SAN FRANCISCO AREA
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Level 1 Wine Online
Course runs February 6-March 5, 2023
Registration closes January 28, 2023 at 8am Pacific Time.
Exam can be done online March 19, 2023 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sorry, Sold Out.
Level 1 Wine Online
Course runs March 6-April 2, 2023
Registration closes February 26, 2023 at 8am Pacific Time.
Exam can be done online April 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
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
Sorry, Sold Out.
LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends
Class runs March 4 and 18, 9:30AM-5:00PM & March 25, 2023 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY March 1, 2023
One Hour Exam April 1, 2023 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
Cost is $895.00
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LEVEL 2 Wine Online
Course runs February 6 – March 12, 2023
Registration closes January 29, 2023 at 5pm Pacific Time
Exam can be done online on March 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 2 Wine Online
Course runs March 6 – April 9, 2023
Registration closes February 26, 2023 at 5pm Pacific Time
Exam can be done online on April 16, 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 - Weeknights
15 Mondays From March 13-June 26, 2023
6-8:15PM – Exam July 17, 2023
No class Memorial Day, May 29
Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features!
Enroll by March 3, 2023
The Barrel Room
415 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage
You must be vaccinated against COVID 19 to enroll in this course.
Cost is $1,650.00
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New Class begins February 20 and runs through April 23, 2023
Exam on May 9, 2023 in South San Francisco at 10am
Registration closes February 12, 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 - Weeknights 15 Mondays From March 13-June 26, 2023 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! You must be vaccinated against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Cost is $1,650.00 |
Online
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New Class begins February 20 and runs through April 23, 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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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 - Weeknights 15 Mondays From March 13-June 26, 2023 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! You must be vaccinated against COVID 19 to enroll in this course. Cost is $1,650.00 |
Online
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New Class begins February 20 and runs through April 23, 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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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, access to videos of all D4 lectures, 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
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SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
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SAN FRANCISCO AREA
March 11, 2023, 10AM-4:00PM
Pabu Restaurant
101 California St.
San Francisco
Register by March 1, 2023
Exam online on March 26 at noon or in person one a date to be arranged with Grape Experience
Cost is $500.00
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SAKE LEVEL 3 San Francisco - Zoom & In Person
April 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 2023 from 10am – 1pm Via Zoom
In person Review Day (optional) April 24 2023 from 10am – 3pm
Exam at 10am on April 25, 2023 or at a future date to be arranged with the instructor
Pabu Izakaya, San Francisco
Register by April 17, 2023
Cost is $1,190.00
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SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
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All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Online Starts January 9 and runs through April 10, 2023
Exam June 7, 2023 at 9:30am
Enroll by March 31, 2023 at 4pm Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Online Starts August 14, 2023 and runs through September 24, 2023
Exam October 24, 2023 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions on April 23, May 15 and Sept 10, 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