The WSET Level 1 Wines is a basic level introduction to wine, for those who want to start a career in the wine business or for wine enthusiasts. In this class, we taste 9 different wines and learn about major grape varieties, wine regions, storage, and the service of wine. We also do an interesting food and wine pairing. Learn more about what we will cover during the class here: WSET Level 1 in Wines Specification (2022).

The price includes the WSET Level 1 in Wines Study Guide, tuition, all wines, printed materials, and the exam. There is a $9 flat fee for shipping of study materials. Students who attend the classes in Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Tallahassee also receive 6 ISO tasting glasses to take home, which accounts for the discrepancy in price.

Class Format

This is an in-person, one day class that takes place from 9am to 4:30pm on a Saturday. Please select dates below. The course instructors are: Alessandra Esteves DipWSET, Rebecca Hodges WSET L3 Certified, Carolina Gonzalez WSET L3 Certified, Lyn Farmer DipWSET, and Henry Brimo DipWSET. You can learn more about our team here.

Language

English

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 45 minutes. The assessment will take place on the same date as the class, at the end of the day. A total mark of 70% is required to achieve a pass. All students who pass will be issued with a digital certificate and a digital lapel pin. Kindly note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Entry Requirements

You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in any alcohol tasting.

Refunds/Changes

If you need to cancel or change the date of the course for any reason you can do so for a $35 administrative fee. Making changes to your registration within 13 business days of the class date will result in an administrative change fee of $175. No refunds are given for changes made within 3 business days of the class date.

Printed Materials

All students will be sent printed study materials to the mailing address provided upon course registration and will receive tracking information when the materials have been shipped. We recommend adding the email address ‘info@floridawineacademy.com’ to your safe sender list, in order to prevent any relevant communication going to spam. It is the responsibility of the student to liaise with USPS regarding any issue relating to the delivery of these materials. Florida Wine Academy is unable to replace printed study materials free of charge in the case that an issue arises with delivery. Kindly note that in the situation where a student wishes to cancel their course registration, the cost of the printed study materials is non-refundable.

Dates

This is an in-person, one day class that takes place from 9am to 4:30pm on either a Saturday or a Monday. Please select dates below.

• January 10th, 2026 - from 9am to 4.30pm - Miami Culinary Institute (Downtown Miami)
• January 31st, 2026 - from 9am to 4.30pm - West Palm Beach (Hyatt Place)
• February 9th, 2026 - from 9am to 4.30pm - 305 Wines, Pinecrest
  February 9th, 2026 - from 9am to 4.30pm - Ocala (World Equestrian Center)
• January 10th, 2026 - from 9am to 4.30pm - Miami Culinary Institute (Downtown Miami)

For private classes and other dates, please email info@floridawineacademy.com.

Miami courses will take place at 305 Wines (8233 South Dixie Highway, Miami FL, 33143) or the Miami Culinary Institute Food & Wine Theatre (415 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33132).

Fort Lauderdale courses will take place at the Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port (4801 Anglers Ave, Davie, FL 33312).

West Palm Beach courses will take place at the Hyatt Place West Palm Beach/Downtown (295 Lakeview Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33401).

Ocala courses will take place at the World Equestrian Center (1390 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482). 

Exact location is to be confirmed for Tallahassee. We are also offering the WSET Level 1 in Wines certification online.

What Happens after Course Registration

1. Immediately: You will receive an automated email order confirmation after registering for a course.
2. Within two business days of your order: Florida Wine Academy will ship the WSET Level 1 in Wines workbook to the mailing address provided upon registration. You will receive a tracking number once this has shipped.
3. One month prior to the course start date: Florida Wine Academy will send you a welcome email containing more information about the course.