WSET Level 1 in Wine Course run by l’Art du Vin

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is an internationally recognised, beginner-level qualification designed for those starting a career in wine or with a personal interest in the subject. This one-day course is fully accredited as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification by Ofqual, the UK’s qualifications regulator...

Led by Richard Bouglet of L’Art du Vin, a WSET Level 4 Diploma holder with over 35 years of experience in the wine trade, the course combines engaging instruction with practical activities, including guided tastings and food and wine matching exercises. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

What you will 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)

Assessment:
Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Good to know

The price of the course includes:

  • Wines tasted on the course
  • Study material provided on the day- food & wine matching activities
  • Level 4 qualified Tutor with over 30 years of experience in the trade
  • Light lunch
  • Examination fees
  • Internationally-recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass

Please let us know of any dietary requirements, allergies or special accommodations required at the time of booking. We will be as flexible as possible, when we can, so as to be inclusive to all students but we may not be able to substitute ingredients in the recipes.

We do everything we can to reduce the risk of cross contamination, however we cannot guarantee a completely allergen free environment and therefore our kitchens may be unsuitable for students with severe or life-threatening allergies.

*Please note this list is not exhaustive.

You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download this Specification.

£235

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