Level 1 course offers a well-rounded introduction to wine, focusing on wine tasting technique, major wines of the world, and food and wine pairing principles. Consider this class if you are relatively new to wine and would like to expand your knowledge and move to the next level.
The class consists of a total of in-person instruction, tasting and a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.
Topics covered in WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course
- What is Wine & How is it Made?
- Types & Styles of Wine
- Introduction to Tasting
- Grape Varieties & Wines
- Storage & Service of Wines
- Pairing Food & Wines
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Level 1 Wines Specification here.
Dates and Times:
Please scroll down the page and use the form on this page to choose your course date.
If you register for a Level 1 in Wines course within two business days of the course date, you will still be able to fully participate in the course. However, we will need to arrange a mutually convenient date in the future for you to sit the Level 1 in Wine exam.
Tuition, fees and taxes: $345 plus $15 shipping and $29.70 sales tax
The course fee includes all wines to be tasted, study materials, administration and exam fees.
To see the exam re-sit fees, please scroll down to the end of this page.
Location:
Unless otherwise stated, all in-person classes and exams take place at:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
We now also offer some classes in Fort Worth, and those dates are noted as such in the registration form. A light lunch is provided in the Dallas Courses, but not in the Fort Worth courses. However, there are many restaurants in the vicinity and the venue we use has its own restaurant as well.
You must be at least 21 years of age by the time of your course start date.
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To register for WSET Level 1 Course and Examination, please use the form below:
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Fees and requirements for Level 1 Exam re-take on a date where an exam is already scheduled.
Postponement Period: Students must give notice of postponement before exams are ordered in order to reschedule without a new exam fee. If given appropriate advance notice, the first postponement is free. If given appropriate advance notice, additional postponements within 12 months of the start of the course will be subject to a $20 administrative fee per postponement request. Postponement after 12 months from the start of the course is subject to a new exam fee.
Reschedule/Resit In-Person exam: $95.00 plus tax, at least 15 days prior to new exam date
Reschedule/Resit Online exam: $125.00 plus tax, at least 23 days prior to new exam date
Private Exam: Proctor fees in addition to exam fees apply. Send an email to admin@dallaswinecenter.com to schedule a private exam and inquire about the related exam fees.