A basic level introduction to wine. Great for individuals pursuing an interest in wine, wine lovers, wine collectors or for those who want to start a career in the wine business. You’ll explore the main grape varieties, wine regions and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately.

In this class, you’ll taste around 10–12 wines while learning the essentials of wine storage and service. We also explore the basics of food and wine pairing through interactive exercises—an engaging and eye-opening part of the experience that we revisit multiple times throughout the session.

Exam is at the end of the day. If by any chance, you can’t take the exam, we can reschedule your exam date with a 14 days notice. Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended. Please note this course can be postponed (rescheduled) 30 days prior the date if minimum registrations are not achieved.

Course Details:

Time: 9:30am-4:30pm
Location in Raleigh: The Loading Dock at Dock 1053
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Location in Norfolk: Crystal Palate
4500 Pretty Lake Avenue, Suite 104, Norfolk, VA 23518
Email: cheers@vitishouse.com

What you’ll learn:

You’ll explore major grape varieties, wine regions, factors affecting the flavor and aromas of wines. You will learn about how to store wine, wine pairing, service of wine and how to describe wines using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT).

Course Structure:

One day of class, from 9:30am – 5:00pm.  Test will be at the end of the class. For detailed information please check the course specification on the official WSET website.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification, but the student must be of legal drinking age in order to participate in the wine tasting.

For all WSET® in-classroom qualifications, we use RIEDEL glasses (wine) and ISO glasses (spirits) during class.

Certification:

This level has a minimum requirement of six hours of study time, in classroom. After class, the student will take a 45-minute test. The test consists of 30 multiple choice questions and the student will need at least 70% to pass the exam.

Re-sit available per request for $125.00

WSET Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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Join us for our WSET® Level 2 course. This is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification. Great for wine enthusiasts seeking to deepen their knowledge or wine professionals.

You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and you’ll learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

We taste about 25 wines throughout the entire course (2 days). All students who pass successfully will receive a certificate and a lapel pin.

Exam is at the end of the day. If by any chance, you can’t take the exam, we can reschedule your exam date with a 14 days notice. Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended. Please note this course can be postponed (rescheduled) 30 days prior the date if minimum registrations are not achieved.

Course Details WSET Level 2 Wines:

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location in Raleigh: The Loading Dock at Dock 1053
1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604
Location in Norfolk: Crystal Palate
4500 Pretty Lake Avenue, Suite 104, Norfolk, VA 23518
Email: cheers@vitishouse.com

What you’ll learn:

You will explore the major grape varieties, wine regions, wine styles, classification and labeling terminology. Also, the key factors affecting the influence of wine, basic principles of food and wine pairing and how to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).

Course Structure:

This qualification requires a minimum of 28 hours of study time (16 hours in-classroom, 11 hours of private study, and a one-hour exam). Two full days of class, from 9:00am – 5:00pm.  Test will be at the end of the class on day 2. For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET website.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification, but the student must be of legal drinking age in order to participate in the wine tasting.  

Price includes the WSET® Level 2 study guide, all wines, tuition, printed materials, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

For all WSET® in-classroom qualifications, we use RIEDEL glasses (wine) and ISO glasses (spirits) during class.

Certification WSET Level 2 Wines:

This level has a minimum requirement of 16 guided hours of study time in classroom. After class, each student will take a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass. All students who pass will be issued with a certificate and will receive a lapel pin.

Re-sit available per request for $145.00

WSET Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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Sharpen Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills from Home!

This intro level online program with educator support will take you four weeks (about six hours) in total to complete, plus study time.  You will have access to your WSET student platform where you can ask your WSET educators questions, get answers, and engage with other wine lovers. Participation in the course online activities is essential for this certification.  

Do you need additional support? Vitis House educators are also available to answer to your questions, plus you will have access to our exclusive 100 mockup exam questions for you to practice.

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 1 ONLINE course will help you begin to talk and taste like a professional. During this course you will learn:

• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to store and serve wine
• The principles of food and wine pairing
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
• The basic skills to describe wines accurately
• The systematic approach to tasting
• The fundamental principles of food and wine pairing

Sign up now for this four (4) week online program.  It’s all you need to achieve this beginner-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want!  Enroll and then contact us cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your exam. After that you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the program. Then start! Vitis House instructors will be available to respond to your questions.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential. It is recommended to taste at least 5 wines during the program. For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 1 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from Vitis House educators, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course cheers@vitishouse.com

Certification/Exam:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Online candidates will take the exam via Remote Invigilation. This will give you the flexibility to take the exam from your computer, monitored via webcam, using a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com after booking your course. Please note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Please read the guide here thoroughly before taking your exam.

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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An intermediate ONLINE course to deepen your knowledge and tasting skills so you can confidently share it with others!

This five-week course is a five module online program with educator support that will take 30 hours to complete. You will have access to your WSET student platform, where you can ask to questions to your WSET educators, get answers, and engage with other wine experts. Vitis House Educators will also share their support and our great mock up exam to prepare you for the real exam day. 

We recommend six hours of study time per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 2 ONLINE course will help you begin to talk and taste like a professional from the comfort of your home.  During this course, guided by WSET instructors, you will learn about:

• Identify the principal grape varieties grown around the world and the different styles produced from them, including sparkling and fortified wine
• Understand labeling terminology to understand a wine’s quality and style
• Learn the key factors affecting the wine
• Calibrate your tasting skills using the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT)

Sign up now for this five (5) week online program. It’s all you need to achieve this intermediate-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want!  Enroll, contact us cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your exam and then you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the program. Then start! Vitis House instructors will be available to respond to your questions during the program.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential.  It is recommended to taste at least 10-12 wines during the program.  For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification Sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 2 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from Vitis House educators, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course cheers@vitishouse.com

Certification/Exam:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. Online candidates will take the exam via Remote Invigilation. This will give you the flexibility to take the exam from your computer, monitored via webcam, using a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com after booking your course. Please note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Please read the guide here thoroughly before taking your exam.

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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A a highly respected qualification, perfect for individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines.

This high-level online course is the perfect way to advance your wine knowledge. Ideal for the dedicated wine enthusiast and those who need to make informed decisions or recommendations about wine for work.

This nine-week online program will develop to a high-level your ability to describe wines accurately, and give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.  The course will open your eyes to new wines and offer you the opportunity to discover an extensive range of styles from across the globe.

This program covers the same syllabus as the in-classroom course, but the online format makes it more flexible for you.  The course takes about 90 hours in total to complete. You will have access to the WSET student platform after you complete your registration process.

Certified Vitis House Educators will also share their support and our great mock up exams to prepare you for the exam day.

What you’ll learn:

• Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting. 
• Learn about the principal natural factors in the vineyard and how they influence the style, quality and price of wine. 
• Learn about the principal human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the style, quality and price of wine. 
• Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the still wines of Europe. 
• Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wines of the USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. 
• Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries. 

Participation in the course online activities is essential. Students should taste a range of wines during the course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the WSET® specifications.

Details:

You pick the date when want to start! From anywhere you want!  Just enroll, then you’ll receive an email with everything you need to join the live webinar.  Then start! Email us if you have any questions: cheers@vitishouse.com

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential.  Students should taste a range of wines during the course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the WSET® specifications.

Entry Requirements:

You must hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. Price includes the WSET® Level 3 online access, class, Vitis House mock-up exam questions, support from our Certified  educators, in person exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Certification:

At the end of the course there is an exam that consists of 2 wines, a 50 question multiple choice paper and a 4 question short answer exam. A minimum mark of 55% in each part is required to achieve a pass.

Students will need to register for their exams through Vitis House, and will be taken at a pre-determined date and time. Re-sit available upon request. Please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com for prices and details.

WSET has a computer-based testing via remote invigilation (also known as remote proctoring or online exam) to enable you to take your exam.

Please review the video and Remote Invigilation Guide below thoroughly before confirming your exam date and time with us.

Read Remote Invigilation Guide Here

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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Sharpen Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills from Home!

This intro level online program with educator support will take you four weeks (about six hours) in total to complete, plus study time. You will have access to your WSET student platform where you can ask your WSET educators questions, get answers, and engage with other sake lovers. 

Do you need additional support? Vitis House educators are also available to answer to your questions!

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 1 ONLINE course will help you begin to talk, taste and enjoy sake like a professional. During this course you will learn:

• The basic principles of sake production
  Learn the fundamental steps in sake brewing, from rice polishing and fermentation to pressing and pasteurization.
• The main types and styles of sake
  Explore a wide range of sake styles, including Junmai, Honjozo, Ginjo, and Daiginjo, and understand the differences between them.
• How to serve sake
  Learn the essential techniques for serving sake, from choosing the right glassware and pouring methods to mastering the ideal serving temperatures.
• Factors affecting the flavor of sake
  Explore how rice, water, yeast, and brewing techniques shape the taste, aroma, and overall quality of sake.
• How to describe sake using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Sake® (SAT)
  Develop a structured approach to tasting that allows you to identify and describe the aroma, flavor, body, and finish of sake.

Sign up now for this four (4) week online program.  It’s all you need to achieve this beginner-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want! The course includes the book, available for download in the first online module, which you can access immediately after registration. The online exam is also included and can be scheduled with us via email cheers@vitishouse.com.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential. It is recommended to taste at least 5 different styles of sake during the program. For more information, please download the Specification sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 1 online access, class, Vitis House registration, support, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course cheers@vitishouse.com

Certification/Exam:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Online candidates will take the exam via Remote Invigilation. This will give you the flexibility to take the exam from your computer, monitored via webcam, using a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com. Please note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Please read the guide here thoroughly before taking your exam.

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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Sharpen Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills from Home!

This mid level online program will take you five weeks to complete, plus study time.  You will have access to your WSET student platform where you can ask your WSET educators questions, get answers, and engage with other sake lovers. Participation in the course online activities is essential for this certification.  

Do you need additional support? Vitis House educators are also available to answer to your questions.

What you’ll learn:

Our WSET Level 2 course is your gateway to understanding, discussing, and tasting sake like a pro. Throughout this course, you will:

• Dive deep into the ingredients used in sake production and how they influence different styles.
• Learn about the various categories, grades, and specialty styles, along with the essential production decisions behind them.
• Understand the main techniques that are used, from fermentation starter to dilution and packaging, and how different choices are made when making the different styles of sake.
• Master the fundamentals of storing and serving sake, as well as key factors in sake and food pairings.

Designed for beginners eager to deepen their sake knowledge, this qualification provides insight into the main rice varieties used in production, how they’re cultivated and processed, and the diverse styles they create. Through guided tastings and engaging theory, you’ll build the confidence to assess and describe sake with accuracy and ease.

Sign up now for this five (5) week online program.  It’s all you need to achieve this medium-level certification!

Details:

You pick the course date when you want to start! From anywhere you want!  Enroll, read all the documents on your portal and then contact us cheers@vitishouse.com to schedule your exam. Vitis House instructors will be available to respond to your questions.

Course Structure:

Access and participation in the course online activities is essential. It is recommended to taste at least 12 different styles of sake during the program. For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification sheet.

Entry Requirements:

There are no requirements for this qualification. Price includes the WSET® Level 2 online access, book, support from our educators, exam, certificate and lapel pin (if you pass the examination).

Vitis House and WSET seeks to assess all candidates in a way that puts them at no disadvantage, or advantage, over other candidates.  If you have a reasonable adjustment request, please send us an email at least 45 calendar days before the course.

Certification/Exam:

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Online candidates will take the exam via Remote Invigilation. This will give you the flexibility to take the exam from your computer, monitored via webcam, using a secondary recording device (cell phone). To schedule your exam (14 business days in advance) please contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com after booking your course. Please note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Please read the guide here thoroughly before taking your exam.

WSET Online Students Cancellations/Refunds:

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