Level 1 Award in Wine
If you’re just beginning to explore the world of wine, start here.
You’ll discover the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste. You’ll learn the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and how to pair food with wine. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. This course provides a solid foundation for moving onto Level 2.
This qualification requires a minimum of six hours of study time.
What you'll learn
The main types and styles of wine
Common wine grapes and their characteristics
How to store and serve wine
Principles of food and wine pairing
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Online Classroom course details
Duration: Four weeks self-guided study to be completed around your schedule
Private study: At least three hours a week
Tasting Kit: Optional. WSET-approved tasting kit from E-Tasting can be included as part of your class. Simply add the kit to your order when you check out. The kit includes 10 50ml samples.
Also includes: Access to WSET's Online Classroom for one year, a dedicated online tutor, ebook, and your exam
Features: Revision videos, flash cards and exam tips
Technology: WSET recommends that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To take your exam online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
Exam details
The exam is made of up 30 multiple-choice questions.
PhillyWine reserves the right to refuse to administer exams to in-person and online students who do not meet minimum grade, participation, or attendance requirements.
Exams must be taken within one year of completion of the course. If the exam is not completed in that timeline, students must resit the class (at a reduced price) or take a qualifying exam.
If a student signs up late (pass the published deadline) or ‘no-shows’ for an exam, PhillyWine reserves the right to charge additional late/no show fees as set forth by WSET.
Requirements
You must be 21 or older to sign up.
Cancellation / Refunds
No refunds are given for Level 1 cancellations with less than 15 days’ notice. Please contact PhillyWine for the option of applying tuition toward a future class. Tuition includes a non-refundable $100 deposit. If PhillyWine cancels the class, you will be given the option for a full refund or reschedule date.
Level 1 2025-2026
UPCOMING
In-Person Class - Mercer College
July 17
3:30 - 8:30PM
Mercer College, West Windsor Campus
➡️ Sign up by July 2 (Use link)
Price: $495
In-Person Class - Philadelphia
July 19
10AM-4PM
Fitler Club
➡️ Sign up by July 3 (sign up below)
Price: $380
Price includes
Non-refundable registration fee ($100), wine, food samples, a hardcopy of the book, and the exam.
Online Classroom
Four weeks of self-guided study in addition to private study
Next Classes:
June 23 - July 20
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Cost for Online Class: $325 through July 21, 2025; $350 beginning with the August 8 course
Includes non-refundable deposit ($100), access to Online Classroom for one year, an online tutor, the exam, and the ebook.
Wine tasting kit (optional): +$134.99
Exam Nights are held once a month. See the schedule here.
You may also take the exam remotely. Please contact us to make arrangements.
