WSET LEVEL 1 and 2 - WINE EDUCATION COURSES WITH AL FISCHER
The Bernardo Winery is excited to offer WSET - Wine Education classes, Led by Al Fischer from Freaky People Grapes. Al is a certified WSET educator and Holds a WSET 3 certification himself. Please read the descriptions below for each WSET level. For more information and to sign up please visit www.freakypeoplegrapes.com
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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: 2026 Class Schedule
January 29th & February 5th, 5pm to 9pm (two day class) Cost: $395
Mar 15th, 10am to 5pm (one day only, w/Lunch & Tour) Cost $410
What you'll learn ~
- The main types and styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to store and serve wine
- The principles of food and wine pairing
- How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
What you get ~
- Level 1 Study Guide
- Six Hours of Instructor-led training
- 45-minute supervised assessment
- Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing
- All wine samples
Enrolling Now at www.freakypeoplegrapes.com
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines 2026 Schedule (please note this is a multiple week course).
Next Class Dates: Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1 and 15th*. COST $880
*Exam date: February 15th
Class Hours: 10:00am to 2:30pm
Please note: This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours* of study time:
What you'll learn ~
- The main types and styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to store and serve wine
- The principles of food and wine pairing
- How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
What you get ~
- Level 2 Study Guide and Workbook
- 16 Hours of Instructor-led training
- 1-hour supervised assessment
- All wine samples
- A fun learning environment
After successful completion, you will receive a digital WSET certificate and lapel pin.
