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WSET WINE COURSES · WHISTLER

Learn wine in Whistler.

Learn with Joanne, taste alongside other wine learners and turn your curiosity into structured knowledge. Choose a beginner introduction or go deeper with WSET Level 2.

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WSET IN WHISTLER

Upcoming Course

WSET Level 2 in Wines — Whistler

November 16–18 & 23–25, 2026
8:45 am–12:45 pm

Exam: December 9, 2026

Mekong Restaurant
Creekside, Whistler

$1,299
Registration closes November 2
No prerequisites required

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Poster for the WSET Level 2 in Wines course in Whistler, November 2026.

CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

Level 1 or Level 2?

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Ready for more depth? Understand how grapes, regions, climate and winemaking shape wine, with guided tasting throughout the course.

$1,299 CAD · In-person study and tasting

Next dates based on enrolment.

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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

New to wine or looking for a structured introduction? Build confidence with wine styles, grapes, tasting, food pairing and service.

$599 CAD · One-day in-person course

Next dates based on enrolment.

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You do not need Level 1 before Level 2. Choose Level 1 for the fundamentals, or Level 2 for a more substantial course.

Join the next Whistler class.

In-person courses require a minimum of 8 students to run. Dates and venue are confirmed based on enrolment.

Individuals and local hospitality businesses can register for the next course. Contact Joanne if you'd like to send one or several staff members.

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LEARN WITH SOMMWINE

Don't just memorize. Understand why.

Joanne is a WSET Diploma graduate, certified WSET wine educator and sommelier, with more than 15 years' experience in wine and hospitality. She has taught WSET in Whistler since 2018.

Connect the classroom learning with what's in your glass. Practise tasting, compare styles and build knowledge you can use at home or at work. Both Level 1 and Level 2 courses include free access to the relevant SommWine Ultimate Guide.

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ANOTHER WAY TO LEARN

Prefer to start now?

Study Level 1 or Level 2 online with SommWine. Explore the course pages for current availability, educator support and study details.

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Choose your next step.

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Looking ahead to advanced study? Level 3 builds on Level 2 knowledge. Contact Joanne about future study.

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Why?

Free Stuff + Great Wine Content

And if you sign up today, receive a free chicken wine pairing exercise in your email and free access to our Ultimate Guide to WSET Level 1 in Wines course!

Let's Connect!

69-2400 Cavendish Way, Whistler BC

604 902 6406

joanne@sommwine.com

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