WSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production

Detailed study of grape growing, winemaking, and finishing techniques. Your WSET Diploma journey begins here!

WSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production

Unit 1 of WSET Diploma Certification

WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA D1 UNIT

WSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production

$1,647.00 – $1,775.00

WSET LEVEL 4 WINE PRODUCTION COURSE

Your Diploma journey begins with D1 – Wine Production

D1 Wine Production kicks off the WSET Diploma program, and builds a foundation of theory knowledge for future units. This detailed examination of production demonstrates how key decisions in the vineyard and cellar combine to impact a wine’s style, quality and price.

Prerequisites: A passing score for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (or Wine & Spirits)

NEXT D1 COURSE:

Course Dates: January 1, 2024- March 5, 2024
Exam Date: March 6, 2024 (August 4, 2024 and December 8, 2024 available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 1/4/2024, 1/11/24, 1/18/24, 1/25/24, 2/1/24, 2/8/24, 2/15/24, 2/22/24

$1,197 without wine kit
$1,325 with wine kit

Bundled with $450 WSET New Diploma Candidate Registration

Price includes all study materials, exam fee and tuition

For future course and exam dates please see the Course & Exam Dates section below.

We are able to have wine kits shipped to the following states ONLY: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MA, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI, WY, and Wash DC.

NO SHIP LOCATIONS: International, AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, MI, MS, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, and WV.

Want to know if this program is right for you?

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Course Format

8 instructor-led webinars (2 hours each) held via Zoom

Online classroom containing worksheets, vocab lists and other study support resources

All webinars are recorded and posted in the online classroom on the next business day

Optional 12-bottle wine kit (100 ml each)

Instructor-led tasting to illustrate winemaking techniques (for learning purposes only; no tasting portion on D1 exam)

Exam Format

90-minute written exam with multi-part, open response style questions

Must be taken in person in Napa, CA on the date associated with your course

Results issued via email approximately 3 months after exam (graded at WSET London headquarters)

Course & Exam Dates

Course Dates: September 25, 2023- December 2, 2023
Exam Date: December 3, 2023 (March 6, 2024 or June 12, 2024 exams also available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 9/28/23, 10/5/23, 10/12/23, 10/19/23, 10/26/23, 11/2/23, 11/9/23, 11/16/23

Course Dates: January 1, 2024- March 5, 2024
Exam Date: March 6, 2024 (August 4, 2024 and December 8, 2024 available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 1/4/2024, 1/11/24, 1/18/24, 1/25/24, 2/1/24, 2/8/24, 2/15/24, 2/22/24

Course Dates: May 20, 2024- August 3, 2024
Exam Date: August 4, 2024 (December 8, 2024 and 2025 exams available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: May 19, 2024
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 5/23/2024, 5/30/24, 6/6/24, 6/13/24, 6/20/24, 6/27/24, 7/11/24, 7/18/24

Course Dates: September 23. 2024 – December 7, 2024
Exam Date: December 8, 2024 (2025 exams available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: September 22, 2024
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 9/26/2024, 10/3/24, 10/10/24, 10/17/24, 10/24/24, 11/7/24, 11/14/24, 11/21/24

WSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production Class

Certification	WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Knowledge Level	Advanced
Course Date	January 1, 2024, May 20, 2024, September 23, 2024
Course Type	Professional
Wine Kit Option	No Wine Kit, With Wine Kit

How We’re Different

We’re Premier, not Pretentious

We design our programs for students, not snobs. We know wines are complex, but believe wine education should be approachable and fun.

(There’s a reason our unique approach is winning awards.)

AWARD WINNING

Helping enthusiasts and professionals become confident wine authorities.

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