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Kamloops Edition Basic Wine Course
WSET
Level 1 in Wines
WSET is Recognized in over 70 countries and is THE Industry Leader in Wine courses
In-person Full-Day course in Kamloops, BC
Price: $525
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WSET Level 1 in Wines
Beginner/ Basic Wine Course
We'll cover 8 grape varieties and 16 European wines. So, get ready to prime your palate - We'll have 8 classroom hours to master the basics, taste wines and leave you thirsty for more!
Words to describe wines
Wine tasting
Food + wine pairing
Wine service
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 27th 2024
Class: Tuesday, June 11th 2024 - 8-5 pm
Exam: Same day at 3:45-4:45
Where: Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
613 Victoria St
You’ll receive the ebook a few days after you pay! Then START READING right away! We’ll have 9 classroom hours to dip your toes into the wine world before writing your exam the same day.
If you would like to purchase my Ultimate Guide to Level 1 in Wines, you’ll be offered 50% discount at checkout. It’s a mobile-friendly guide of over 300 flashcards, multiple-choice and drag+drop questions and more!
At the end of your exam, take home a FREE set of 6 special wine tasting glasses you'll cherish forever!
Additional Bonus: The first 5 students to enrol will also recieve my Ultimate Guide to Level 1 in Wines FREE!
That’s a value of over $120!!!
This Summer Uncork Your Potential with a Wine Class!!
Hi, I’m Joanne – a Kamloops native. Well, I live in Whistler now. But I’m a certified wine pro and I’m coming back to my hometown to share some wine fun with you. Wanna join me?!
You can read more about me here.
Curriculum
Class starts 8:00
- Introduction
- What is wine
- Where the best places are for growing wine grapes
- How to make wine
- Wine types: still, sparkling, fortified, white, rosé, red
- Ways to describe wines: dry, medium, sweet, acidity, tannin, alcohol, body, fruit, oak, and more
Morning Break 9:15 – 9:30
Class 9:30
- The good stuff – white wines! Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sancerre, Chablis, White Burgundy, Champagne
- Learn how to conduct a proper wine tasting using the SAT
- Tasting of 2 white wines
Lunch 10:45 – 11:30
Class 11:30
- Review
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/ Shiraz, Burgundy, Bordeaux
- Tasting of 2 red wines using the SAT
- Other wines: Prosecco, Cava, White Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti, Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sauternes, Sherry, Port
- How to properly store and serve wine
Afternoon Break 12:15 – 1:00
Class 1:00
- Tasting of 6 wines using the SAT
- Food and wine pairing
- Wine games
- Practice examination
Last Break for private study 2:30 -3:45
Exam 3:45-4:45
Who is WSET Level 1 For
Level 1 is a great place to start
your wine journey!
WSET’s Level 1 basic wine course is great fit for anyone interested in learning more about wine. So, this is a good place to start your wine journey!
Louis Pasteur, France
"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world."
Your WSET Level 1 Exam
At the end of class, you’ll write your exam…
- you have 45 minutes
- to answer 30 multiple choice questions
- you must get 70% in order to pass the exam
- you will not blind taste wines in the Level 1 exam
Exams are sent to London, England for marking and may take anywhere from 2-7 weeks to get your results.
Celebrate your wine mastery with pride as you receive your official WSET lapel pin, a symbol of triumph and proof of passing your wine exam. You’ll also get a certificate signed by our WSET president (upon passing of course)!
Sign up today!
WSET Level 1
Upon payment, look for my email in your inbox as I'll need just a bit more information from you.This email will also contain the 'Specification' the WSET guidet that tells you everything you'll need to know to pass your exam.
Wine quote:
Wine does not make you fat,
it makes you lean...
against walls, chairs
and funny people
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
I've worked on the wine team in 2 of Canada's Top 50 Restaurants. I also ran the wine program for the largest cellar in Western North America.
Join me! My classes are as fun as they are knowledge rich.
Joanne DiGesoCreator: SommWine, Approved Program Provider for WSET
Testimonials
Kind words from kind humans...
I wouldn’t be a success without hardworking students such as these fine humans…
[After taking WSET with Joanne], I started drinking a lot of wine and I'm able to tell the differences between them to serve my guests better.
After feeling totally overwhelmed at the beginning [of the course], the online course [SommWine's Ultimate Guide] and revision structure definitely helped.
[Joanne] overprepared us for our exam. The online quizzes were so helpful for studying!
I now feel more confident about wine and able to classify all the information in my mind. I'm pleased with how much I've learned in such a short period
Joanne's enthusiasm is infectious and her wine knowledge vast. Would 100% recommend for anyone wanting to deepen their wine knowledge!
Jennifer Wang
Aspiring Sommelier, US
I now have more knowledge about grapes, terroir and winemaking processes and I'm confident to explain wine!
