BEGINNER WINE COURSES

WSET Levels 1 and 2 Award in Wines

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San Francisco

   •    Level 1

   •    Level 2

Boston

•    Boston Area Courses now at Commonwealth Wine School

Overview of Levels 1 and 2

Grape Experience offers two WSET beginner wine education courses that are open to anyone.

No experience is required for either WSET Level

  • WSET Level 1 and WSET Level 2 are equally great starting points if you are seeking a career change, a promotion or just want to deepen your wine knowledge.
  • You do not need to take Level 1 to take Level 2.
  • If you’re looking for a more in-depth wine class, start with Level 2.

WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES

  If you know the basic wine grapes—that Chardonnay is a white wine and Cabernet Sauvignon is usually red—then begin at Level 2. This beginner to intermediate wine course offers greater breadth and depth of material, more tasting opportunities and additional classroom hours compared to Level 1. It’s for anyone who:
• Works in wine or who want a career in the industry
• Has a serious interest in deepening their wine knowledge
• Wishes to become a more confident wine tasterFor the complete specification for this course click here

Level 2 details and upcoming classes

San Francisco Bay Area

LEVEL 2 Wine Hybrid with Tasting Kits

Course runs January 7-February 11, 2025
Live Webinars: Tuesdays, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 and 2/11 from 10am-11:30am Pacific Time.
Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 6-week session.

Exam will be online SUNDAY, February 23, 2025 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by January 6, 2025

Course Features:

  • Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.

  • Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.

  • All students receive a digital copy of the proprietary WSET Level 2 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.

  • Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.

  • A 12-wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.

Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of twelve 187mL bottles through Master the World ($200 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and will post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School. Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Cost is $650.00

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LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends

Class runs February 8-9 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & February 15, 2025 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY February 1, 2025

One Hour Exam February 23, 2025 online at noon Pacific Time
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
San Francisco Wine School, 415 Grand Ave. South San Francisco

Price includes all class wines, Level 2 Study pack and one take at the Level 2 exam.

 

Cost is $895.00

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LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Sundays

4 Sundays from, 10AM-3:30PM: March 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
The Barrel Room Wine Bar, 415 Sansome St in San Francisco

One Hour Exam April 6, 2025 online at noon Pacific Time
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)

Class comes with access to new additional recorded sessions and extra online study support features!

Price includes WSET proprietary Study Pack with textbook, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage

ENROLL BY March 3, 2025

 

 

Cost is $895.00

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WSET D6 Class LEVEL 2 Wine Hybrid with Tasting Kits

Course runs January 7-February 11, 2025
Live Webinars: Tuesdays, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28 and 2/11 from 10am-11:30am Pacific Time.
Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 6-week session.

Exam will be online SUNDAY, February 23, 2025 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by January 6, 2025

Course Features:

  • Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.

  • Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.

  • All students receive a digital copy of the proprietary WSET Level 2 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.

  • Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.

  • A 12-wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.

Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of twelve 187mL bottles through Master the World ($200 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and will post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School. Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES

The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of wine, and is geared to anyone with an interest in wine for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career.  It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail.  Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what wine is and how it differs by style.

For the complete specification for this course click here

Level 1 details and upcoming classes

What’s covered

The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting wine, focusing on knowledge that is practical, hands-on, and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. The course will introduce you to basics of wine, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing wine with a range of foods.

At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Level 1 WSET certificate.

This course comes with a proprietary WSET wine workbook.

 

San Francisco Bay Area

Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits

Course runs January 8-29, 2025
Live Webinars: Wednesdays 1/15, 1/22, 1/29 from noon-1pm Pacific Time.
Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.

Exam will be online Sunday, February 9, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date.

Enroll by January 7, 2025

Course Features:

  • Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live and recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.

  • Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.

  • Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.

  • A 6 wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.

Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of six 187mL bottles through Master the World ($100 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School
Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Cost is $395.00

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Level 1 - San Francisco

WSET Level 1
Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 10:00AM-4:30PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY January 10, 2025
San Francisco WIne School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam

Cost is $499.00

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Level 1 - San Francisco

WSET Level 1
Sunday, March 30, 2025 from 10:00AM-4:30PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY March 24, 2025
San Francisco WIne School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam

Cost is $499.00

Enroll Now