Explore and discover the main styles and diverse types of wine through engaging sensory exploration of sight, smell, and taste. You will gain the essential basic skills needed to describe wine accurately and with confidence, as well as make informed wine and food pairings that enhance both the cuisine and the wine experience.
Who Should Attend:
This course is expertly designed for new trade members specifically working in the restaurant and retail wine sectors. This is also an excellent and fun starting point for enthusiastic wine consumers looking for a strong foundational overview of wine knowledge and who want to explore the rewards of food and wine pairing. If you already have significant industry experience, you may want to start your WSET pathway with the more advanced Level 2 classes instead.
Course Outline:
- Main styles of wines and their characteristics
- Introduction to the WSET systematic approach to tasting wines professionally
- Characteristics and distinctive styles of common and popular grape varieties
- Proper service and presentation of wine
- Health, safety, and legal issues in wine service
- Strategic food and wine pairing techniques
Exam Overview:
- 30 multiple-choice questions covering the course material
- A 70 percent or better score is required to achieve a passing grade
Notes:
The course will be structured around a 4-week, 7-module online learning program with course modules designed to be followed in sequential order, but students are free to complete the modules at their own individual pace during this 4-week window. The course material should require about 6 hours in total to complete, plus additional revision and study time. The flexible structure allows you to balance your learning with other commitments while maintaining the logical progression of course content.
