SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Level 1 Wine Online
Course runs December 12, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Registration closes December 4, 2022 at 5pm Pacific Time.
Exam can be done online January 15, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $399.00
Level 1 Wine Online
Course runs December 26, 2022 – January 22, 2023
Registration closes December 18, 2022 at 5pm Pacific Time.
Exam can be done online January 28, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $399.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 2: San Francisco - New Weeknight Course
Class runs 8 Tuesdays starting January 31 and ending March 21, 2023
6:00-8:10pm
St Francis Yacht Club, 99 Yacht Road in the Marina District
(free parking)
ENROLL BY January 2, 2023
One Hour Exam April 1, 2023 online at noon Pacific Time
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
You must be vaccinated against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Proof will be requested at first session
Cost is $895.00
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
LEVEL 2 Wine Online
Course runs December 12, 2022 – January 15, 2023
Registration closes December 4, 2022 at 5pm Pacific Time
Exam can be done online on January 28, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $699.00
LEVEL 2 Wine Online
Course runs January 9, 2023 – February 12, 2023
Registration closes January 1, 2023 at 5pm Pacific Time
Exam can be done online on February 19, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $699.00
LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends
7 Saturdays January 28-March 18, 2023
10AM-3:30PM
(March 18 class runs 9:30AM-5PM)
No class President’s Day Weekend February 18
Exam April 1, 2023 from 10AM-1PM
ENROLL BY January 18, 2023 – 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
You must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Proof will be requested at first session
Cost is $1,600.00
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
New Class begins December 12, 2022 and runs through February 12, 2023
Exam on March 8, 2022 in South San Francisco at 9am
Registration closes December 4, 2022 at noon Pacific Standard Time
Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,399.00
New Class begins January 9 and runs through March 12, 2023
Exam on April 1, 2023 in South San Francisco at 10am
Registration closes January 1, 2023 at noon Pacific Standard Time
Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,399.00
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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LEVEL 3: San Francisco - Weekends 7 Saturdays January 28-March 18, 2023 (March 18 class runs 9:30AM-5PM) Exam April 1, 2023 from 10AM-1PM ENROLL BY January 18, 2023 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class! You must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Proof will be requested at first session Cost is $1,600.00 |
Online
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New Class begins December 12, 2022 and runs through February 12, 2023 Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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New Class begins January 9 and runs through March 12, 2023 Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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.
Online
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Level 1 Wine Online
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Level 1 Wine Online
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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 January 28-March 18, 2023 (March 18 class runs 9:30AM-5PM) Exam April 1, 2023 from 10AM-1PM ENROLL BY January 18, 2023 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class! You must be vaccinated and boosted against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Proof will be requested at first session Cost is $1,600.00 |
Online
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New Class begins December 12, 2022 and runs through February 12, 2023 Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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New Class begins January 9 and runs through March 12, 2023 Comes with link to Online Lectures via Commonwealth Wine School Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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.
Online
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Level 1 Wine Online
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Level 1 Wine Online
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D3 - San Francisco Online Course
Diploma D3 Online – April 24 – October 8, 2023
THEORY EXAM: October 25, 2023 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: October 26, 2023 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by April 15, 2023
Price includes all study materials other than wine, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,575.00
March 6-April 9, 2023
90-Minute Exam June 7, 2023 at 1:30PM
Deadline to enroll is February 25, 2023 at 4pm pacific time
Price includes all access to the WSET Online Classroom course, non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $975.00
Meets April 1-2, 2023 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time
90-Minute Exam June 7, 2023 at 3:30PM
Enroll by March 24, 2023
Price includes class wines, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,075.00
Traditional In Person Course Meets April 1-2, 2023 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time
Online class runs April 17-May 21, 2023
90-Minute Exam June 7, 2023 at 3:30PM
Enroll by March 24, 2023
Price includes class wines, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,195.00
Online course runs April 17-May 21, 2023
90-Minute Exam June 7, 2023 at 3:30PM
Enroll by March 31, 2023
Price includes all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $975.00
SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs January 9 – February 5, 2023
Exam Online February 12, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by December 30, 2022
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
All new expanded Grape Experience Online Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Online Starts January 9 and runs through February 19, 2023
Exam March 8, 2023 at 9:30am
Enroll by December 30, 2023 at 4pm Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Online Starts April 4, 2023 and runs through May 21, 2023
Exam June 8, 2023 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions on January 15, February 5 and April 23, 2023 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