WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Essential Study Plan
Course Highlights
1. Learn how to recognise the characteristics of the noble grape varieties, including Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
2. Examine the principles of food and wine pairing and the positive (and sometimes negative) impact of food and wine on one another.
3. An introduction to wine service techniques, including fault identification, opening a bottle of wine, and preserving wine and glassware choice.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about wine to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, make confident wine and food pairing suggestions, and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
Course Highlights
1. Learn how to recognise the characteristics of the noble grape varieties, including Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
2. Examine the principles of food and wine pairing and the positive (and sometimes negative) impact of food and wine on one another.
3. An introduction to wine service techniques, including fault identification, opening a bottle of wine, and preserving wine and glassware choice.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about wine to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, make confident wine and food pairing suggestions, and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
Course Highlights
1. Learn how to recognise the characteristics of the noble grape varieties, including Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
2. Examine the principles of food and wine pairing and the positive (and sometimes negative) impact of food and wine on one another.
3. An introduction to wine service techniques, including fault identification, opening a bottle of wine, and preserving wine and glassware choice.
Upon completing the course, you will be able to communicate knowledgeably about wine to customers, family and friends. You'll be able to operate competently during service, make confident wine and food pairing suggestions, and make informed purchasing decisions.
Level: Beginner. Level 1 is ideal if you’re just getting started. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary.
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The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines teaches...
The critical stages of grape growing and winemaking.
The types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
The principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine.
Guidelines for food & wine pairing.
How to evaluate the aroma, flavour and taste of a wine.
For more information on what you will learn please see the WSET L1 Award in Wines Specification.
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Accompanying workbook "An Introduction to Wine".
45-minute, 30 multiple-choice question closed-book remote invigilation examination.
Support from a dedicated WSET Certified Educator.
Free digital download.
Access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom for one year from registration.
Video content, activities, quizzes and a mock exam.
Recommended samples list.
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20th January 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 13th January 2025)
24th March 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 17th March 2025)
28th April 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 21st April 2025)
26th May 2025 (deadline for booking 5 pm 19th May 2025)
You will be working closely with Claire Blackler MW as your dedicated WSET Certified Educator. You will get personalised one-to-one support throughout your studies (and most likely beyond) to help you achieve your study goals.
You have the complete flexibility to schedule your studies around your home and work life. However, it typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete a WSET L1 qualification.
You have the choice of a hard-copy workbook or an ebook. The licence for the ebook expires after one year.
Immediately upon registration, you will receive a link to a free digital download that covers the first module.
Your study pack will be dispatched shortly before your course is due to start. It will include your hard-copy workbook and a Claire Drinks tasting mat.
You will have access to the Claire Drinks Online Classroom throughout your studies. Hosted by the open-source learning management system Moodle, the Online Classroom comprises directed reading plans, audio and video content, activities, quizzes, recommended samples list, flashcards and tools and tips for learning. The Online Classroom can be accessed on your desktop, laptop, mobile or tablet, so you can study whether you're on the bus, on the beach or at the bar!
The examination will be taken by remote invigilation. To give you ultimate flexibility, you can take the exam at any time and on any date. You will need a desktop or laptop, a smartphone and a stable internet connection to complete it successfully. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
If you are successful you will receive a digital certificate and digital badge.
Learn more about studying the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines or Spirits with Claire Drinks.
If you’re wondering whether Level 1 is right for you, have a go at the following questions that you might find in a Level 1 examination:
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Still White
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Vanilla
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Skins
If you knew the answers to these questions then maybe the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines would be more suitable.
