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WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Introduction to Wine

Develop a confident vocabulary for tasting, describing, and pairing wine with food in this thorough and engaging course. Designed for newcomers to the restaurant and retail industries as well as passionate wine enthusiasts, it provides a solid, practical foundation for appreciating and discussing wine with greater depth and accuracy.

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  • 1190 Auraria Pkwy, Denver, CO
  • 6 hours

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Class Description

Description

Develop a deeper appreciation for wine by learning to identify its key characteristics through visual inspection, aroma assessment, and taste evaluation. This course builds essential skills for wine appreciation and teaches you how to successfully pair wines with food.

Who Should Enroll:

This course targets new professionals entering the wine trade, particularly those working in restaurant and retail environments. It also serves as an excellent introduction for consumers eager to build foundational wine knowledge and explore the art of food and wine pairing. Those with existing industry experience may prefer to start with WSET Level 2 coursework.

Topics Covered:

  • Principal wine styles and their characteristics
  • Introduction to the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wines
  • Flavor profiles and styles of popular grape varieties
  • Proper wine service techniques
  • Important health, safety, and legal considerations
  • Strategies for pairing wine with various foods

Examination Information:

  • A 30-question multiple-choice examination
  • A score of 70 percent or higher is required to pass

Materials Included: All course materials are provided at no additional cost.

Refund Policy

For cancellations before the beginning of a program, a refund will be issued less a 20% cancellation fee if all materials are returned and completely unused and the cancellation is made and materials returned before the date of the first class.

Should WEI cancel a course, the student may choose between a full refund or full credit towards another course of their choosing.

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  • WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: Introduction to Wine

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Wine Education Institute

The Wine Education Institute is a professional wine and spirits education center located in Westminster, Colorado. They offer courses and certifications in wine and spirit education, providing information on topics such as wine-growing regions, food and wine pairings, and the business of wine and spirits.

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