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WSET®
Wine Awards

Level 1&2

For individuals looking to expand their education, these qualifications provide a hands-on exploration of the world of wine. You’ll examine the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe wines accurately, make food and wine pairings, and more.

WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines

Level 1 in Wine Info

About WSET® Level 1

Award in Wines

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.

$299.00

WHAT YOU'LL 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)

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines

Level 2 in Wine Info
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WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines 

This qualification is intended for intermediate level student and beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

$836.00

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

  • ​The style and quality of wines:

    • made from 22 regionally important grape varieties

    • produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world

  • How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:

    • Sparkling wines

    • Fortified wines

  • Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality

  • Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine

  • Principles of food and wine pairing

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