SAN FRANCISCO AREA
WSET Level 1
Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 10:00AM-4:30PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY April 30, 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 May 10 & 17 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & May 18, 2025 1PM-5PM
ENROLL BY May 3, 2025
One Hour Exam May 24, 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
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LEVEL 3 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Sundays
7 Sundays From April 27 – June 15, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at The Barrel Room in downtown San Francisco
(Note: June 15 session runs 9am-5pm)
Exam July 27, 2025 or at a later date in 2025
Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features!
Enroll by April 20, 2025
The Barrel Room
415 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage
Cost is $1,775.00
LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends
1 Saturday followed by 7 Sundays From May 31-July 20, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Notes: May 31 class is on a Saturday – all other classes are on Sundays; July 20 session runs 9am-5pm)
Exam July 27, 2025 or at a later date in 2025
Enroll by May 27, 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 - Sundays 7 Sundays From April 27 – June 15, 2025 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! Cost is $1,775.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends 1 Saturday followed by 7 Sundays From May 31-July 20, 2025 Exam July 27, 2025 or at a later date in 2025 Enroll by May 27, 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
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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 - Sundays 7 Sundays From April 27 – June 15, 2025 Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features! Cost is $1,775.00 |
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LEVEL 3 - San Francisco - Weekends 1 Saturday followed by 7 Sundays From May 31-July 20, 2025 Exam July 27, 2025 or at a later date in 2025 Enroll by May 27, 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 |
Traditional In Person Course Meets September 13-14, 2025 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time
Online class runs August 18-September 21, 2025
90-Minute Exam October 21, 2025 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 10, 2025
Price includes class wines, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Course also includes exclusive access to Grape Experience website with study support and recorded lectures.
Cost is $1,350.00
Online course runs August 18-September 21, 2025
90-Minute Exam October 21, 2025 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 10, 2025
Price includes all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Also includes exclusive access to Grape Experience website with recorded lectures and study support
Cost is $1,095.00
SPIRITS LEVEL 1 - UPCOMING CLASSES
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
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SPIRITS LEVEL 2 - UPCOMING CLASSES
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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 June 2 and runs through July 13, 2025
Exam July 27, 2025 at 9:30am
Enroll by May 25, 2025 at 4pm Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Starts August 11 and runs through September 25, 2025
Exam October 21, 2025 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions (also recorded) on June 8, June 22, and September 21, 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