Sommelier Society of America
Certificate Course Schedule
Spring | Summer 2027 - 21 weeks | 6-8pm EST
Class 01 3/9 Viticulture
Class 02 3/16 Vinification
Class 03 3/23 Components & Deductive Tasting
Class 04 3/30 France: Alsace & Loire
Class 05 4/6 France: Rhône Valley
Class 06 4/13 France: Bordeaux & South West
Class 07 4/20 France: Burgundy & Beaujolais
Class 08 4/27 France: Champagne
Class 09 5/4 Italy: Southern Italy & Its Islands
Class 10 5/11 Italy: Central Italy & Tuscany
Class 11 5/18 Italy: Northern & Piedmont
Class 12 5/25 Germany
Class 13 6/1 Iberian Peninsula: Part 1
Class 14 6/8 Iberian Peninsula: Part 2
Class 15 6/15 Ancient Lands: Georgia, Greece, Israel & Lebanon
Class 16 6/22 Southern Hemisphere: Part 1
Class 17 6/29 Southern Hemisphere: Part 2
Class 18 7/6 Pacific NW, Canada & New York State
Class 19 7/13 California & Mexico
Class 20 7/20 Comparative Tasting Class
7/27 FINAL EXAM - IN PERSON
Pre-recorded Classes:
Business of Wine & Service
France: Languedoc, Bandol & Corsica
France: Savoie, Jura & Bugey
Austria, Hungary & Central Europe
Fortified Wines
Class order subject to change, updated 9.06.2026