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For information about future dates for this course in San Francisco, click below.

For information about future dates for this course in San Francisco, click below.

For information about future dates for this course in TEST, click below.

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

Course runs January 6-April 14, 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 January 15:    Welcome and Tasting Technique
Session 2 February 5:    Whites Wines
Session 3 Mrch 5:           Red Wines
Session 4 March 19:       Non-European Wines
Session 5 April 9:           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 May 10, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date.
Enroll by January 5, 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 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

Level 1 Sake Hybrid Online course
Runs January 6-27, 2025
Live Tasting Webinar Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at noon Pacific Time time 

Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.

Exam Online February 2, 2025 at noon or at another date to be arranged

Enroll byJanuary 5, 2025
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
A recommended list of Sakes to purchase will be provided by instructor

All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course

D1 Winemaking:
Starts January 6 and runs through February 16, 2025
Exam March 5, 2025 at 9:30am
Enroll by December 28, 2024 at 4pm Pacific Time

D2 Wine Business:
Starts April 7 and runs through May 18, 2025
Exam June 11, 2025 at 11:30am 

Course Includes:

• 3 Live Zoom Sessions on January 12,  February 9, and May 18, 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

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

Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs  January 7-February 4, 2025
Live webinar (also recorded) January 16, 2025 from Noon-1pm Pacific Time

Exam is 45-minutes February 9, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by January 7, 2025
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting

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

Course runs January 9-February 13, 2025
Live Webinars: Thursdays, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30 and 2/13 from 10-11:30am 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 8, 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.

Students will receive a list of Spirits that can be assessed throughout the course. Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. For the complete specification for this course click here

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
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

Due January 31, 2025 in hard copy
Topic: Virginia
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by January 10, 2024

Level 1 Sake Hybrid Online course
Runs February 3-24, 2025
Live Tasting Webinar Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at noon Pacific Time time 

Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.

Exam Online March 2, 2025 at noon or at another date to be arranged

Enroll February 2, 2025
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
A recommended list of Sakes to purchase will be provided by instructor

Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs February 4-March 3, 2025
Live webinar (also recorded) February 10, 2025 from Noon-1pm Pacific Time

Exam is 45-minutes March 9, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by February 4, 2025
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting

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.

D3 Exam Prep Seminar 2:
February 8, 2025 rom 12:30-4:00PM

Enroll by February 1, 2025

San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco 

Price also includes all materials and class wines

February 17-March 23, 2025
Exam is 60-minutes Online at 12 pm on March 30, 2025

Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Register by February 8, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 Saturdays 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

Due July 31, 2025 in hard copy
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It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by July 10, 2025

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open for enrollment!!!