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: $1388 (payment plans are available)
Upcoming Sessions:
Winter 2026 cohort: January 5 - February 15, 2026
Fall 2026 cohort: August - October, 2026, Dates TBA
Registration deadline: August 1, 2026
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: $1388 (payment plans are available)
Upcoming Sessions:
Winter 2026 cohort: January 5 - February 15, 2026
Fall 2026 cohort: August - October, 2026, Dates TBA
Registration deadline: August 1, 2026
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).
