Course curriculum

  • 01

    Getting Started - Critical Resources

    • WSET Level 4 Diploma In Wines Specification

    • Tasting Exam Guidance

    • Theory Exam Guidance

    • WSET Level 4 Diploma In Wines Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine - NEW! August 2023

    • Examiners' Report for January 2020 Examinations

    • IWEG Diploma Video Series - Tasting Guidance "Introduction to L4 Tasting" with Peter Wearing, DipWSET

    • Examiners' Report for October 2021
  • 02

    D1 Wine Production

    • D1 REQUIRED READING - NEW! August 2023

    • Copy of Presentation "The Growing Environment"

    • Copy of Presentation "Grape Growing Options"

    • Copy of Presentation "Common Winemaking Options"

    • Copy of Presentation "White Wine Making Options"

    • Copy of Presentation "Red and Rose Wine Making Options"

    • Handout - White Wine Making Options

    • Handout - Red and Rose Winemaking Options

    • D1 Mock Theory Examination

  • 03

    D2 Wine Business

    • D2 REQUIRED READING - NEW! August 2023

    • Copy of Presentation "Factors That Contribute To The Price Of Wine"

    • Copy of Presentation "Businesses Engaged In Wine Production"

    • Copy of Presentation "Key Considerations in Wine Marketing"

    • D2 Mock Theory Examination
  • 04

    D3 Wines of the World

    • D3 REQUIRED READING - NEW! August 2023
  • 05

    D4 Sparkling Wines

    • D4 REQUIRED READING - NEW! August 2023

    • Copy of Presentation "Traditional Method Sparkling Wines"

    • Copy of Presentation "Champagne"

    • Copy of Presentation "Rose and other Traditional Method Sparkling Wines"

    • Copy of Presentation "Tank, Ancestral, Pet Nat Sparkling Wines"

    • D4 Mock Examination
  • 06

    D5 Fortified Wines

    • D5 REQUIRED READING - NEW! August 2023

    • Copy of Presentation "Fortification and Maturation Options"

    • Copy of Presentation "Production of Sherry"

    • Copy of Presentation "Sherry Styles"

    • Copy of Presentation "Port Production: Ruby and Vintage"

    • Copy of Presentation "Port Production: White and Tawny"

    • Copy of Presentation "Madeira"

    • Copy of Presentation "VDNs and Rutherglen Muscat"

    • D5 Mock Examination
  • 07

    D6 Research Assignment

    • D6 Research Assignment Guidance
  • 08

    Diploma Exams Assessment Schedules

    • Exam Assessment Dates June 2022- July 2024