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For information about future dates for this course in San Francisco, click below.

For information about future dates for this course in San Francisco, click below.

For information about future dates for this course in TEST, click below.

Due July 31, 2024 in hard copy
Topic: Regenerative Viticulture
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by July 10, 2024

Class runs August 3, 4 from 9:30AM-5:00PM & August 10, 2024 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY August 1, 2024

One Hour Exam August 18, 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.

Course runs August 5-26, 2024
Live Webinars: Mondays 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 from 12-1pm 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,September 8, 2024 at noon Pacific Time or can be arranged in person at a later date.

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

All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course

D1 Winemaking:
Starts August 5, 2024 and runs through September 15, 2024
Exam October 22, 2024 at 9:30am
Enroll by July 28 at 4pm Pacific Time

D2 Wine Business:
Starts November 25, 2024 and runs through January 5, 2025
Exam January 22, 2025 at 11:30am 

Course Includes:

• 3 Live Zoom Sessions on August 11 & 25, 2024, and January 5, 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

Course runs August 5-October 10, 2024
Exam October 22, 2024 at 8:45am in San Francisco
Enroll by July 28, 2024 at 5pm Pacific Time

Course price includes study pack shipped to a US address, access to Online Classroom, one Zoom Tasting Session and one take at Level 3 Spirits exam in person

Course runs August 6-September 10, 2024
Live Webinars: Tuesdays, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 and 9/10 from 10-11:30am 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, September 15, 2024 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by August 5, 2024

Course Features:

• 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.

• 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 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

Level 1 Spirits Online
Runs August 7- September 4, 2024.
Live webinar (also recorded) one week after the start date from 10am-11am Pacific Time

Exam is 45-minutes September 8, 2024 at noon or in person at a later date to be arranged
Enroll by August 5, 2024
Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage
Instructor will provide a list of spirits to purchase for tasting

August 12-September 15, 2024
Exam is 60-minutes Online at 12 pm on September 22, 2024

Price includes all study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Register by August 4, 2024

Course runs August 19-December 8 2024

5 Live Sessions lasting 1.5 hours each from 2-3:30pm Pacific Time

Session 1 August 28:         Welcome and Tasting
Session 2 September 19:   Wines of France and Italy
Session 3 October 9:          Non-European Wines
Session 4 October 30:        Sparkling and Fortified Wines
Session 5 November 20:    Exam Prep

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 January 22, 2025 at 8:45am Pacific, or can be arranged for a later date.
Enroll by August 18, 2024

Course Features:

• 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 3 Study Pack which includes a textbook, work book, and Systematic Approach to Tasting card.

• 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

Traditional In Person Course Meets September 7-8, 2024 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time
Online class runs August 19-September 22, 2024
90-Minute Exam October 22, 2024 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 11, 2024

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.

Online course runs August 19-September 22, 2024
90-Minute Exam October 22, 2024 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 11, 2024

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

Course runs August 22-September 26, 2024
Live Webinars: Thursdays, 8/25, 9/5, 9/12 and 9/26 from 10-11:30am 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, October 6, 2024 at noon Pacific, or can be arranged in person at a later date.
Enroll by August 24, 2024

Course Features:

• 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.

• 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

Meets September 7-8, 2024 from 10AM-4:30PM Pacific Time at San Francisco Wine School, 415 Grand Ave is South San Francisco

90-Minute Exam October 22, 2024 at 3:30PM
Enroll by August 18, 2024
Price includes class wines, all non-wine study materials, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

Course comes with exclusive access to Grape Experience Study Support Website with recorded lectures.

8 Sundays From September 8-October 27, 2024
10am – 3pm  at The Barrel Room in downtown San Francisco
Exam November 10, 2024 or at a later date in Winter 2025

Class comes with access to new exclusive recorded sessions and extra online study support features!

Enroll by September 1, 2024
The Barrel Room
415 Sansome St, San Francisco, CA
Price includes all study materials, class wines, examination (one attempt), tuition, and U.S. postage

WSET Level 1
Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10:00AM-4:30PM
45-minute Exam same day at end of class
ENROLL BY September 13, 2024
San Francisco WIne School
415 Grand Ave in South San Francisco

All new expanded Grape Experience Online Hybrid Diploma D1 and D2 Course

D1 Winemaking:
Starts September 30, 2024 and runs through November 10, 2024
Exam December 14, 2024 at 9:30am
Enroll by September 21 at 4pm Pacific Time

D2 Wine Business:
Starts January 6, 2025 and runs through February 16, 2025
Exam March 5, 2025 at 11:30am 

Course Includes:

• 3 Live Zoom Sessions on October 6 & 27, 2024, and February 2, 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

7 Saturdays starting October 19, 2024
10AM-3:30PM
No class November 2 or 30

(Last class December 14 class runs 9:30AM-5PM)

Course comes with access to customized recordings of every theory lecture via an exclusive web site.

Exam January 4 from 9AM-12PM which gives you enough time to study for the very challenging theory portion of the exam

ENROLL BY October 14, 2024 – spaces tend to fill quickly so please do not hesitate if you know you want to take the class! 

Price includes all study materials, class wines if participant attends in person, examination (one attempt), tuition, and postage

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

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

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

Course runs November 18, 2024-January 19, 2025
Exam March 5, 2025 at 8:45am in San Francisco
Enroll by November 10, 2024 at 5pm Pacific Time

Course price includes study pack shipped to a US address, access to Online Classroom, one Zoom Tasting Session and one take at Level 3 Spirits exam in person

Due January 31, 2025 in hard copy
Topic: Virginia
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by January 10, 2024

Due July 31, 2025 in hard copy
Topic: PIWI’s: Interspecific hybrids developed for fungal resistance
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by July 10, 2025

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open for enrollment!!!