SAN FRANCISCO AREA
LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends
Class runs July 26 and August 2 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & August 9, 2025 1PM-5PM
ENROLL BY July 21, 2025
One Hour Exam August 16, 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 - Weekends
7 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025
10am – 3:30pm at San Francisco Wine School
(Notes: September 21 class session runs 9am-5pm
Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025
Enroll by July 25, 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 - Weekends 7 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025 Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025 Enroll by July 25, 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. |
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 Sundays From August 3- September 21, 2025 Exam October 5, 2025 at 10am or at a later date in 2025 Enroll by July 25, 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. |
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
SAN FRANCISCO AREA
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SAN FRANCISCO AREA
D1 & D2 - Online Course with Live Zoom Sessions
All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course
D1 Winemaking:
Starts August 4 and runs through September 14, 2025
Exam October 21, 2025 at 9:30am
Enroll by July 26, 2025 at noon Pacific Time
D2 Wine Business:
Starts November 24, 2025 and runs through January 4, 2026
Exam January 21, 2026 at 11:30am
Course Includes:
- 3 Live Zoom Sessions (also recorded) on August 10, September 7, 2025 and January 4, 2026 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 $2,200.00