LEVEL 1 UPCOMING CLASSES

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LEVEL 2 UPCOMING CLASSES

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LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends

 

Class runs July 26 and  August 2 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & August 9, 2025 1PM-5PM
ENROLL BY July 21, 2025

One Hour Exam August 16, 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 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES

SAN FRANCISCO AREA

LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends

7 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Notes: September 21 class session runs 9am-5pm

Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025

Enroll by July 25, 2025
San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage

Cost is $1,795.00

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WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 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 taster

Level 3 details and upcoming classes

San Francisco Bay Area

LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends

7 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Notes: September 21 class session runs 9am-5pm

Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025

Enroll by July 25, 2025
San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage

Cost is $1,795.00





WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE

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.

 




WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE 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 taster

Level 3 details and upcoming classes

San Francisco Bay Area

LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends

7 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Notes: September 21 class session runs 9am-5pm

Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025

Enroll by July 25, 2025
San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage

Cost is $1,795.00





WSET LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN WINE

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.

 




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D5 FORTIFIED WINE


D5 Fortified Wine - Combination In Person & WSET Online Course

Traditional In Person Course Meets September 13-14, 2025 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time
Online class runs August 18-September 21, 2025
90-Minute Exam October 21, 2025 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 10, 2025

Price includes class wines, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Course also includes exclusive access to Grape Experience website with study support and recorded lectures.

Cost is $1,350.00

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D5 Fortified Wine - WSET Online Course

Online course runs August 18-September 21, 2025
90-Minute Exam October 21, 2025 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 10, 2025

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

Also includes exclusive access to Grape Experience website with recorded lectures and study support

Cost is $1,095.00

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SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES

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SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES

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SAKE LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES

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