WSET Level 4 Diploma D5 Fortified Wine

Theoretical and practical study of the world’s major fortified wines styles

WSET Level 4 Diploma D5 Fortified Wine

Unit 5 of WSET Diploma Certification

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Wine Kit Option

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WSET LEVEL 4 DIPLOMA D5 UNIT

WSET Level 4 Diploma D5 Fortified Wine

$997.00 – $1,299.00

Diploma’s Unit 5 offers a detailed exploration of the often overlooked world of fortified wines: Sherry, Port, Madeira, Vins Doux Naturels and Rutherglen Muscat.

$997 without wine kit

$1,299 with wine kit

Prerequisites: You must have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).

NEXT D5 COURSE:

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

For future course and exam dates please see the Course & 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.

Course Date

Wine Kit Option

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NEW! Exam Labs: MOCK EXAM INCLUDED with our D5

The WSET repeatedly states in their Examiners’ Reports that the two main reasons students fail diploma exams are: not completing the questions in time and failing to answer the specific question asked.

Taking mock exams will not only help you calm those nerves but give you the all-important experience of taking a timed exam and evaluating your work against high-scoring sample answers. Don’t let exam day be the first time you take a full test!

In this online workshop, you’ll have access to:

two (2) mock D5 tests modeled after real Diploma D5 exams
a grading rubric & two sample answers, one showing an answer that would achieve a ‘Pass’ score and the other showing an answer that would deliver a ‘Pass with Distinction’ score
This workshop will arm you with the experience and tools you’ll need to know what is expected of you, and to evaluate your writing so that you ultimately achieve exam success.

This Exam Lab Mock Exam is included in D5 when enrolled with Napa Valley Wine Academy, but also available for purchase separately here!

D5 DETAILS

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, 2023

Webinar 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

Subject	Wine
Certification	WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)
Level	Level 4
Knowledge Level	Advanced
Course Date	November 13, 2023, April 1, 2024, August 12, 2024, November 4, 2024
Course Type	Professional
Location	Napa, California, Online
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 we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)

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Helping enthusiasts and professionals become confident wine authorities.

NEW! Exam Labs: MOCK EXAM INCLUDED with our D4

The WSET repeatedly states in their Examiners’ Reports that the two main reasons students fail diploma exams are: not completing the questions in time and failing to answer the specific question asked.

Taking mock exams will not only help you calm those nerves but give you the all-important experience of taking a timed exam and evaluating your work against high-scoring sample answers. Don’t let exam day be the first time you take a full test!

In this online workshop, you’ll have access to:

two (2) mock D4 tests modeled after real Diploma D4 exams
a grading rubric & two sample answers, one showing an answer that would achieve a ‘Pass’ score and the other showing an answer that would deliver a ‘Pass with Distinction’ score
This workshop will arm you with the experience and tools you’ll need to know what is expected of you, and to evaluate your writing so that you ultimately achieve exam success.

D4 DETAILS