WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Course - Beginner Level

Optional WSET Exam - Sold Separately

WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Course - Beginner Level
WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Course - Beginner Level

WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Course - Beginner Level free download

Optional WSET Exam - Sold Separately

Your First Step into the World of Wine

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by wine lists, unsure how to taste like a pro, confused by all the wine jargon, lack confidence when ordering or buying a bottle of wine, not sure which wine to have with dinner, or just want to understand what makes wine wine, then this course is your perfect starting point.


The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a globally recognized beginner-level course designed to give you a solid foundation in wine knowledge. Ideal for wine lovers and for people thinking about a career win the wine industry. No experience needed, just curiosity and a love for wine.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to taste wine like a professional

  • Key stages of grape growing and wine making

  • Different types and styles of wines

  • The characteristics of the 8 Principal Grape varieties and their wines

  • Characteristics of other popular wines like Chianti

  • How to store and serve wine

  • Guidance on food and wine pairing

  • Essential wine terminology (without the fluff)

  • Mock Exam included


By the end, you’ll not only taste with confidence, be ready to sit the WSET Certified Online Exam (sold at an extra cost) and if successful, walk away with an official qualification backed by the world’s leading wine education body: the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).


Next Steps:

Book the course, after each module, take the multiple choice quiz to test your understanding, then at the end there is a full Mock WSET Exam that covers the whole course, you get 45 minutes and the pass mark is 70%.


WSET Level 1 Award in Wine Exam:

If you decide you'd like to Schedule Your Certified WSET Online Exam (extra cost for the WSET invigilators, as at 2025, c.£110 per exam), please get in touch for current pricing.

If you are successful, you will be certified, then you can add the qualification to your CV.


Your wine journey starts here!