Our WSET Level 1 courses have become very popular to buy as gifts. As such, it’s possible to buy a voucher for our WSET Level 1 course. Once the recipient has received the voucher, they can contact The Wee Vinoteca and book onto the course that suits them best.
A beginner level course ideal for those starting a wine career or with an interest in wine. This qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine and offers a great balance between learning and fun. 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. This course involves a 30 question, multiple choice exam.
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)
WSET Level 2 is a beginner to intermediate qualification for hospitality professionals or wine enthusiasts. It explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. Learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology. A basic overview of the key categories of spirits will also be provided. Students will taste 45+ different wines at a variety of price ranges and cover the following topics:
How wine is made
What factors influence wine style
The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics
The important wine-producing regions of the world in which these grapes are grown
The production of sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
Label terminology
Food and wine pairing principles
The principal categories of spirits and liqueurs, and how they are made
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
The course will finish with a 50 question multiple choice exam.
Please be aware that the Level 2 course will require self study outside of the course hours. Students do not need to have any previous experience or qualifications to sit this course. However, we do recommend speaking to us if you have no experience with wine so we can guide you to the best qualification for you.
“Really enjoyed the WSET Level 1 wine course. Duncan teaches it really well and is clearly very knowledgeable.”
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and I have to say that our results are a reflection on you, so thank you very much for making it so informative and enjoyable.”
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