We'll cover 8 grape varieties and 16 wines from European wine regions. So, get ready to prime your palate - as we'll also cover the basics of food pairing and wine pairing, how to store and serve wine and which glassware to use. We'll have 7 classroom hours to master the basics, practice wine tasting and sample some food. We'll even leave you thirsty for more!
Registration Deadline: August 31, 2023 Class is on September 14th Exam is on the same day
Full day class from 8:45 am - 5:30 pm
Where: The Whistler Chamber of Commerce 201- 4230 Gateway Drive (take the elevator to the 2nd floor)
Cost: $599 CAD
Includes wines, your digital ebook, the exam for your wine course and FREE access to my Ultimate Guide to WSET Level 1 Wine Course - mobile-friendly quizzes to help you pass your exam !
How it works:
Gain access to your digital textbook a few days after payment. Plus, as soon as you pay, enjoy FREE entry to my
Ultimate Guide to WSET Level 1 in Wines—an invaluable mobile-friendly
database featuring 300+ multiple-choice and drag+drop questions.
Start studying right away! We'll go over everything in class - taste wines, practice food + wine pairing and take the exam at the end of the day
Class is from 8:45-5:30
September 14th, 2023
Deadline for registration: August 31st
You take your exam on the same day as the class !
Curriculum
Class starts 8:45
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 10:00 – 10:15
Class 10:15
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
Lunch 11:30 – 12:15 – pack a lunch and bring it with you!
Class 12:15
Review
More good stuff! Words to describe: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/ Shiraz, Burgundy, Bordeaux
Wine tasting using the SAT
Other wines: Prosecco, Cava, White Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti, Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Sauternes, Sherry, Port
WSET was originally created for people wanting a career in wine.
However, Level 1 is a good fit for anyone interested in learning more about wine. It’s a great 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 Wine Course
Exam
You’ll attend class for a day.
At the end of the day, 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 practice wine tasting in the Level 1 basic wine course exam
Exams are sent to London, England for marking and may take anywhere from 3-8 weeks to get your results.
Upon passing, you’ll receive the highly coveted WSET Level 1 lapel pin. Wear it with pride on your collar! You’ll also get a wine tasting certificate signed by WSET’s president upon passing!
Upon payment, you'll receive the 'Specification' which tells you everything you need to know to pass your exam. You'll also gain immediate access to your FREE Ultimate Guide to WSET Level 1 in Wines.
What are you waiting for??
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
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