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 -
1 Day Only: November 16th, 2025 - 9am to 5:30pm COST: $410 w/Lunch & Tour
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 Includes Lunch and Winery Tour
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (this is a multiple week course).
Next Class Dates: October 9, 16, 30, November 6, 13, 20.
COST: $880 *Exam: November 20th at Bernardo Winery
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.

