WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (In-Person)
Course Specifications & Policies
Commitment to quality: Other WSET providers may beat our price by a few dollars, but open only six, seven or eight wines. We are dedicated to pouring better wines and having the best educational venue experience. We may also pour the largest number of wines vs other WSET providers. Our programs at our classroom features free street parking or $15 AT MATEO across the street with great restaurants next to our venue.
Why take WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
- Increase your understanding of what’s in your glass
- Gain confidence in your wine knowledge
- Improve ability to navigate a wine list and understand basics of food and wine pairings
- Have fun and meet other wine enthusiasts like yourself
- For hospitality and restaurant professionals, have a baseline of knowledge about wine to better present the wines you represent
- Receive the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine (successful candidates only)
Who is this course designed for:
- Wine Enthusiasts: anyone who has an interest in wine but has limited experience or formal training
- Wine Educators who work in wine hospitality or restaurants and wish to increase their wine knowledge to enhance their skills
What you’ll learn:
- Stages of grape growing and winemaking
- Main styles and types of wines
- Characteristics of common grape varieties
- Wine service and tasting techniques
- The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) and how to use to describe wines
- Basic principles behind pairing food and wine
Course format
- 6 hours of classroom learning that includes a 45 minute exam of 30 multiple choice questions
Fees and Materials:
- $50 deposit to hold position, once we reach 8 student minimum - final invoice will be issued. Total cost is $425 ($375 balance).
- Course fee includes:
- Study guide: An Introduction to Wine
- Enrollment fee
- Exam fee
- In-person classroom instruction
- Certificate
- At least 6 wines tasted during course
- Please note that WSET UK (the course accreditation organization) requires that all course students provide their date of birth as part of course registration. Prince of wine academy will send you an email form after checkout for official enrollment.
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
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Begin your journey into wine studies with the WSET Level 1 Award. Perfect for beginners, this wine course offers foundational knowledge and engaging wine classes.
Wine courses for beginners. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. Find out if this course is right for you.
FOUNDER
Walid Romaya, DipWSET
With a lifelong passion for wine and a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the esteemed Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Global, Walid is the driving force behind Prince of Wine Academy.
Walid has tasted and rated thousands of wines, earning the nickname “Prince of Wine.” A true educator at heart, he brings this expertise and enthusiasm to every course, helping students unlock the fascinating stories behind each bottle. Whether you are new to wine or an experienced connoisseur, Walid’s mission is to deepen your understanding and appreciation for wine from the vineyard to the glass.
You’ll often find Walid capturing unique moments through the lens of his Leica camera, inspired by how light interacts with wine. As a Southern California resident, he’s known for his creative shots on the beach, where he explores the interplay between wine and natural light.
