Beginner Level Course

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

The WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) is globally recognized as the international standard in wine qualifications. We offer WSET courses that are ideal for new or established wine industry and hospitality professionals, as well as wine enthusiasts who are seeking to excel their wine knowledge.

Course Description

The Level 1 Award in Wines course is a beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those working in the wine or hospitality industry and passionate wine enthusiasts. You will explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings.

What you'll learn:

The main types and styles of wine
Common wine grapes and their characteristics
How to store and serve wine
The principles of food and wine pairing
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Course Details

Classroom Course – $399 (includes study guide, instruction, printed material, wine tasting, and exam)

Prerequisites: None. However, you must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in wine tasting.

Course Delivery: A one-day in-person class that includes 6 hours of study time plus the examination. To learn more about what we will cover during the class, check this out: WSET Level 1 in Wines Specification (2022).

Assessment: A closed-book, 30 multiple choice question examination to be completed within 45 minutes. The assessment will take place on the same day of the class, at the end of the day. You must earn a 70% to pass the examination. All students who pass will be issued a WSET certificate and a lapel pin.

NOTE: Soleil Academy of Wine is the proud Tampa Bay satellite of Wine Smarties, WSET Approved Program Provider, Centre 3217.