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WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines:
Vancouver

Are you ready to change your life?

Fine Vintage is the only provider of the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Vancouver. We have achieved outstanding results at the WSET Level 4 Diploma level. Since 2005, we have been shortlisted for “WSET Educator of the Year” three times, and we have won it outright in 2011. This is the highest award for WSET wine schools and over 2,000 companies compete for it. We aim to offer the gold standard of all WSET Level 4 Diploma programs. Expert instructors teach on their subject matter. No expense is spared in the tastings. We also provide you with comprehensive proprietary documents detailing what to study, when, and how to prepare for the tastings and theory examinations. We want you to pass.

WSET DIPLOMA IN VANCOUVER:
UNIT BY UNIT PROGRAM

We recommend taking the Units in the following order:

D1: Wine Production
D2: Wine Business
D4: Sparkling Wines
D5: Fortified Wines
D3: World of Wine
D6: Research Assignment

WSET Level 4 Diploma D1: Wine Production
Who is this course for?
The Unit D1 must be taken before any other unit. The unit covers viticulture, vinification, maturation, and finishing. See the full course description for exam information.
WSET Level 3 Required
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Sessions: Saturdays, January 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, February 7th 2026; In-Person Exam: To be confirmed
Time: Zoom Sessions: 9am - 12pm Pacific Time; In-Person Session: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Instructor: Geoffrey Moss MW
Price: $1645.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma D2: Wine Business
Who is this course for?
The Unit D2 must be taken after Unit D1 and before taking any other unit. The Unit D2 covers the business of wine, including the types of businesses engaged in wine production, routes to market, the costing of wine, and wine marketing. See the full course description for exam information.
WSET Level 3 Required
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Sessions: Saturdays, September 13th, 20th & October 4th; In-Person (Exam): Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Time: Zoom Sessions: 9am - 12pm Pacific Time; In-Person Session: 11am - 1pm
Instructor: Geoffrey Moss MW
Price: $695.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma D3: Wines of the World
Who is this course for?
This Unit is the biggest of all 6 Diploma Units and delves into the world of light wines, covering the classic regions of Europe and the main regions of the New World.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Session: Saturday, February 7th, 2026; In-Person Sessions: Sat/Sun, Feb 28th/Mar 1st, Apr 11th/12th, May 23rd/24th, Jun 13th/14th, Jul 25th/26th, Aug 29th/30th, Sep 26th/27th; Wed/Thu, Oct 21st/22nd, 2026
Time: Zoom Session: 9:00am - 10:30am Pacific Time; In-Person Sessions: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Instructor: Multiple Instructors
Price: $5995.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma D4: Sparkling Wines
Who is this course for?
This Unit explores the world of classic sparkling wines. This Unit on sparkling wines, D4, is frequently taken before Unit D3. Many students also take Unit D5 at the same time as Unit D4.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Session: Saturday, November 1st, 2025; In-Person Sessions: Sat/Sun, Nov 29th/30th, 2025; Tue/Wed, Jan 20th/21st, 2026
Time: Zoom Session: 9:00am - 10:30am Pacific Time; In-Person Sessions: Nov 29th: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Nov 30th: 9:30am - 1:00pm; Jan 20th: 9:30am - 1:00pm; Jan 21st (Exam): 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Instructor: Lynn Coulthard
Price: $1995.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma D5: Fortified Wines
Who is this course for?
This Unit explores the world of classic fortified wines. This Unit on fortified wines, D5, is frequently taken before Unit D3. Many students also take Unit D4 at the same time as Unit D5.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: Zoom Session: Nov 1st, 2025; In-Person Sessions: Nov 30th/Dec 1st, 2025; Tue/Wed, Jan 20th/21st, 2026
Time: Zoom Session: 10:45am - 12:15pm Pacific Time; In-Person Sessions: Nov 30th: 2:00pm - 5:30pm; Dec 1st: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Jan 20th: 2:00pm - 5:30pm; Jan 21st (Exam): 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Instructor: David Munro
Price: $1995.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma D6: Research Assignment
Who is this course for?
This Unit is a 3,000-word research assignment on a topic determined by the WSET. This topic is released on August 1st of each academic year. This research paper is done on your own time, however we provide a guidance session via Zoom.
Units D1 & D2 Taken
WSET Diploma
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Date: Saturday, November 1st 2025 (Zoom Session); Friday, January 30th 2026 (Submission Deadline)
Time: Zoom Session: 11am - 12:30pm PST; Submission Deadline: 5pm PST
Instructor: David Munro
Price: $495.00
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Registration Deadline: January 9th 2026; Topic: Wine Fraud

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WHO TAKES THIS COURSE?

In the WSET Level 4 Diploma course we typically have a surprising number of wine enthusiasts who are extremely passionate. The Level 4 Diploma is the most respected trade qualification from the WSET and so we have people looking for this qualification to take their career to the next level.

COURSE PREPARATION

The day you register is the day the course starts. We email you with details on what to read and how to prepare so you come to the course ready to hit the ground running.

TASTING GLASSES

On the first in-person day of your Unit D1 you will receive a set of 6 professional ISO tasting glasses. These are compliments of Fine Vintage and are yours to keep forever.

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