The WSET Level 1 Wines Luxury course offers an exclusive experience: a small group of students will 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 class will include a tasting of the following 11 wines:

• Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal 2016
• Egon Muller Scharzhof Riesling Mosel 2021
• Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 2000
• Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2012
• Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023
• Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot Batard Grand Cru
• Domaine Faiveley Corton Grand Cru 2021
• Chateau Margaux 2017
• Dominus Napa Valley 2020
• Henschke The Wheelwright Shiraz 2018
• Chateau D’Yquem Sauternes 2020

The price includes the WSET Level 1 in Wines Study Guide, tuition, all wines, and the exam. There is a $9 flat rate shipping fee for study materials. 

Class Format

This is an in-person, one day class that takes place from 9am to 4:30pm. The course instructor is Alessandra Esteves DipWSET.

Assessment

Assessment is by an optional 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 at 305 Wines (8233 South Dixie Highway, Miami FL, 33143). Please see the upcoming date below:

• Saturday, January 17th, 2026

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.