Wine House Classes - UPDATED October 22

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We continue to offer various levels of WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) Award in Wines courses. Some courses have been adapted to use technology in the educational process for flexibility and to ensure student and instructor safety. Please see below for each course's details, as each course is structured differently, with differing levels of in-person and online instruction, tasting and exams. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 tests are required for the indoor sessions.

As noted in Food & Wine, the Wine House was named one of ten of the “World’s Best Wine Shops.” In addition to being described as a “wine geek’s dream destination” with modest markups and excellent small-production offerings, we were noted for having “an impressive lineup of classes.” We are renovating our main event room upstairs above The Wine House and look forward to welcoming customers back for events and The Wine House Kitchen restaurant. Stay tuned!

SUMMARY OF UPCOMING WINE HOUSE CLASSES
(LOS ANGELES)

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, (ONLINE)
Access begins Monday, November 1, $299
Note: Registration closes Saturday Oct. 23

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (In Person)
Begins Saturday, November 6, $1,395

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, (HYBRID)
Access Begins Monday, December 13, $675

See cancellation policy for each class below.

Scroll down for details on these classes.

Register by: Saturday, October 23
Course starts: Monday, November 1
Course finishes: Sunday, November 28
In-person exam (45 minutes): Tuesday, November 30 (time TBC)
Exam Location: Addie’s Place, the private room above The Wine House (Los Angeles).
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test from previous 48 hours required for in-person examination and masks are required.
Online exam available for $90. Online exam with remote proctoring (invigilation) requires two devices: a PC/Mac/Linux device to take the exam on and a mobile device for recording the exam room. Please let us know when registering for the course if you require an online exam.

This Level 1 Award in Wines is a 4-week, 7 module online learning program with educator support available during the course. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4-week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

The course prepares the student for WSET qualifications and they are guided by a WSET online educator. Students can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand the differences between grape varieties and types and styles of wine.

Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies and upon registration, students will be recommended wines to taste. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

Online study materials will be sent to the student’s email address between October 25 and 31 by the WSET. Students will be automatically registered to take the in-person exam on Tuesday, November 30.

Modules for this 4-week Online Course
Module 1 – What is Wine & How is it Made?
Module 2 – Types & Styles of Wine
Module 3 – Introduction to Tasting
Module 4 – Grape Varieties & Wines
Module 5 – Storage & Service of Wines
Module 6 – Pairing Food & Wines
Module 7 – Revision & Resources

This online course includes:
All online study materials
1 year of online course materials access
In-person exam fees (online exam available for $90)
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
If exam re-sit is needed, exams will be available upon request @ The Wine House, Los Angeles ($90 fee)

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, October 23, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.

Time: Saturday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Class Dates: November 6, 13; December 4; January 8, 15, 2022
Exam: Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11AM
Where: TBA
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019

IMPORTANT: Classes will be taught in-person indoors. Proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test from previous 48 hours required for all classes and exam. Masks will be required when NOT tasting wines.

Suggested prerequisite: Pass the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or interview and test with instructor.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Award in Wines (Advanced Certificate) course is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of equivalent education courses or sufficient wine trade experience. The WSET course covers wines of the world in considerable depth over 35 hours. All sessions include tastings.

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines requires students to prove competency in theory and tasting. The examination for the Advanced Certificate is in two parts, a theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short-answer questions and a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of two wines. The WSET recommends that students complete at least 56 hours of personal study outside the classroom hours during their course of study. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is a prerequisite for students wishing to progress to the Level 4 Diploma Course. Students cannot enroll in a Diploma course until they have passed the Level 3 Course.

Study materials available for pick up as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up materials before the first class on November 6.

To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin, monicam@winehouse.com.

Two installment payment plan available. Please call the Order Desk for details, 310.479.3731, ext 0.

This course has a 72-hour cancellation policy.

This is a transitional HYBRID course taught in Los Angeles with ONLINE modules plus an in-person guided tasting, and an in-person exam.

Register by: 5PM on Saturday, December 4, 2021
Online course starts: Monday, December 13, 2021
Course finishes: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Wine tasting: Course includes in-person tasting of 20+ wines on Sunday, January 9, 2022, between 9AM and 3PM indoors. There will be a short break for lunch; students should bring own lunch. Tasting led by Monica Marin FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
In-person exam (60 minutes): Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:30AM indoors. Masks are required.
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test from previous 48 hours required for tasting and in-person exam.

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry but who have little previous knowledge of wine. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who want a serious education in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.

The course is based around a 5-week, 6-module online program with a recommendation of 6 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook (30 hours total for the course). Regular access and participation in the course online activities with the WSET online educator is essential for this mode of study. The online course structure allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars.

The course prepares the student for the WSET qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognize the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.

This course includes an in-person tasting of 20+ wines on Sunday, January 9, 2022 led by Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019. Students may taste additional recommended wines as found in the course specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the WSET online educator.

Level 2 Award in Wines Online Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service
Module 2: Factors Affecting Wine Style & Quality
Module 3: Still Red Wine
Module 4: Still White Wine
Module 5: Other Styles of Wine
Module 6: Revision & Feedback Questionnaire

This HYBRID course includes:
All printed study materials
5-week, 6-module online program with a WSET online educator
1 year of online course materials access
In-person tasting of 20+ wines led by Monica Marin
Exam fees for in-person exam
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)

If in-person exam re-sit is needed, this will be available upon request @ The Wine House, Los Angeles ($140 fee)

To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin, monicam@winehouse.com

CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, December 5, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, December 4, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.