WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines: Unit D1 Wine Production Online Live

$1,495 – Online Live Series (class recordings available*) with wine samples included

What’s Included

• WSET 3-year registration fee
• Online access to Diploma textbooks (PDF files for printing); digital eBooks; and other key study resources
• Five-week live online course via Zoom
• Wine samples (1 or 2 ounce glass bottles with screwcaps, pickup or shipping available)
• Unit D1 examination at Capital Wine School (1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions)

Course Schedule

• Class Dates (Zoom): May 13, 20, June 3, 10, 17
• Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm ET
• Exam: Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 6:00–7:30pm (in-person at Capital Wine School)

Early registration recommended: Students are encouraged to register at least two weeks before the course begins to gain early access to the WSET online textbook and other Diploma related materials.

Course Content

This unit focuses on:

• Vine requirements
• Anatomy of the vine and grape
• Grape growing options, explaining and evaluating the different approaches and how these options affect grape yields, quality and the final wine produced
• Natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the vine’s ability to produce grapes for wines of different styles, quality levels and price
• Winemaking and post-fermentation options and how they influence the style, quality and price of wines

Important:

• Unit D1 must be taken before attempting any other Diploma course.
• This course provides the foundation for Units D2 – D6.
• In addition to the guided learning hours/classroom time offered in this course, the WSET recommends a minimum of 80 hours of private study time for this unit
• Zoom invitations are usually emailed the day before or the morning of the first class session.

Eligibility

• You must have passed the WSET Level 3 exam before registering for the Diploma program.
• Students must provide their WSET candidate number when registering. Candidate numbers are listed on the letter of achievement received with your Level 3 certificate (not on the certificate itself). If you earned your Level 3 with another APP, please contact them for this number.

Wine Samples

• Pickup Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 from 12:00pm – 5:00pm (curbside, by appointment). This date will not appear on your registration confirmation, so please make note. We cannot accommodate requests for early pickup.

• Shipping Option: Available for an additional fee. Requests must be made at least 7 days before the first class by emailing info@capitalwineschool.com. Samples will ship to arrive on or around the first class date. Early arrival or guaranteed delivery dates are not available.

Class Recordings

• The Capital Wine School makes every effort to record each class and provide access for up to one week after the scheduled session.
• Occasionally, technical issues may prevent recording. Refunds or concessions are not available in these cases.
• Students are strongly encouraged to attend live whenever possible.

Exam Rescheduling

Students who are unable to attend the exam date associated with this course may request registration for a future scheduled exam for $350.00.

Additional Information

• Download the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines Specifications PDF
• All study materials are digital only (no printed books provided).
• To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
• By registering, you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.