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WSET LEVEL 1

"The class was simply outstanding, both in content and instruction.”

Mark M

"I learned so much from this course. The workbook was really helpful. It's a very fun and approachable course. I would recommend it.”

Denise P

"Awsome course that was super informative and fun!”

Leia T

ONE AMAZING COURSE, 3 WAYS

You enjoy wine but feel unsure about describing it. You wish you knew why wines taste different and how to pair them well, but you’re not sure where to start.

In Person

Imagine spending a hands-on day in our classroom, tasting and learning alongside expert instructors and fellow wine lovers. You swirl, sniff, and sip with purpose, gaining the confidence to talk about wine like a professional and understand what makes each style unique.

It’s designed to be fun, interactive, and approachable, with guided tastings, group activities, and instructor support every step of the way.

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Online On-Demand

Imagine studying when it suits you—early morning, after dinner, or on the weekend. You move through engaging videos and interactive lessons at your own pace, discovering grape varieties, wine styles, and tasting techniques with the guidance of industry experts.

You can enjoy a flexible, world-class wine education anytime, anywhere. Learn the fundamentals of tasting, wine production, and food pairing through a comprehensive self-paced program built for real life.

LEARN MORE

Picture learning from expert instructors through live webinars, videos, and interactive tastings. You’re exploring styles, regions, and flavors with confidence—and tasting along with a curated six-bottle wine kit designed just for this course.

You’ll get everything you need to discuss and taste wine like a professional. This hands-on, four-week program combines live sessions, video lectures, quizzes, and instructor feedback to help you build real-world wine knowledge in a fun, flexible format.

You’ll learn to describe wines accurately, understand food and wine pairing, and use the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting® with confidence—all from home.

Online Instructor Led

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