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 ~

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.