to his/her home state. By arranging for transportation of the wine via common carrier, San Francisco Wine School is providing a service to, and acting on behalf of the purchaser. Payment for this service may be included in your fees or you will be billed separately depending on the above stated rates. By utilizing this service from San Francisco Wine School, the purchaser is representing that he/she is acting in a fashion compliant with his/her local and state laws regarding the purchase, transportation and delivery of wine. The purchaser represents that he/she has obtained any required permission, paid any required fees, is working through properly licensed intermediaries where required, is legally entitled to take possession of wine and is legally entitled to take quantities ordered and once again authorizes that he/she is 21 years of age.