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Perfect for holiday gift giving, Silvadore Wine Preserver helps keep leftover wine fresh. Using 100% Argon, Silvadore creates a safe barrier between your wine and oxygen in the head space of the bottle. Doing so keeps your uncorked wine fresh for several days. Since argon is an inert gas, it will not change the taste of your wine. Works great on preserving olive oils, too! Buy now and receive a 10% discount coupon code. -
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This course is the perfect starting point for those who are new to wine or have never taken a wine class before. While the course is designed to be completed in 1 month, student have the flexibility to move through the material at their own pace. Each session is outlined in the online course book, Virtual Wine Companion, with corresponding videos, photos, articles, quizzes, and assignments to reinforce key topics. By the end of the session, candidates will have a sound foundation of grape growing and winemaking as well as food & wine pairing. Additionally, students will learn how to construct a professional tasting note and improve their wine tasting skills. The course culminates with a final quiz to test your knowledge before the classroom is closed. -
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This course is the second course of a two-course series. Taking Unit 1 is not a prerequisite, but it is strongly suggested. While the course is designed to be completed in 1 month, student have the flexibility to move through the material at their own pace. Each session is outlined in the online course book, Virtual Wine Companion, with corresponding videos, photos, articles, quizzes, and assignments to reinforce key topics. By the end of the session, candidates will have a sound foundation of the classic grape varieties used in winemaking around the world. Additionally, students will have knowledge of how grape varieties change from region to region. Armed with this information, successful students will be able to anticipate how a wine will taste or what food the wine will pair with just by reading the label. The course culminates with a final quiz to test your knowledge before the classroom is closed. -
Perfect for people new to the world of wine, Wine 101 is designed to teach you how to taste wine like a professional. The course is one night for 2 hours (6pm - 8pm CST). It is taught by a live instructor online. No experience required. From your local retailer, please have the following wines ready during class: Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, California Chardonnay, Pinot Noir from Oregon or France, and a Zinfandel from California. Half bottles are a great way to keep costs down. -
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Wine 101: How to Taste Wine is designed to share information on classic grape varieties, how to taste wine like a pro as well as everyday wine service. Perfect for people new to the world of wine or those interested in learning how to select a bottle of wine from a retail shelf, this one-night class is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. This course is taught by a live instructor online using Zoom. Once you register, study materials & wine tasting list will be sent to you via regular mail. Please have a glass of wine with you during the class. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. After class, test your knowledge using our online quiz. -
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Spend a fall weekend surrounded by vineyards, exceptional wines, and world-class instruction at Wine Camp — a truly immersive experience for wine lovers of all levels. Presented in partnership with the American Wine School, this exclusive retreat offers the rare opphttps://gervasivineyard.com/wine-camp/ortunity to enjoy a luxury wine getaway and earn your WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certification. At the conclusion of the weekend, you’ll take the official WSET Level 2 exam, a 50-question multiple choice test. Upon passing, you’ll receive a WSET certificate — a prestigious credential recognized worldwide in the wine and hospitality industries. TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL GERVASI VINEYARDS DIRECTLY Limited spots available. Call 330-497-1000 ext. 139 to book. You’ll gain confidence in identifying and describing wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting®, while expanding your knowledge of:- Major grape varieties and their defining characteristics
- Key wine regions and labeling terms
- White, rosé, red, sparkling, and fortified wine production
- Principles of food and wine pairing
- Best practices for wine storage and service

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This 4-course series takes a dive into the major regions of France. The first class is an overview of winemaking and grape growing as well as tasting technique. After the Zoom launch class, the remaining three (3) classes will be taught in person in Chicago. Each week, two regions will be explored via instructor-led lectures and tastings. Wine laws, labelling terms, grapes and blends will be discussed along with environmental factors that make each region unique. No experience required. Once you register, study materials will be sent to you via regular mail. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. -
This 4-course series takes a dive into the major regions of France. All 4 classes are taught on ZOOM. A list of wines will be sent to you prior to the class, so you can purchase the wines locally. The first class is an overview of winemaking and grape growing as well as tasting technique. The remaining three (3) classes explore the major regions of France to include wine laws, labelling terms, grapes and blends will be discussed along with environmental factors that make each region unique. No experience required. Once you register, study materials will be sent to you via regular mail. A class link and wine list will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. -
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 Orange Wines. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is July 31, 2026. 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
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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 PIWIs. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by July 14, 2024. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is July 31, 2025. 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
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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 Virginia Wines. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by Jan 13, 2025. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is Jan 31, 2025. A hard copy of the paper must arrive before end of business (5pm CST) on Jan 31, 2025. 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
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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 Virginia Wines. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by Jan 13, 2025. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is Jan 31, 2025. A hard copy of the paper must arrive before end of business (5pm CST) on Jan 31, 2025. 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
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WSET Diploma in Wines is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. D1 Wine Production is the first course all Diploma candidates must take before moving on to other units. Your registration fee give you access to the WSET study book. Once your registration is processed, you will gain access to the materials online and may begin studying right away. Registration is good for three (3) years. To begin Diploma Courses, please purchase either Jan 2024 or June 2024 Course. -
This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. The virtual D4 Diploma course focuses on sparkling wines around the world. The course includes the Diploma D4 eBook, Online Course and American Wine School Virtual Classes on Zoom. The D4 exam takes place in Chicago. The exam date is associated with the course and cannot be changed as exams are ordered in advance. Candidates who miss their scheduled exam will be subject to a missed exam fee. -
This course is for those who have earned the WSET Level 3 in Wines. The virtual D4 Diploma course focuses on sparkling wines around the world. The course includes the Diploma D4 eBook, Online Course and American Wine School Virtual Classes on Zoom. The D4 exam takes place in Chicago. The exam date is associated with the course and cannot be changed as exams are ordered in advance. Candidates who miss their scheduled exam will be subject to a missed exam fee. -
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 Closures. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by Jan 15, 2023. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is Jan 31, 2023. -
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 South African Wine Industry. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by January 7, 2022. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is January 31, 2022. -
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 Sustainability. Candidates must register by purchasing this product by July 8, 2022. The submission date for a hard copy of the paper is July 31, 2022. -
This is a 4-week course with 6 learning modules. The program is 100% online with support from an online educator. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete, plus revision time. You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course should you have any questions. While tasting is not part of the exam, students should sample different types of sake. Suggested sakes can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes online for review. The textbook is provided within the online material. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
This is a 4-week course with 6 learning modules. The program is 100% online with support from an online educator. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete, plus revision time. You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course should you have any questions. While tasting is not part of the exam, students should sample different types of sake. Suggested sakes can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes online for review. The textbook is provided within the online material. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
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This is a 4-week course with 6 learning modules. The program is 100% online with support from an online educator. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete, plus revision time. You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course should you have any questions. While tasting is not part of the exam, students should sample different types of sake. Suggested sakes can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes online for review. The textbook is provided within the online material. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
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This is a 4-week course with 6 learning modules. The program is 100% online with support from an online educator. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete, plus revision time. You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course should you have any questions. While tasting is not part of the exam, students should sample different types of sake. Suggested sakes can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes online for review. The textbook is provided within the online material. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
This is a 4-week course with 6 learning modules. The program is 100% online with support from an online educator. The course material should take about 6 hours to complete, plus revision time. You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course should you have any questions. While tasting is not part of the exam, students should sample different types of sake. Suggested sakes can be found in the Specification. Students can post their tasting notes online for review. The textbook is provided within the online material. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
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This entry-level course provides basic information on spirits. Discover the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas, and how cocktail recipes work. Perfect for people new to the world of spirits, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Spirits certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
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This entry-level course provides basic information on spirits. Discover the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas, and how cocktail recipes work. Perfect for people new to the world of spirits, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Spirits certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit. -
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This entry-level course provides basic information on spirits. Discover the main styles and types of spirits through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavours and aromas, and how cocktail recipes work. Perfect for people new to the world of spirits, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Spirits certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. Your exam maybe taken in-person in Chicago or online in the comfort of your own home. Please indicate in the comment section which exam mode you would like to sit.