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

ADVANCED

8 WEEKS

16 CLASSROOM HOURS

ONLINE

Prerequisite: WSET Level 3 certification

Does this sound like you?

You want to speak with confidence about the textures, styles and regions of wine.

You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.

You need practical guidance on tasting and pairing that you can actually use.

Then It's Time To

Level Up Your Wine IQ

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: May 29, 2023-August 5, 2023
Exam Date: August 6, 2023
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 6/1/23, 6/8/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23, 7/6/23, 7/13/23, 7/20/23

$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.

WHY STUDY WITH US?

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TASTE & TALK ABOUT WINE LIKE A PRO

Module 1

Introduction To Wine

Module 2

The Influence Of Site, Grape Type, & Techniques

Module 3

Principle Wine Regions Of The World

Module 4

Tasting, Serving, Storing & Pairing

WHY ONLINE & WHY WITH US?

EASILY ACCESS GUIDED WEBINARS + EXPERTS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS

Wine 101 includes 8 hours of training, divided into 20 appetizer-sized videos, plus a tasting toolkit.

Get access to live webinars, plus a video library to further hone your skills and expand your knowledge.

Ask questions and get answers with NVWA certified experts. Plus, engage with our +4,000 community.

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INTRODUCING

YOUR WINE GUIDE(S) FOR

DIRECT ACCESS TO WINE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

• 5 Master of Wine Instructors
• 2 Master Sommeliers
• 4 Diploma student-only support staff
• 12 Wine Industry Specialists
• 1 dedicated mentor per student

You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.

DIRECT ACCESS TO WINE INDUSTRY EXPERTS

• 5 Master of Wine Instructors
• 2 Master Sommeliers
• 4 Diploma student-only support staff
• 12 Wine Industry Specialists
• 1 dedicated mentor per student

You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.

JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO

LEVEL UP YOUR WINE EXPERTISE LIKE A PRO

Frequently Asked Questions

THE NITTY GRITTY

Who should take this course?

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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: January 2, 2023-March 7,2023
Exam Date: March 8, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 1, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 1/5/23, 1/12/23, 1/19/23, 1/26/23, 2/2/23, 2/9/23, 2/16/23, 2/23/23

Course Dates: May 29, 2023-August 5, 2023
Exam Date: August 6, 2023
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2023
Webinar Time: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 6/1/23, 6/8/23, 6/15/23, 6/22/23, 6/29/23, 7/6/23, 7/13/23, 7/20/23

Course Dates: September 25, 2023- December 2, 2023
Exam Date: December 3, 2023
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

Subject	Wine
Knowledge Level	Advanced
Certification	WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Level	Level 4
Course Format	Hybrid, In-Person, Online Course
Course Type	Professional
Location	Napa, California, Online

WSET Level 4 Diploma D1 Wine Production Class

Certification	WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Knowledge Level	Advanced
Course Type	Professional
Course Date	May 29, 2023, September 25, 2023
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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