WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

This hands-on introduction to the world of wine is ideal for beginners and covers the basic styles of wine, main grape varieties, how to store and serve wine correctly, and how to pair food and wine successfully. The course makes an ideal gift for a friend or family member with an interest in wine.

Programme outline

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course programme is as follows:

The main styles of wine
The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
The characteristics of the common grape varieties used to produce wine
Service and storage of wine
Food and wine pairing

To gain the qualification, students need to pass a multiple choice paper of 30 questions.

The price includes wine samples, study guide, tuition & exam.

Upcoming dates

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Classroom, Tuesday Daytime

September 15^th - 10:00am

£225

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (3 sessions)

Classroom, Monday evenings

January 18^th, 2027 - 6:30pm

£225

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Classroom, Tuesday Daytime

January 19^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£225

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Classroom, Sunday daytime

January 24^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£225

Upcoming events

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (9 sessions)

Classroom Monday Evenings

September 28^th - 7:00pm

£595

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (3 sessions)

Classroom, Sundays

October 4^th - 10:00am

£595

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (3 sessions)

Classroom, Tuesdays

October 6^th - 10:00am

£595

Tour of Italy

Tour of Italy

October 7^th - 7:00pm

£30

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 sessions)

Classroom, Sundays

November 1^st - 10:00am

£995

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 sessions)

Classroom, Tuesdays

November 3^rd - 10:00am

£995

Tour of the New World

Tour of the New World

November 4^th - 7:00pm

£30

Festive Sparklers

Festive Sparklers

December 2^nd - 7:00pm

£45

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (3 sessions)

Classroom, Sundays

February 7^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£595

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines (3 sessions)

Classroom, Sundays

February 9^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£595

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 sessions)

Classroom, Sundays

March 7^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£995

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (6 sessions)

Classroom, Tuesdays

March 9^th, 2027 - 10:00am

£995

Choose from a range of structured, easy to follow and enjoyable Cambridge wine courses from beginner to advanced levels and all age groups

Taste delicious wines from around the world in a friendly, relaxed and informal atmosphere. For everyone.

In-house WSET wine training courses and fun, motivational, team building, Cambridge wine tasting events for on-trade and front of house staff.

Gift vouchers

Why not give that wine enthusiast in your life the perfect gift of one of our Cambridge wine tasting gift vouchers, which can be redeemed against any wine tasting events?

Thanks again for running the course for us - I definitely learnt a lot and really enjoyed the experience.
Matt, WSET Level 2 student

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