D2 wine business

D2: Wine Business builds a clear, practical understanding of how the wine industry operates—from production to the point of sale. Students explore the different business types involved in bringing wine to market, the key drivers behind pricing, and the strategic decisions that shape wine marketing in both local and global contexts. The course also examines distribution channels and route-to-market options, equipping students with the commercial insight and critical thinking skills needed for professional advancement within the wine industry.

WSET Diploma - D2: Wine Business
$795.00

  • Before studying D2, you must first study and test for D1 (you do not need to have your results before beginning your D2 studies).

  • D2: Wine Business is designed around how students learn best, combining flexible online study with a focused in-person workshop day. The interactive in-person session brings the material to life through discussion and real-world application. Whereas online study supports deep investigation of content through critical thinking activities and practice exams graded with examiner-level feedback. This blended format builds both understanding and exam confidence.

  • The D2 Wine Business exam is a one-hour test with short-answer questions that test your understanding of market structures, business strategies, finance, and the factors influencing supply and demand.

    To succeed, you’ll need to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios—analyzing how decisions around production, distribution, and marketing impact profitability and positioning. Clear, structured answers and the ability to think commercially are key to strong performance.

  • We offer the D2 Course two times per year.

    FALL COHORT
    Duration: November 1 – December 20, 2026
    In-person Diploma Days: Saturday, November 14, 9:30am to 5:30pm (Portland)
    Exam date: Wednesday, January 20, 2027; 11:30am to 12:30pm
    Registration deadline: October 15, 2026

    SPRING COHORT
    Duration: April 1 – May 20, 2027
    In-person Diploma Days: TBA
    Exam date: Wednesday, June 9, 2027
    Registration deadline: March 15, 2027