enter the world of Wine

$429 $399 + GST
Price Includes study pack, tasting samples, exam & certification fee

• Who Is Suitable

  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 Will I 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)

  • You will be tasting minimum of 6 samples to understand the various styles mentioned in the course

  Classroom setting provides the students with more interactive guided learning experience. If you are unable to fit it into your busy schedule, we also provide online distance learning option:

  Online Distance Learning

  The course will be based around a 4-week, 7 module online learning programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own pace during this 4- week window. The course material should take about 6 hours in total to complete, plus revision time. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

  At VinoZen Academy, we are also committed to offer you dedicated guidance and also available for live online tutorial sessions upon request to better help with your learning.

• What Do I Need

  This qualification has a minimum requirement of six hours of learning time. There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting.

  Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions.

  This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

  To attend the course:

  • Please be on time and ready to learn.

  • You will receive a copy of Level 1 Study Guide.

  • Please bring writing utensil.

  • Please bring 6 neutral and clear tasting glasses.

  Online Distance Learning

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 and newer, Mac OSX 10.6 and newer, Linux –chrome OS

  • Mobile Operating System Native App Support - Android apps require version 5.0 or later and iOS apps require version 11 or later. All Android and iOS both support the two most recent versions of their respective operating systems.

  • Computer Speed and Processor - use a computer 5 years old or newer when possible, 1GB of RAM, 2GHz processor.

  • Internet Speed - along with compatibility and web standards, system carefully crafted to accommodate low bandwidth environments, minimum of 512kbps

  • Supported Browsers - please visit the following website https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10720

  • Other required software - Adobe Reader XI or equivalent.

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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - English 110225

from $399.00

Location: The Fountainhead Network at SITE-B

3012 Murray Street, Port Moody, BC, V3H 1X2

Date: Nov 2nd 2025

Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm - Same Day Exam

PLEASE REGISTER MINIMUM 20 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START DATE

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