Joanne DiGeso
We'll cover 8 noble grape varieties and 16 wines from European regions in this 1-day course.
Curriculum
Schedule: Class is from 9-5. You only have one week to study so we recommend starting before you get to class!
Exam: from 11-12 pm the following week
- Introduction
- Tips for passing your exam | How to access your free online guide for practice quizzes
- What is wine
- Where the best places for growing wine grapes are
- 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 11 – 11:20
- Tasting of different acidity and sweetness levels
- The good stuff! Words to describe: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sancerre, Chablis, White Burgundy, Champagne
- Learn how to conduct a proper wine tasting using WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
- Tasting of 2 white wines
Lunch 12:15 – 1:15
- Review
- More good stuff! Words to describe: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/ Shiraz, Burgundy, Bordeaux
- Tasting of 2 red wines
- 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 2:30 – 2:50
- Food and Wine Pairing
- Tasting of 5 wines
- Wine games
- Practice examination
WSET was originally created for people wanting a career in wine.
However, Level 1 is a good fit for anyone who is interested in learning more about wine. It’s a great place to start your wine journey!
WSET Level 1 lapel pin and Certification mailed to you upon passing.
Who is WSET Level 1 For
Louis Pasteur, France
"A bottle of wine contains more philosophy than all the books in the world."
Your WSET Level 1 Exam
You’ll have one week to prepare and practice online quizzes with your free Ultimate Guide to Your Level 1 Course then…
- you have 45 minutes
- 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 3-8 weeks to get your results.
WSET Level 1 lapel pin and Certification mailed to you upon passing.
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WSET Level 1
Upon payment, we'll send you a pdf of the textbook an instructions to gain access to your free Ultimate Guide to Your Level 1 Course so you can start practicing wine through online quizzes today!
Wine quote:
Wine does not make you fat,
it makes you lean...
against walls, chairs
and funny people
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