WSET Approved Programme Provider, Napa Valley
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.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
One qualification, 3 ways to study
Which way suits you?
Same WSET qualification and exam. Choose how you want to study.
| Feature | In personNapa · Nashville · Tampa | Onlineon demand | Onlineinstructor-led |
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| Price | $425.00 | $289.00 | $329.00 |
| Next start | Multiple dates | Today | See dates |
| Length | One day, 10 AM–4 PM | Self-paced | 4 weeks |
| Live sessions | Full day in class | None · video lessons | Weekly live webinars |
| Wine samples | 8 wines, poured in class | – | 6-bottle kit, sold separately |
| Exam | Online, remotely invigilated · 30 questions, 45 min | Online, remotely invigilated · 30 questions, 45 min | Online, remotely invigilated · 30 questions, 45 min |
| Enroll | See dates & enroll | Start today | See dates & enroll |
96.5% of our WSET Level 1 candidates passed at the first attempt — 1,269 candidates in the 2024–25 academic year. How we count.
In Person
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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.
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It’s designed to be fun, interactive, and approachable, with guided tastings, group activities, and instructor support every step of the way.
Online On-Demand
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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.
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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.
Online Instructor Led
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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.
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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.
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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.
Testimonials
The class was simply outstanding, both in content and instruction.
I learned so much from this course. The workbook was really helpful. It's a very fun and approachable course. I would recommend it.
Awesome course that was super informative and fun!
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