BEGINNER WINE COURSES

WSET Levels 1 and 2 Award in Wines

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San Francisco

   •    Level 1

   •    Level 2

Boston

•    Boston Area Courses now at Commonwealth Wine School

Overview of Levels 1 and 2

Grape Experience offers two WSET beginner wine education courses that are open to anyone.

No experience is required for either WSET Level

  • WSET Level 1 and WSET Level 2 are equally great starting points if you are seeking a career change, a promotion or just want to deepen your wine knowledge.
  • You do not need to take Level 1 to take Level 2.
  • If you’re looking for a more in-depth wine class, start with Level 2.

WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES

  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 tasterFor the complete specification for this course click here

Level 2 details and upcoming classes

San Francisco Bay Area

LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends

Class runs Sundays July 14 & 21 from 9:30AM-5:00PM and July 28, 2024 9AM-1PM
ENROLL BY July 8, 2024

One Hour Exam August 4, 2024 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

 

Cost is $895.00

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LEVEL 2: San Francisco - Weekends

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.

 

Cost is $895.00

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WSET LEVEL 1 AWARD IN WINES

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.

For the complete specification for this course click here

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.