An in-depth study of growing environment, viticultural practices, winemaking, maturation, and packaging. This essential unit forms the foundation for all other units in the WSET Diploma Program.
*Please Note: Completion of this course and an exam attempt are required before advancing to D2: Wine Business.
Tuition: $1466 (payment plans are available)
Upcoming Sessions:
Winter 2026 cohort: January 5 - February 15, 2026
Registration deadline: December 27, 2025
Diploma Days: Feb 8/9
Spring 2026 cohort: March 16 - April 26, 2026
Registration deadline: March 10, 2025
Fall 2026 cohort: September - November, 2026 (Dates TBA)
Registration deadline: TBA
Diploma Days: Nov 8/9
The Exam:
90-minute, multiple-part, written paper. There is no tasting as part of this exam.
Exams dates are set globally by WSET and are offered every January, March, and June, from 9:30am to 11:00am (typically on Wednesdays).
An in-depth study of growing environment, viticultural practices, winemaking, maturation, and packaging. This essential unit forms the foundation for all other units in the WSET Diploma Program.
*Please Note: Completion of this course and an exam attempt are required before advancing to D2: Wine Business.
Tuition: $1466 (payment plans are available)
Upcoming Sessions:
Winter 2026 cohort: January 5 - February 15, 2026
Registration deadline: December 27, 2025
Diploma Days: Feb 8/9
Spring 2026 cohort: March 16 - April 26, 2026
Registration deadline: March 10, 2025
Fall 2026 cohort: September - November, 2026 (Dates TBA)
Registration deadline: TBA
Diploma Days: Nov 8/9
The Exam:
90-minute, multiple-part, written paper. There is no tasting as part of this exam.
Exams dates are set globally by WSET and are offered every January, March, and June, from 9:30am to 11:00am (typically on Wednesdays).
