SAN FRANCISCO AREA
WSET Level 1
Saturday,September 20, 2025 from 9:00AM-4:00PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY September 15, 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 2: San Francisco - Weekends
Class runs October 5 and 12 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & October 19, 2025 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY September 29, 2025
One Hour Exam October 26, 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: San Francisco - Sundays
3 Sundays from 10AM-3:30PM: November 16, 23 from 9:30am-5pm and December 6 from 9:30am-1pm
The Barrel Room Wine Bar, 415 Sansome St in San Francisco
One Hour Exam December 14, 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 November 6, 2025
Cost is $895.00
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LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends
7 Saturdays From October 11 – November 23, 2023
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Note: November 23 class session runs 9am-5pm
Exam December,7 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2026
Enroll by October 3, 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
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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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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends 7 Saturdays From October 11 – November 23, 2023 Exam December,7 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2026 Enroll by October 3, 2025 Cost is $1,795.00 |
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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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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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
| |
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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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends 7 Saturdays From October 11 – November 23, 2023 Exam December,7 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2026 Enroll by October 3, 2025 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.
San Francisco Bay Area
|
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
|
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 Traditional & Online Combination
Diploma D3 Combination Traditional & Online Course
Online Course runs October 27-April 12, 2026
In Person: 3 Weekends, 10am – 5pm in San Francisco Nov 8-9, 2025. February 21-22, 2026, April 11-12, 2026
Exam: May 12-13, 2026
Register Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Additionally, the course includes:
- Feedback Tests designed by examiners to help prepare you for the actual exam
- Recordings on lectures on all 26 regions that you can watch on your own at any time – these provide backup to the weekends and fill in any information you may have missed in class
- Over 100 wines with practice exam tasting questions
Cost is $3,650.00
D3 - San Francisco Online Wine Course
Diploma D3 Online Course
Online Course runs October 27-April 12, 2026
Exam: May 12-13, 2026
Register Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Additionally, the course includes:
- Feedback Tests designed by examiners to help prepare you for the actual exam
- Recordings on lectures on all 26 regions that you can watch on your own at any time – these provide backup to the weekends and fill in any information you may have missed in class
- Over 100 wines with practice exam tasting questions
Cost is $2,650.00
SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
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SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
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D1 & D2 - Online Course with Live Webinar
All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Starts October 19 and runs through December 14, 2025
Exam January 21, 2026 at 9:30am
Enroll by September 21, 2025 at noon Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business to be sold separately for $850:
Starts January 5 and runs through February 15, 2026
Exam March 4, 2026 at 11:30am
D1 Course Includes:
- Live webinar (also recorded) on October 26, 2025
- Online Exam Prep session on December 7, 2025
- Access to a proprietary Online Platform with video lectures and study support
- Feedback tests replicating D1 exams
- Access to Grape Experience teachers at any time via text, email or phone
Cost is $1,425.00