WSET Level 1 Award in Wine
A beginner-level introduction to wine, suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. Level 1 Award in Wines is a six-hour instructor-led course that includes a 45-minute, multiple-choice examination.
After successful completion, you will receive a digital WSET certificate and lapel pin.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
What you’ll 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)
What you get
- Level 1 Study Guide
- Six Hours of Instructor-led training
- 45-minute supervised assessment
- Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing
- All wine samples
For more information and full details download the Specification.
Unless otherwise noted: Freaky People Grape Adventures WSET Awards are taught at Bernardo Winery, Domaine Artefact and Quigley Fine Wines by Al Fischer, WSET Level 3 and WSET Certified Educator(Wines)
Freaky People Grapes APP number is 3194
2 Day Class: 1/29 & 2/05: 5 to 9pm Cost: $395
Enrolling Now: At Bernardo Winery
Before enrolling read our Policy and Procedures and Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For reasonable accommodations, you must contact us before enrolling for approval at al@freakgrapes.com
Resit fee is $120
1 Day Only: Mar 15th, 10am to 5pm COST: $410 w/Lunch & Tour
Enrolling Now: Includes Lunch and Winery Tour
Before enrolling read our Policy and Procedures and Cancellation and Refund Policy.
For reasonable accommodations, you must contact us before enrolling for approval at al@freakgrapes.com
Resit fee is $120
DISCOVER OUR WINE EXPERIENCES
Join us for certification-backed wine classes, guided tastings, and immersive wine adventures. Whether you’re building foundational knowledge or deepening your expertise, our experiences are designed to be approachable, engaging, and memorable.
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
Freaky People Grape Adventures course enrollment is confirmed as soon as payment is received. If a student wishes to cancel enrollment in a course they must notify Freaky People Grape Adventures in writing at least 14 business days in advance of the first class. A student who cancels more than 14 business days before instruction begins receives all monies returned with the exception of any non-refundable registration fees(study guides and/or examination fees).
- If cancellation is requested in writing 7 to 14 business days before instruction begins, the student will be refunded 80% the cost of the course, with the exception of any non-refundable registration fees.
- If cancellation is requested in writing between 2 to 7 business days before instruction begins, no refund will be issued but the student can request to have the funds held as a credit towards another course with the exception of any non-refundable registration fees(study guides and/or examination fees). It is up to the discretion of Freaky People Grape Adventures whether or not this credit will be issued.
- Cancellations requested in writing less than 48 hours prior to instruction commencement or after the class or course has begun will receive no refund or credit issued.
Freaky People Grape Adventures is not liable for verbal cancellation requests or written cancellation requests not received. It is the responsibility of the student to follow up and confirm receipt of any written cancellation request.
Should Freaky People Grape Adventures need to cancel a class or course for any reason, the student will be refunded tuition.
Thank you for your understanding, if you have any questions, email: info@freakypeoplegrapeadventures.com