SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
LEVEL 1 Wine Online
Course runs October 4-October 31, 2021
Registration closes September 26, 2021 at noon Pacific Time.
Exam can be done online November 6, 2021 at noon or in person at a later date
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $369.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
8 Wednesday starting October 6, 2021, 6-8PM
(no class November 24)
Exam December 8, 2021 6-7PM
Commonwealth Wine School, 35 Dunster St, Cambridge – Harvard Square
Register by October 1, 2021
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $850.00
ONLINE
LEVEL 2 Wine Online
Course runs October 4-November 7, 2021
Registration closes September 26, 2021 at noon Pacific Time
Exam can be done online on November 13, 2021 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 October 16-December 11, 2021
10AM-3:30PM
(no Class November 6 or November 27 – Thanksgiving Week)
1 hour lunch break at 12:15pm
(December 11 class runs 9:30AM-5PM)
Exam January 8, 2022 from 10AM-1PM
ENROLL BY OCTOBER 10, 2021
Price includes all study materials, class wines if participant attends in person, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,600.00
GREATER BOSTON
Level 3 at Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge
7 Sundays plus exam starting October 17, 2021 10:00AM-3:15PM
No class November 28
Exam Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 9:30M
Commonwealth Wine School, 35 Dunster St, Cambridge, MA
Cost: $1600
Tuition includes WSET study pack, all wines, class materials and exam
Cost is $1,600.00
ONLINE
New Class begins October 10 and runs through December 12, 2021
Exam to follow on January 8, 2022 in San Francisco at 10am
Registration closes October 3, 2021 at noon Pacific Standard Time
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,399.00
New Class begins November 1, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022
Exam to follow on January 8, 2022 in San Francisco at 10am
Registration closes October 24, 2021 at noon Pacific Standard Time
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage
Cost is $1,399.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
ONLINE
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 October 16-December 11, 2021 Exam January 8, 2022 from 10AM-1PM
Cost is $1,600.00 |
Boston
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Level 3 at Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge 7 Sundays plus exam starting October 17, 2021 10:00AM-3:15PM Cost is $1,600.00 |
Online
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New Class begins October 10 and runs through December 12, 2021 Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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New Class begins November 1, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022 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 - Weekends 7 Saturdays October 16-December 11, 2021 Exam January 8, 2022 from 10AM-1PM
Cost is $1,600.00 |
Boston
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Level 3 at Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge 7 Sundays plus exam starting October 17, 2021 10:00AM-3:15PM Cost is $1,600.00 |
Online
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New Class begins October 10 and runs through December 12, 2021 Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and US postage Cost is $1,399.00 |
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New Class begins November 1, 2021 and runs through January 2, 2022 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 Traditional & Online Combination
Diploma D3 Combination Traditional & Online Course
Traditional Course meets November 13-14, December 11-12, 2021, January 15-16, February 12-13 and April 16-17, 2022 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
Online Course runs November 1, 2021-April 24, 2022
THEORY EXAM: May 10, 2022 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 11, 2022 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 24, 2021
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $3,400.00
D3 - San Francisco Traditional Course
D3 Traditional Course:
November 13-14, December 11-12, 2021, January 15-16, February 12-13, April 16-17, 2022 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
THEORY EXAM: May 10, 2022 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 11, 2022 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by November 1, 2021
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,800.00
D3 - San Francisco Online Course
Diploma D3 Online – November 1, 2021 – April 24, 2022
THEORY EXAM: May 10, 2022 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 11, 2022 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 24, 2021
Price includes all study materials other than wine, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $2,500.00
Meets September 25-26, 2021
1-5pm on September 25 and 10am-3pm on September 26
90-Minute Exam October 27, 2021 at 1:30PM
Enroll by August 23, 2021 at noon Eastern Daylight Time
Price includes all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sorry, Sold Out.
Traditional course meets from 10am-4:30pm on December 4-5, 2021
Online runs November 8-December 12, 2021
90-Minute Exam January 19, 2022 at 3:30PM
Deadline to enroll is October 31, 2021
Price includes all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,155.00
Meets December 4-5, 2021 from 10AM-4:30PM
90-Minute Exam January 19, 2022 at 3:30PM
Enroll by November 1, 2021
Price includes all wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $995.00
Runs November 8-December 12, 2021
90-Minute Exam January 19, 2022 at 3:30PM (assuming 6 people enroll)
Deadline to enroll is October 31, 2021
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $900.00
SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Level 2 Spirits Online
Runs October 4-November 7, 2021
Exam Online September 18, 2021 at noon or in person at a later date
Enroll by November 14, 2021 by noon Pacific Time
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage within the United States
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
September 26, 10AM-4:00PM
Roka Akur Restaurant
801 Montgomery St.
San Francisco
Register by September 20, 2021
Cost is $425.00
GREATER BOSTON
October 31, 2021, 10AM-4PM
Exam at day’s end
Enroll by October 15, 2021
Commonwealth Wine School, 81 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA
Price includes all study materials, sake samples, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $425.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
SAKE LEVEL 3 San Francisco Via Zoom
October 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 2021 from 1-4pm
In Person Tasting Review & Exam November 14 from 10AM – 3PM
Register by October 1, 2021
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sakes to be purchased on your own with recommended samples and providers
What You’ll Learn
- The main techniques used in sake production and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and specialty categories of sake
- The sake industry and commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using WSET’s Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake®
Classes will be held in five 3 hour sessions on Zoom. There will be 1 in person theory review and tasting session prior to examination date.
FAQs
Can I join from any location?
Yes, but you must sit for the exam at one of our exam locations, San Francisco or Boston.
Do I have to log on at a specific time?
Yes, You will need to log in to the link provided at the specified time.
Is Sake included in cost?
No, but we will provide you will a suggested tasting list and guide you through tasting in class.
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $725.00
GREATER BOSTON
October 10, 17, 24, Nov 7, 2021 from 1-4pm
In Person Tasting Review & Exam November 21 from 10AM – 3PM
Register by October 1, 2021
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Sakes to be purchased on your own with recommended samples and providers
What You’ll Learn
- The main techniques used in sake production and how they influence style and quality
- The principal and specialty categories of sake
- The sake industry and commercial importance of sake in the Japanese and export markets
- The principles behind the storage, selection and service of sake
- How to taste sake and evaluate quality, identity and price, using WSET’s Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake®
Classes will be held in five 3 hour sessions on Zoom. There will be 1 in person theory review and tasting session prior to examination date.
FAQs
Can I join from any location?
Yes, but you must sit for the exam at one of our exam locations, San Francisco or Boston.
Do I have to log on at a specific time?
Yes, You will need to log in to the link provided at the specified time.
Is Sake included in cost?
No, but we will provide you will a suggested tasting list and guide you through tasting in class.
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $725.00
November 6-7, 2021 from 10AM-4PM
Exam Monday, November 8 from 10:00AM-1PM
Commonwealth Wine School, Cambridge, MA
Classes Can also be done via Zoom where students purchase their own Sake and come in person to the final date which will be a review session and exam
Register by October 25, 2021 to ensure you have materials and Online resource access before the first class
Cost is $1,150.00
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
D1 & D2 - San Francisco Traditional Course
D1 Winemaking: January 8-9, 2022
9AM-5PM St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco
Exam March 9, 2022 at 9:30am
Enroll by December 30, 2021
D2 Wine Business: March 12, 2022 9AM-5PM
9AM-5PM St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco
Exam June 7, 2022
Cost is $2,175.00
D1 & D2 - San Francisco Combination In Person & Online Course
D1 Winemaking:
In Person January 8-9, 2022 9AM-5PM
St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco
Online January 10-February 20, 2022
Exam March 9, 2022 at 9:30am
Enroll by December 30, 2021
D2 Wine Business:
In Person March 12, 2022 9AM-5PM
St. Francis Yacht Club San Francisco
Online April 4-May 22, 2022
Exam June 7, 2022
Cost is $2,375.00
GREATER BOSTON
ONLINE
Starts October 4, 2021 and runs through March 9, 2022
Deadline to enroll is September 26, 2021
D1 Exam is January 8, 2022 at 10:30AM
D2 Exam is March 9, 2022 at 11:30AM
Price includes all study materials, D1 and D2 examinations (one attempt), tuition, and three years registration in the Diploma program
Starts January 10, 2022 and runs through June 7, 2022
Deadline to enroll is December 30, 2021
D1 Exam is March 9, 2022 at 9:30AM
D2 Exam is June 7, 2022 at 11:30AM
Price includes all study materials, D1 and D2 examinations (one attempt), tuition, and three years registration in the Diploma program