Course Format
- 6 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 18-bottle wine kit (100mL bottles)
- Instructor-led tastings to illustrate wine styles and calibrate your palate for the exam
Course Duration
Students will begin their course of study once they register for the unit and receive their course materials. Students should expect to study for a minimum of 30 hours over a period of about 2.5 months.
Course Materials
Upon registration students will receive access to the WSET's digital study guide, which will be the main source of study material for this unit. Students will also have access to the WSET’s Online Global Campus and Feedback Testing Classroom where students can access supplemental learning material & mock exams. NVWA also provides supplemental learning materials such as videos, mock questions, and guided reading questions.
Exam
- 90-minute written exam with multi-part, open-response style questions
- Blind tasting of three fortified wines
- Tasting notes must describe the structural characteristics of each wine using the WSET Diploma SAT method and draw conclusions on at least one of the following: wine origin, grape variety, quality level, method of production and/or potential for ageing.
- Exam must be taken in person in Napa, California, on the date associated with your course.
- Results issued via email approximately 3 months after exam (graded at WSET London headquarters)
Course & Dates:
Course Dates: November 13, 2023-January 23, 2024
Exam Date: January 24, 2024 (June 12, 2024 and October 22, 2024 exams also available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: October 13, 2023Webinar Times: 5-7pm PST on Wednesdays
Webinar Dates: 11/15/2023, 11/29/23, 12/6/23, 12/13/23, 12/20/23, 1/3/2024
Course Dates: April 1, 2024-June 11, 2024
Exam Date: June 12, 2024 (October 22, 2024 and January 3, 2025 exams also available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: May 1, 2024
Webinar Times: 5-7pm PST on Wednesdays
Webinar Dates: 4/3/24, 4/10/24, 4/17/24, 5/1/24, 5/8/24, 5/15/24
Course Dates: August 12, 2024-October 21, 2024
Exam Date: October 22, 2024 (January 3, 2025 and other 2025 exams also available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2024
Webinar Times: 5-7pm PST on Wednesdays
Webinar Dates: 8/14/24, 8/21/24, 8/28/24, 9/11/24, 9/18/24, 9/25/24
Course Dates: November 4, 2024-January 2, 2025
Exam Date: January 3, 2025 (Later 2025 exams also available with prior notice)
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2024
Webinar Times: 5-7pm PST on Thursdays
Webinar Dates: 11/6/24, 11/13/24, 11/20/24, 12/4/24, 12/11/24, 12/18/24