SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Course runs March 3-24, 2025
Live Webinars: Mondays 3/10, 3/17, 3/24 from 10-11am 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, March 30, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by March 3, 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.
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Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
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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.
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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
WSET Level 1
Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00AM-4:30PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY April 30, 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
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 2 Wine Hybrid with Tasting Kits
Course runs March 4-April 8, 2025
Live Webinars: Tuesdays, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25 and 4/8 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, April 13, 2025 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by March 3, 2025
Course Features:
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Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
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Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
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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.
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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 $775.00
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
LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends
Class runs 3 Sundays: March 30 & April 6 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & April 13, 2025 1PM-5PM
ENROLL BY March 25, 2025
One Hour Exam April 27, 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
LEVEL 2 Wine Hybrid with Tasting Kits
Course runs April 3-May 8, 2025
Live Webinars: Thursdays, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24 and 5/8 from noon-1:30pm 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, May 18, 2025 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by April 3, 2025
Course Features:
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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
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Course runs March 3-June 23, 2025
5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each usually from 1:30-3:00pm (all are also recorded). Final dates of each session will be determined in December
Session 1 March 12: Welcome and Tasting Technique
Session 2 April 2: Whites Wines
Session 3 April 30: Red Wines
Session 4 May 21: Non-European Wines
Session 5 June 4: Sparkling and Fortified Wines
Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course.
Exam will be July 27, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date.
Enroll by March 3, 2025
Course Features:
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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 3 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 18-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 ($300 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 $1,425.00
LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends
7 Saturdays starting March 8, 2025
10AM-3:30PM
No class Easter April 19
(Last class on April 26 runs 9:30AM-5PM)
Course comes with access to customized recordings of every theory lecture via an exclusive web site.
Exam May 10 from 9AM-12PM which gives you enough time to study for the very challenging theory portion of the exam
ENROLL BY March 2 2025 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class!
Price includes all study materials, class wines if participant attends in person, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,795.00
LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Sundays
7 Sundays From April 26 – June 14, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at The Barrel Room in downtown San Francisco
(Note: June 14 session runs 9am-5pm)
Exam June 29, 2025 or at a later date in 2025
Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features!
Enroll by April 20, 2024
The Barrel Room
415 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage
Cost is $1,775.00
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
ONLINE
WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WINES
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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 taster |
Level 3 details and upcoming classes
San Francisco Bay Area
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Course runs March 3-June 23, 2025 5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each usually from 1:30-3:00pm (all are also recorded). Final dates of each session will be determined in December Session 1 March 12: Welcome and Tasting Technique Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course. Exam will be July 27, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date. Course Features:
Wine Tasting:
Cost is $1,425.00 |
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LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends 7 Saturdays starting March 8, 2025 (Last class on April 26 runs 9:30AM-5PM) Course comes with access to customized recordings of every theory lecture via an exclusive web site.Exam May 10 from 9AM-12PM which gives you enough time to study for the very challenging theory portion of the exam ENROLL BY March 2 2025 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class! Price includes all study materials, class wines if participant attends in person, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage Cost is $1,795.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Sundays 7 Sundays From April 26 – June 14, 2025 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! Cost is $1,775.00 |
WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE
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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. |
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
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs March 3-24, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, March 30, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by March 3, 2025 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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WSET Level 1 Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam Cost is $499.00 |
San Francisco Bay Area
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs March 3-24, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, March 30, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by March 3, 2025 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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WSET Level 1 Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam Cost is $499.00 |
WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE IN WINES
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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 taster |
Level 3 details and upcoming classes
San Francisco Bay Area
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Course runs March 3-June 23, 2025 5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each usually from 1:30-3:00pm (all are also recorded). Final dates of each session will be determined in December Session 1 March 12: Welcome and Tasting Technique Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course. Exam will be July 27, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date. Course Features:
Wine Tasting:
Cost is $1,425.00 |
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LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends 7 Saturdays starting March 8, 2025 (Last class on April 26 runs 9:30AM-5PM) Course comes with access to customized recordings of every theory lecture via an exclusive web site.Exam May 10 from 9AM-12PM which gives you enough time to study for the very challenging theory portion of the exam ENROLL BY March 2 2025 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class! Price includes all study materials, class wines if participant attends in person, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage Cost is $1,795.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Sundays 7 Sundays From April 26 – June 14, 2025 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! Cost is $1,775.00 |
WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE
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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. |
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
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs March 3-24, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, March 30, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by March 3, 2025 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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WSET Level 1 Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam Cost is $499.00 |
San Francisco Bay Area
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs March 3-24, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, March 30, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by March 3, 2025 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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WSET Level 1 Price includes all class wines and tasting samples, WSET Level 1 Workbook, and one take at the Level 1 exam Cost is $499.00 |
D3 - San Francisco Exam Prep December, February & April
D3 Exam Prep Seminars:
December 15, 2024, February 8, 2025 April 5, 2025 rom 12:30-4:00PM
Enroll by December 1, 2024
San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco
Price also includes all materials and class wines
Cost is $0.00
D3 - San Francisco D3 Exam Prep April
D3 Exam Prep Seminar 3:
April 5, 2025 rom 12:30-4:00PM
Enroll by April 1, 2025
San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco
Price also includes all materials and class wines
Cost is $165.00
March 3-April 6, 2025
90-Minute Exam June 11, 2025 at 1:30PM
Deadline to enroll is February 22, 2025 at 4pm pacific time
Price includes all access to the WSET Online Classroom course, access to videos of all D4 lectures, non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,050.00
Traditional course meets April 12-13, 2025 from 10AM-4:30PM
Online runs March 3-April 6, 2025
90-Minute Exam June 12, 2024 at 1:30PM
Deadline to enroll is February 23, 2025
Price includes exclusive access to recorded lectures and study support, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage. Also comes with exclusive video recordings of all D4 lectures
Cost is $1,295.00
SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs March 5-April 2, 2025
Live webinar (also recorded) March 13, 2025 from 10-11am Pacific Time
Exam is 45-minutes April 6, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by March 5, 2025
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting
SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Saturday-Sunday, April 12-13, 2025, 9AM-12PM
San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave, South San Francisco
Register by April 4, 2025
45 minute Multiple Choice Exam follows class on April 13
Cost is $485.00
GREATER BOSTON
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
D1 & D2 - Online Course with Live Zoom Sessions
All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Starts March 17 and runs through April 27, 2025
Exam June 11, 2025 at 9:30am
Enroll by March 8, 2025 at 4pm Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Starts August 11 and runs through September 25, 2025
Exam October 21, 2025 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions (also recorded) on March 23, April 6, and September 21, 2025 at 1pm Pacific Time
- Access to the new WSET Online Classroom with global certified tutors
- Access to a second proprietary Online Platform with video lectures and study support
- Feedback tests replicating D1 and D2 exams
- Access to Grape Experience teachers at any time via text, email or phone
Cost is $2,150.00