WELCOME TO THE WINE & SPIRITS WORLD: An entry-level weekend program to support customer service and sales functions in the hospitality, retailing and wholesaling industries. 

This entry-level certification program, offered by Grape Experience, Northern California's leading provider of WSET certifications, covers wines and spirits of the world. The focus is on how to professionally taste wine, factors that influence style, quality and price, and an in-depth review of major grape varieties and wine types. Wine tasting is a part of every session with over 40 wines tasted during the program.

Session Dates & Time
Location
About the Certification & Exam
Enrollment includes
Requirements

SESSION DATES & TIME

LOCATION

San Francisco Wine School
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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SYLLABUS

Unit 1:        Systematic tasting technique, wine service and storage

Unit 2:        Factors influencing the style quality and price of wine, label terminology

Unit 3:        Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – the grapes and wine style differences from around the world – the basics on Burgundy

Unit 4:        Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc – the grapes and wine style differences from around the world – the basics on Bordeaux

Unit 5:        Syrah/Shiraz, Grenache and Riesling – the grapes and wine style differences from around the world – the basics on the Rhone and Germany

Unit 6:        Other Important White Grape Varieties/Wines, Sweet Wines

Unit 7:        Other Important Black Grape Varietals/Wines

Unit 8:        Sparkling & Fortified wines (Sherry and Port), Questions on Spirits

Unit 9:        Exam: 1 hour, 50 multiple-choice questions.

Each session includes tasting of at least five wines. 

ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION & EXAM

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, was founded in London in 1969 and is regarded as one of the world's leading providers of wine education. WSET Level 2 is a great way for anyone who works in wine, wants a career in the wine industry or has a serious interest in the subject to deepen their knowledge.  

The program concludes with a one-hour, 50 multiple choice examination. Students who earn a passing score of 55% (27 correct answers) will receive a WSET Level 2 Award. Students who earn a score of 70% - 84% pass with Merit. Those who earn a score of 85% or above pass with Distinction. 

ABOUT GRAPE EXPERIENCE

Led by Adam Chase, DWS, Grape Experience is a WSET educational powerhouse. With a WSET Level 2 pass rate of 95%, we believe no one else better prepares students for this popular certification.  Grape Experience has been honored with the prestigious Wine Educator of the Year Award from the WSET.

ENROLLMENT INCLUDES

• Exam Fees
• WSET Text Book

REQUIREMENTS
All attendees must be 21+ years