Bought to you by Capital Wine School of Washington DC
$950.00 – 3 day course with wine samples
Includes all WSET study materials, 3 full-day sessions guided by a credentialed Capital Wine School instructor, wine tasting samples, the final exam, and a digital certificate and badge for those who pass the exam.
This class will meet in person at Echelon Wine Bar in Richmond, Virginia October 3, 4 & 5, 2025. Participants who register on or before September 17 will be eligible to take a paper-based exam at the end of class on October 5 *or* an online exam with remote invigilation on Saturday, October 18 at 10:00am. Participants who register on or after September 18 must take the exam online with remote invigilation on October 18 at 10:00am.
Schedule
Friday, October 3 : Class meets from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Saturday, October 4: Class meets from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Sunday, October 5: Class meets from 9:00am – 3:00pm with a short break for lunch, followed by a one hour exam from 3:00pm – 4:00pm for attendees who register on or before September 17 and who wish to take the paper-based exam at the end of the last class session.
Saturday, October 18: 10:00am online, remotely invigilated exam for attendees who registered on or after September 18, or pre-September 18 registrants who wish to take the exam online.
*The cost of lunch is not included in the registration fee. Participants may bring their own lunch or visit one of the local eateries.
The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. It also covers factors affecting wine quality and style, grape growing, and basic winemaking practices. The course emphasizes tasting assessment and the skills required to describe the aromas and tastes of wine. It helps to develop fundamental tasting and assessment skills.
Students will taste 8-9 wines during each class session.
The exam takes 1 hour and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, an internationally recognized credential in the wine industry.
17 Guided Learning Hours (including one hour for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study.
To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.
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