SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA SCHEDULE
All existing students have sat the Diploma Unit 2 exam on Viticulture and Winemaking
D2: Wine Business
Exam October 28, 2019 – Contact Adam Chase by August 15, 2019
D3: Light Wines of the World – Exam May 13-14, 2020 in San Francisco
- Traditional Weekend Course meeting on December 14-15, 2019 January 4-5, February 22-23 and March 21-22, 2020: Enroll by November 15, 2019; Cost $2800
- Online Course November 4, 2019-April 26, 2020: Enroll be October 20, 2019; Cost $2450
- Combination of Online and Traditional courses: Enroll be October 20, 2019; Cost $3200
If you have already taken the D3 Course:
D4: Sparkling Wines of the World – Exam January 22, 2020 in San Francisco
- Traditional Weekend Course meeting on November 16-17, 2019 at San Francisco Wine School: Enroll by November 11, 2019; Cost $925
- Online Course November 4-December 1, 2019: Enroll by October 31, 2019; Cost $850
- Combination of Online and Traditional courses: Enroll by October 31, 2019; Cost $1075
D5: Fortified Wines of the World – Exam June 9, 2020 in San Francisco
- Traditional Weekend Course meeting on April 18-19, 2020 at Holiday Inn, 1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco: Enroll by April 1, 2020; Cost $925
- Online Course April 20-May 24, 2020: Enroll by April 1, 2020; Cost $850
- Combination of Online and Traditional courses: Enroll by April 1, 2020; Cost $1075
GREATER BOSTON AREA SCHEDULE
All existing students have sat the Diploma Unit 2 exam on Viticulture and Winemaking
D3: Light Wines of the World – Exam May 13-14, 2020
- Traditional Weekend Course meeting on November 9-10, 2019 January 11-12, February 1-2 and March 14-15, 2020: Enroll by October 20, 2019; Cost $2800
- Online Course November 4, 2019-April 26, 2020: Enroll be October 20, 2019; Cost $2450
- Combination of Online and Traditional courses: Enroll be October 20, 2019; Cost $3200
D2: Wine Business
Exam October 28, 2019 – Contact Adam Chase by August 15, 2019
D3 - San Francisco Traditional & Online Combination
Diploma D3 Combination Traditional & Online Course
Online Course runs October 27-April 12, 2026
In Person: 3 Weekends, 10am – 5pm in San Francisco Nov 8-9, 2025. February 21-22, 2026, April 11-12, 2026
Exam: May 12-13, 2026
Register Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Additionally, the course includes:
- Feedback Tests designed by examiners to help prepare you for the actual exam
- Recordings on lectures on all 26 regions that you can watch on your own at any time – these provide backup to the weekends and fill in any information you may have missed in class
- Over 100 wines with practice exam tasting questions
Cost is $3,650.00
D3 - San Francisco Online Wine Course
Diploma D3 Online Course
Online Course runs October 27-April 12, 2026
Exam: May 12-13, 2026
Register Deadline: October 17th, 2025
Additionally, the course includes:
- Feedback Tests designed by examiners to help prepare you for the actual exam
- Recordings on lectures on all 26 regions that you can watch on your own at any time – these provide backup to the weekends and fill in any information you may have missed in class
- Over 100 wines with practice exam tasting questions
Cost is $2,650.00
Due January 31, 2026 in hard copy
Topic: Wine Fraud
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by January 5, 2026
Cost is $445.00
Due July 31, 2026 in hard copy
Topic: Orange Wine
It is Imperative that You Read the Full Brief on Diploma Student Online Classroom
Register by July 5, 2026
Cost is $445.00