Dallas Wine Education Center

WSET Diploma Unit D1: Wine Production – Course and Exam

UnitClass TimeRecommended Self Study TimeFormatExamCost
D1: Wine Production16 hours80 hoursIn-person or Online90 min. Written Exam$1,495

What is Included

  • WSET Diploma Registration Fee (valid for 3 years)
  • Tuition
  • WSET Diploma Unit D1 Examination at Dallas Wine Education Center
  • Digital course materials provided in a printable PDF format, plus other digital learning resources where applicable
  • Wine samples
    • Served during in-person classes
    • Provided in 2 oz glass bottle formats for online students
      Online course samples may be:
      • Picked up from DWC on designated dates at no additional charge
      • Shipped for an additional fee, calculated based on the candidate’s delivery address

Course Content

This unit explores how grapes are grown and how winemaking decisions shape the final style, quality, and value of wine.

Key areas of study include:

  • Vine structure and growth
    An overview of the vine’s anatomy and grape development, providing essential context for understanding vineyard and winemaking decisions.
  • Viticultural choices and vineyard management
    An examination of different grape-growing approaches, including how viticultural practices influence yields, grape quality, and wine style.
  • Environmental influences in the vineyard
    A study of natural factors such as climate, soil, and site conditions, and how they affect the vine’s capacity to produce grapes for wines at varying quality levels, styles, and price points.
  • Winemaking and post-fermentation techniques
    An analysis of key winemaking decisions after harvest, including fermentation and post-fermentation options, and how these choices impact wine style, quality, price, and market positioning.

Prerequisites

  • Candidates must have successfully passed the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines examination.
  • Candidates are required to provide their WSET candidate number at registration. This number appears on the Letter of Achievement issued with the Level 3 qualification (not on the certificate).
  • Students who completed Level 3 with another Approved Programme Provider (APP) must contact that provider to obtain their candidate number.

Terms & Conditions

  • Exams may not be canceled or rescheduled after the registration deadline listed for each course. A new exam can be selected for a fee of $350, provided the candidate registers for the new exam date at least four (4) weeks in advance.
  • Students transferring to DWEC from another APP may select the exam-only option only if all required coursework has been fully completed with their original APP. Otherwise, students must enroll in and complete the full course at DWEC to be eligible to sit for the exam.
  • Refunds of the original payment, minus a 3% finance fee and a $50 administrative fee, are available if requested in writing (admin@dallaswinecenter.com) prior to the course registration deadline. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after the registration deadline.
  • DWEC’s general school policies are available on our School Policies page.

Course Schedule Options

In-person (May 2-10, 2026)

Saturdays and Sundays, May 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2026 between 10:00am – 2:00pm
In-person at Blind Bishop (310 Sunset Ave. Dallas, TX 75208)
Registration deadline: April 10, 2026
Exam on Sunday May 10, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

    Live on Zoom (Jul 9 – Aug 13, 2026)

    Thursdays Jul 9, 16, 23 and 30 between 6:30pm – 9:30pm and Aug 6 and 13 between 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    On Zoom, live
    Registration deadline: Jul 8, 2026
    Exam on Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 between 2:00pm – 3:30pm

    WSET Diploma Unit 1 – Wine Production Registration Form

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    Location:

    310 Sunset Ave.
    Dallas, TX 75208

    Phone:

    972-863-9835