ABOUT GRAPE EXPERIENCE WINE & SPIRIT SCHOOL

OVERVIEW

Mission

To provide the highest-quality wine, spirits and sake school with WSET certificationfor the industry, including retailers, wholesalers, importers, winemakers, sommeliers, restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, while offering enriching, engaging courses to wine, spirits and sake enthusiasts.

History

Founded in 2005, we offer all four levels of The Wine & Spirits Education Trust’s (WSET) wine, spirits, and sake certification courses in the San Francisco Bay Area and Greater Boston regions, as well as online. We were the first San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California provider to be given the honor of offering the prestigious WSET Level 4 Diploma program. In 2012, WSET recognized Grape Experience as their Wine Educator of the Year.

Programs, Training & Events

We offer the upmost flexibility to meet the needs of working professionals, with course formats ranging from once-a-week evening classes to weekend intensive sessions. We also work with corporate and hospitality partners to tailor wine, spirits and sake education, trainings and special events for staff, clients and customers.

WINE & SPIRIT EDUCATION TRUST

As a member of WSET, our range of wine,spirits and sake classes carry the legacy and prestige of the foremost international body in the field of wine and spirits education. Courses are carefully designed to reflect the unique communities of Northern California and New England.  In 2012, we were awarded the distinguished Wine Educator of the Year award by WSET, a top honor. Learn more About WSET.