Wset Level 1 Award in Wines (In-Person) - Feb 2027

About this course

Participants explore the main factors that shape wine styles and taste, including key grape varieties such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir. Guided tastings use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) to describe and compare nine wines. The course also covers food and wine matching, wine storage and service, and common faults. A practical pairing exercise forms part of the classroom teaching, followed by a multiple-choice examination for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

What you'll learn

• Use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to describe wine
• Identify characteristics associated with key international grape varieties
• Explain how wine styles differ
• Apply basic principles of food and wine matching
• Describe appropriate wine storage and service practices
• Recognise common wine faults

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for beginners, including learners with little or no previous experience of wine or wine tasting. It suits those seeking an introductory classroom course, whether for general knowledge or as an initial step towards work in the drinks industry. Participation includes guided tasting, a food-and-wine exercise and a formal examination.

• Suitable for learners with little or no wine experience
• Includes a 30-question multiple-choice examination
• May be relevant to people considering a move into the drinks industry

Before you go

• A WSET Level 1 Study Guide is provided in advance.
• The course includes tastings of nine wines.
• Assessment is a 30-question multiple-choice paper, with 70% required to pass.
• Successful learners receive a secure, verifiable WSET digital certificate.
• Additional exam support may be available for learners with conditions such as dyslexia; the provider asks to be informed.