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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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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