Cultivate FLX was created to develop and foster wine knowledge and expertise for wine professionals and enthusiasts through the globally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Cultivating a community of international wine expertise.
You'll Pass With Us
We can’t guarantee that you will pass… you still have to study. But, our classes are set up to give you the best opportunity to earn your WSET certification.
Our results prove it.
What Are The Keys To Our Success?
We Don't Believe In Boot Camps
Countless studies have proven that shorter class times yield the best results. After about 90 minutes, proactive learning greatly diminishes and students lose attention.
Our course educators have been involed with WSET for more than a decade, and they understand the magnitude of thorough information that needs to be understood to pass.
To adequately develop the skills needed to pass the examinations, the classes are staggered in short spurts over numerous weeks. All of the in-person classes are no more than two hours at a time, and are held every week on weekday evenings, allowing industry professionals the chance to participate even in the “busy season.’”
Our mission is to cultivate a community of international wine expertise in the Finger Lakes, not merely to rush students through the certifications.
Our Venue
All of our classes are hosted at ONCE Finger Lakes. The wide open, modern, and clean space offers students the best atmosphere for cultivating their education.
In the summer, the garage doors our open with a wonderful view of Seneca Lake.
Once FInger Lakes is located at 655 NY-14, Penn Yan NY, 14424.
Our Cultivators
The Cultivate Educators bring their international wine expertise to candidates attending classes. Their first-hand experience in all facets of the wine industry include production, distribution, on-premise sales, marketing and hospitality.
Brandon Thomas DipWSET
Owner & Nominated Educator
Brandon earned his WSET Diploma in 2013 and subsequently WSET Certified Educator in 2015. For over 18 years, he has held reputable positions in all facets of the wine industry – Restaurant Fine Wine Director, Import and Distribution Product Development, and Winery Digital Marketing and Brand Management. Brandon brings his first-hand experience to his students professionally visiting regions in France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Israel, and California.
Meaghan Frank DipWSET
Nominated Educator
Meaghan Frank is the fourth generation of the Frank family to manage Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery in the Finger Lakes, NY. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and two post-graduate degrees; one in Wine Business from the University of Adelaide in Australia and one in enology from Cornell University.
What Are Our Graduates Saying?
In-Person Classes Registering Now
WSET Level 1 - September 14th
Join us beginning Tuesday, September 14th for our next WSET Level 1 Award in Wines class. The class includes 3 weeks of in-class instruction followed by an one-hour examination the following week.
$279 all-inclusive. Class size is limited so sign up early to secure your seat.
WSET Level 2 - September 13th
Join us beginning Monday, September 13th for our next WSET Level 2 Award in Wines class. The class includes 8 weeks of in-class instruction followed by an one-hour examination the following week.
$699 all-inclusive or Pay in Four Payments of $174.75. Class size is limited so sign up early to secure your seat.
