WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In-Person

Next cohort: Napa, Jul 11, 2026 • 10 AM - 4:45 PM PT + In-Person Exam
Enroll Now – $425

WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In-Person

$425
Most awarded WSET school in the US
Trusted by thousands of students

Ready to Finally Understand What’s in Your Glass?

You enjoy wine but feel unsure describing what you taste or pairing it with food. You want to feel confident—but where do you start?

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.

Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course gives you the essential tools to describe wines accurately, taste systematically, and master basic food and wine pairing. It’s designed to be fun, interactive, and approachable, with guided tastings, group activities, and instructor support every step of the way.

Join Napa Valley Wine Academy, America’s most awarded wine school, and take your first step toward true wine confidence.

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Note: WSET Level 1 is not required before WSET Level 2 if you already have foundational wine knowledge or industry experience.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines exam will be offered only in an online format for any courses after August 1st, 2026.


What’s Included

Upon enrollment, students gain access to our online course -> Within about 30 min of enrollment, students.

Your Registration Fee Includes

  • Online prep course
  • 6 hours of live in-person instruction 
  • Exam Registration: The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines exam will be offered only in an online format for any courses after August 1st, 2026
  • Tastings of 8 wines
  • WSET Level 1 textbook and study workbook provided in class, a pdf version available within the pre-course online for in person courses.
  • Pass the Exam and Display Your Credentials Instantly! As soon as you pass, you'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!

Access to our proprietary online pre-course study modules.Upon enrollment, students gain access to our online course study is self-paced and accessible 24/7 with videos, hands-on experiments and interactive quizzes. WSET Level 1 Wines study material is entirely available online.

Format & Exam

This course is offered as a 1-day intensives in-Person course in the following locations (dates may vary):

Napa - NVWA HQ - 2501 Oak St, Napa, CA 94559 - San Francisco (SFO) or Sacramento (SMF) are the nearest airports

Nashville - 1715 West End Avenue, Nashville, 37203 TN - Nashville Airport (BNA) is the nearest airport

Tampa - The Epicurean - 1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 - Tampa International (TPA) is the nearest airport

Exam Information:

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines exam will be offered only in an online format for any courses after August 1st, 2026. Please be aware that completing the required course is a mandatory prerequisite before you are eligible to sit for the exam. You must register for your exam within a year of your in-person course date within the Exams Management Page of your online prep course.

Please, click here to see currently available online exam dates.

Next cohort: Napa, Jul 11, 2026 • 10 AM - 4:45 PM PT + In-Person Exam

Limited seats available

STUDENT LEVEL

Basic - Beginner

CLASS FORMATS

1 Day in-person course with online prep-course, 4-6 hours

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3 Students $425 $391 8% OFF
4 Students $425 $382 10% OFF
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