This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines.

The virtual D6 Diploma course is an independent research paper on a wine-related topic. Each year on Aug 1st, WSET announces two new topics for the coming academic year. Candidates may selected a topic that interests them and complete a 3,000 word research paper independently. The topic of this paper is Regenerative Viticulture. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by Jan  15, 2024. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is July 31, 2024. A hard copy of the paper must arrive before end of business (5pm CST) on July 31, 2024.

General Tips:

  • Follow all the regulations outlined in the paper guidance.
  • Don’t change the name of the paper.
  • Your paper must have a diverse bibliography.
  • Your paper must be cited. Check out Purdue Owl for citation examples. (owl.purdue.edu)
  • Follow the brief. Your  paper should answer the questions in the brief. Stay on topic.
  • Let someone else read the brief and the paper to be sure you have answered the questions on the brief.
  • Your paper must have a WSET issued cover sheet. (see below)
  • WSET_L4Diploma_D6_Guidance Submission Procedure and FAQs August 2023
  • WSET_L4Diploma_D6_cover sheet_Feb2021