Students must attend all of the following course dates:

• Wednesday, Nov. 4th 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, Nov. 11th 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, Nov. 18th 2026 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Please note short 15 minute breaks will be given but dinner will not be provided.

Looking to learn about wine? Our WSET Level 1 course equips you with the essential skills to talk and taste like a pro.

There is no previous knowledge necessary to enroll in this course.

This course guides you through exploring various wine styles using your senses of sight, smell, and taste. You'll also learn crucial principles related to wine storage and service.

For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification. All registrations include digital course materials, emailed within 72 hours of registration. If you prefer a physical copy, you can purchase one at registration and pick it up at the Oenophile Institute.

If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 1 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply. For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

• Course Details

  During this course, you will learn about:

  • The primary types and styles of wine

  • The key characteristics of commonly used wine grape varieties

  • Proper wine storage and serving techniques

  • The fundamental principles of pairing food and wine

  • How to use the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) to describe wine accurately.

  This qualification has a minimum requirement of 5.25 hours of study time, in a classroom or online, with a WSET course provider. This will be divided over 2 course days.

  Please note short 15 minute breaks will be given but lunch will not be supplied.

• Assessment

  Assessment: A 45 minute closed-book examination comprised of 30 multiple-choice questions during the final course day on January 31st, 2026 at approximately 1:00pm.

$565 | 7 hours | 10+ Wines

Registration must be completed by June 9th, 2026.

Deposits & payment plans are available.

Email admin@oenophile.institute for info.