The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is the ideal starting point for anyone looking to achieve a qualification in wine, considering embarking on a professional career in the drinks industry or has little or no prior experience of wine tasting. It is an enjoyable, relaxed and interactive course which is completed in a single day, including the exam, making it easy to fit in with busy working schedules.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification.

COURSE SYNOPSIS 

• Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Food and Wine Pairing: A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
• Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
• Types and Styles of Wine: Learn about what makes wines taste different
• Grape Varieties: Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties
• Main white grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
• Main black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
• Named Wines: Pinot Grigio, Muscadet, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes, Claret, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti
• Duration of course : 1 day inclusive of examination
• Examination: 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
• Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

The Fee of £165 includes

•  Study book    
•  Around ten wines to taste
•  Food and Wine matching activities
•  Professional WSET tuition
•  Examination Fees
•  Internationally-recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass. 

Special Educational Needs: please make the School aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.