About the course

WSET Level 1 in Wines is a beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll 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. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

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)

Learn more about what we will cover during the class here: WSET Level 1 in Wines Specification (2022).

Course delivery

The course will be based around a four-week, six-module online learning program with educator support available for this time. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. There are no fixed times to log-on as there is no “live” delivery of content. Students can therefore complete their learning at times that suit them.

Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies and can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. All the required wines for the course can be found in the specification. Florida Wine Academy offers an optional tasting kit with this online course.

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Students will have access to the online classroom and the corresponding course materials for one year from the course start date.

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 45 minutes. 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.

Students enrolled in the WSET Level 1 Wine online will take the exam online via Remote Invigilation.  The candidates will take the exam on a computer in a secure environment from their home where they are monitored via webcam, screen sharing technology and a secondary recording device (cell phone). Online exams take place through Florida Wine Academy at pre-determined dates and times throughout the year. A list of the available exam dates will be provided following student registration with WSET, seven working days prior to the course start date.

The exam must take place after the advertised finish date of the course and within one year after the course start date.

Wine tasting kit 

305 Wines has curated a 6-bottle wine tasting kit to accompany the WSET Level 1 in Wines course. Please click here to purchase.

What happens after course registration

  1. Immediately: You will receive an automated email order confirmation after registering for a course.
  2. Seven working days prior to the course start date: Florida Wine Academy will register you with WSET for the online course dates selected. You will then receive an email with further information regarding the online course.

Please note that for Level 1 courses all study materials are included in online course, and as such there are no physical resources to send to students. The price includes the online WSET Level 1 in Wines study guide, online tuition, and the remote invigilation exam.