Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.

There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.

This course guides you through exploring various wine styles using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. You'll also learn crucial principles related to wine storage and service.

For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

• Course Details

  During this course, you will learn about:

  • The primary types and styles of wine

  • The key characteristics of commonly used wine grape varieties

  • Proper wine storage and serving techniques

  • The fundamental principles of pairing food and wine

  • How to use the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) to describe wine accurately.

  This qualification has a minimum requirement of 5.25 hours of study time, in a classroom or online, with a WSET course provider.

  Please note a 1 hour midday break will be given but lunch will not be provided.

• Assessment

  Assessment: A 45 minute closed-book examination comprised of 30 multiple-choice questions immediately following course on July 26th, 2025

$475 | 7 hours | 10 Wines

Deposits & payment plans are available.

Please email admin@oenophile.institute for more information.

Registration must be completed by July 5th 2025.

Course materials may be picked up at The Vineyard Wine Market during business hours or mailed to you for a small additional fee.

If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 1 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply.