SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Course runs November 4-25, 2024
Live Webinars: Mondays 11/18, 11/12, 11/25 from 10-11am Pacific Time.
Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Exam will be online Sunday, December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by November 3, 2024
Course Features:
- Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live and recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
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Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
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Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
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A 6 wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.
Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of six 187mL bottles through Master the World ($100 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School
Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $395.00
Course runs December 5, 2024 – January 9, 2025
Live Webinars: Mondays 12/12, 12/19, 1/9 from 10-11am Pacific Time.
Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Exam will be online Sunday, January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by December 5, 2024
Course Features:
- Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live and recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
-
Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
-
Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
-
A 6 wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.
Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of six 187mL bottles through Master the World ($100 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School
Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $395.00
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LEVEL 2 Wine Hybrid with Tasting Kits
Course runs November 5- December 12, 2024
Live Webinars: Tuesdays, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26 and 12/10 from 10am-11:30am Pacific Time.
Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 6-week session.
Exam will be online SUNDAY, December 22, 2024 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by November 4, 2024
Course Features:
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Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
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Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
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All students receive a digital copy of the proprietary WSET Level 2 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.
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Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
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A 12-wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.
Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of twelve 187mL bottles through Master the World ($200 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and will post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School. Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $650.00
LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends
Class runs November 16-17 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & November 23, 2024 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY November 6, 2024
One Hour Exam December 8, 2024 online at noon Pacific Time
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
The Barrel Room, 415 Sansome St, San Francisco
Includes exclusive online access to recorded versions of all sections as a supplement to in Person classes.
Cost is $895.00
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LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Course runs January 6-April 14, 2025
5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each from 2-3:30pm (all are also recorded)
Session 1 October 23: Welcome and Tasting Technique
Session 2 November 6: Whites Wines
Session 3 December 4: Red Wines
Session 4 January 8: Non-European Wines
Session 5 January 29: Sparkling and Fortified Wines
Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course.
Exam will be May 10, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date.
Enroll by January 5, 2025
Course Features:
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Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
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Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
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All students receive a digital copy of the proprietary WSET Level 3 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.
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Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
-
A 18-wine tasting kit (187mL bottles) is included the price of the course.
Wine Tasting:
Students will receive a code for a free Wine Tasting Kit consisting of twelve 187mL bottles through Master the World ($300 value). Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and will post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School. Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $1,425.00
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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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Course runs January 6-April 14, 2025 5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each from 2-3:30pm (all are also recorded) Session 1 October 23: Welcome and Tasting Technique Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course. Exam will be May 10, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date. Course Features:
Wine Tasting:
Cost is $1,425.00 |
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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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs November 4-25, 2024 Exam will be online Sunday, December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by November 3, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs December 5, 2024 – January 9, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by December 5, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
San Francisco Bay Area
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs November 4-25, 2024 Exam will be online Sunday, December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by November 3, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs December 5, 2024 – January 9, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by December 5, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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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Course runs January 6-April 14, 2025 5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each from 2-3:30pm (all are also recorded) Session 1 October 23: Welcome and Tasting Technique Can’t make the live session? Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the course. Exam will be May 10, 2025 at 10am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date. Course Features:
Wine Tasting:
Cost is $1,425.00 |
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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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs November 4-25, 2024 Exam will be online Sunday, December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by November 3, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs December 5, 2024 – January 9, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by December 5, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
San Francisco Bay Area
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs November 4-25, 2024 Exam will be online Sunday, December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by November 3, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
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Level 1 Wine - Online Live Zoom Sessions & Tasting Kits Course runs December 5, 2024 – January 9, 2025 Exam will be online Sunday, January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date. Enroll by December 5, 2024 Course Features:
Wine Tasting: This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School Cost is $395.00 |
D3 - San Francisco Traditional & Online Combination
Diploma D3 Combination Traditional & Online Course
In person meetings November 2-3, December 14-15, 2024, January 11-12, March 1-2, April 5-6, 2025 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
Online Course runs October 28, 2024 – April 13, 2025
Also includes exclusive access to proprietary web site with recorded lectures
THEORY EXAM: May 13, 2025 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 14, 2025 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by October 20, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Classes alternate between St Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco and San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco
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D3 - San Francisco Traditional Wine Course
D3 Traditional Course:
November 2-3, December 14-15, 2024, January 11-12, March 1-2, April 5-6, 2025 – all from 9:00AM-5:00PM
THEORY EXAM: May 13, 2025 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 14, 2025 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Enroll by November 1, 2024
Includes access to exclusive web site with recorded lectures and study support
Course alternates between San Francisco Wine School in South San Francisco and St Francis Yacht Club, in San Francisco’s Marina District
May 13-14, 2024 exam at San Francisco Wine School, 415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco
Price also includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Cost is $3,050.00
D3 - San Francisco Online Wine Course
Diploma D3 Online – October 28, 2024 – April 13, 2025
THEORY EXAM: May 13, 2025 from 11AM-3:30PM
TASTING EXAM: May 14, 2025 from 10:30AM-2:30PM
Includes access to exclusive web site with recorded lectures and study support
Enroll by October 20, 2024
Price includes all study materials other than wine, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
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SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
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Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs November 6-December 4, 2024.
Live webinar (also recorded) November 13, 2024 from 10-11am Pacific Time
Exam is 45-minutes December 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by November 5, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting
Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs December 2, 2024 – January 6, 2025
Live webinar (also recorded) December 9, 2024 from Noon-1pm Pacific Time
Exam is 45-minutes January 12, 2025 at noon Pacific Time or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by December 1, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting
SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
Course runs October 30-December 4, 2024
Live Webinars: Thursdays, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 and 12/4 from noon-1:30pm Pacific Time.
Webinars can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 6-week session.
Exam will be online SUNDAY, December 15, 2024 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by October 29, 2024
Course Features:
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Students have 12 month access to an Online Learning Platform where you can access lectures (live & recorded), activities, and practice quizzes 24/7.
-
Students have access to a “Course Community” where they can discuss content with the instructor and other students.
-
All students receive a digital copy of the proprietary WSET Level 2 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.
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Our dedicated WSET course instructors will be available to answer questions and comments, as well as provide feedback on assignments for the duration of the course.
Students will receive a list of Spirits that can be assessed throughout the course. Students will practice tasting live with their instructor and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. For the complete specification for this course click here
This class is jointly run with Commonwealth Wine School. Price includes all study materials, wine kits, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
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Level 1 Sake Hybrid Online course
Runs October 28-November 4, 2024
Live Tasting Webinar November 19 at noon Pacific Time time
Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Exam Online November 10, 2024 at noon or at another date to be arranged
Enroll by October 27, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
A recommended list of Sakes to purchase will be provided by instructor
Cost is $400.00
Level 1 Sake Hybrid Online course
Runs November 23-December 22, 2024
Live Tasting Webinar December 17 at noon Pacific Time time
Can’t make the live session? The Webinar can also be accessed in recorded form at any time 24/7 during the 4-week session.
Exam Online January 5, 2025 at noon or at another date to be arranged
Enroll by November 22, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
A recommended list of Sakes to purchase will be provided by instructor
Cost is $400.00
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D1 & D2 - Online Course with Live Zoom Sessions
All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Starts January 6 and runs through February 16, 2025
Exam March 5, 2025 at 9:30am
Enroll by December 28, 2024 at 4pm Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Starts April 7 and runs through May 18, 2025
Exam June 11, 2025 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions on January 12, February 9, and May 18, 2025 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
Cost is $2,150.00
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