2008 Phillywine Schedule
Use this page to browse the start dates for our wine classes, the dates of wine tastings, and the dates of scheduled WSET exams. Use our calendar page for a more detailed, interactive listing of all of our events.
January
- January 7: WSET Diploma Unit 3 (Light Wines) Course begins.
- 20 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Culinary School of the Art Institute or the Restaurant School
- January 15: WSET Advanced
Certificate Course begins.
- 15 weeks, Tuesdays
- 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- At the Culinary School of the Art Institut
February
- February 6: WSET Intermediate Certificate Course begins.
- 10 weeks, Wednesdays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- February 7: Wine and Chocolate "Just Desserts" Class
- One Thursday evening
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Offered by and located at Temple University, Fort Washington
- February 11: "First Growth" Wine Class begins.
- 10 weeks, Mondays
- 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Offered by and located at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
- Society of Wine Educators "Certified Specialist in Wine" option available
- February 21: Introduction to
Wine Class begins.
- 3 weeks, Thursdays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Offered by and located at Temple University, Fort Washington
March
- March 7: Last date for Diploma students to register to submit Unit 1 coursework assignments due on April 8, 2008.
- March 10: WSET Diploma Unit 2 (Wine Production) Course begins.
- 11 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Culinary School of the Art Institute or at the Restaurant School
- March 14: Last date to register for the Intermediate Certificate Exam on April 2.
- March 20: Beyond the Basics Class
begins.
- 3 weeks, Thursdays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Offered by and located at Temple University, Fort Washington
April
- April 2: Review Session for the WSET Intermediate Certificate Exam
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- Open to in-class & home study students
- RSVP by email if you plan to attend
- April 4: Last date for WSET Diploma students to register to take the Unit 3 (Light Wines)Exam on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
- April 4: Last date for WSET Diploma students to register to take the
Unit 4 and/or Unit 5 and/or Unit 6 exams on Monday, June 9, 2008
- Note: The June 9, 2008 exams will be scheduled only if we have a minimum of 6 people sign up for them by April 4.
- April 8: WSET Diploma Unit 1 Coursework Assignments due.
- April 9: WSET Intermediate Certificate Exam
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- April 11: Last date to register for the WSET Advanced Certificate Exam on April 29
- April 15 or April 22: Review
Session for the WSET Advanced Certificate Exam
- Open to in-class & home study students
- RSVP by email if you plan to attend
- April 17: Wine and Cheese: A Perfect Marriage
- One Thursday evening
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Offered by and located at Temple University, Fort Washington
- April 29: WSET Advanced Certificate Exam
May
- May 9: Last date to register for the WSET Diploma Unit 2 (Wine Production) Exam on June 2
- May 10: Practice Exam for the WSET Diploma Unit 3 (Light Wines) Exam
- All day, Saturday
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- At the Culinary School of the Art Institute
- Open to in-class and home study students
- RSVP by email if you plan to attend
June
- June 2: WSET Diploma Unit 2 (Wine Production) Exam
- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- At the Culinary School of the Art Institue or at the Restaurant School
- June 9: WSET Diploma Exams for Unit 2, 4, 5 & 6
- Note: The June 9 exams will be held only if we have a minimum of 6 people signed up for them by April 4, 2008.
- Unit 2 exam, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Unit 5 (Sparkling Wines) exam, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
- Unit 6 (Fortified Wines) exam, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
- Unit 4 (Spirits) exam, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- June 10: WSET Diploma Unit 3 (Light Wines) Exam
- Full-day exam on a Tuesday
- 10 a.m to 4:30 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
July
- There are no events scheduled to begin this month, but ongoing events may still be in progress.
August
- There are no events scheduled to begin this month, but ongoing events may still be in progress.
September
- September 2: WSET Advanced Certificate Course begins
- 15 weeks, Tuesdays
- 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- At the Culinary School
- September 5: Last date to register for the WSET Diploma Unit 4, 5, and 6 Exams on November 5
- September 8: WSET Diploma Unit 1 and 2 (Business of Wine and Wine Production) Course begins
- 11 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Culinary School or the Restaurant School
- September 8: WSET Diploma Unit 5 (Sparkling Wines) Course begins
- 2 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m to 9 p.m. or 9:30 p.m.
- At the London Grill
- September 17: WSET Intermediate Certificate Course begins
- 10 weeks, Wednesdays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- September 22: WSET Diploma Unit 6 (Fortified Wines) Course begins
- 2 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the London Grill
October
- October 10: Last date to register to submit Unit 1 Coursework assignments due November 11
- October 13: WSET Diploma Unit 4 (Spirits) Course begins
- 3 weeks, Mondays
- 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- At the London Grill
- October 24: Last date to register for the Diploma Unit 3 Exam on January 7
November
- November 5: WSET Diploma Exams for Unit 2 and Units 4, 5 & 6
- Unit 2 (Wine Production) exam, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Unit 5 (Sparkling Wines) exam, 1 p.m to 2 p.m.
- Unit 6 (Fortified Wines) exam, 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Unit 4 (Spirits) exam, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- At the Sofitel Hotel
- November 11: Diploma Unit 1 Coursework Assignments Due for students who registered by October 10
December
- The schedule for December 2008 is not yet available.