Class date & time: Sunday, January 26, 2025, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM; exam at end of class (45 minutes)
Registration deadline: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Location: Main event room above the Wine House
Instructor: Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Cancellations: Students may cancel until Saturday, January 11, 2025, and all bookings after January 11, 2025 are final. Please see below for full cancellation policy.

Study materials available for pick up from The Wine House (2311 Cotner Ave, Los Angeles) as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration. It is advisable to pick up the materials at the Wine House before the class on January 26, 2025.

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is a suggested prerequisite for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course. Students learn the basics of wine in this entry-level course in a format specially designed for those with no previous wine knowledge. It is strongly recommended for consumers or those new to wine, and focuses on the main styles of wines available, tasting technique, wine and food pairing as well as wine service and etiquette.

CLASS INCLUDES
Printed study guide
Tasting of 11 wines
Food pairing exercises
Exam fee and exam with 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes
Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin for the internationally recognized WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Free parking in lot or on street
Sanitized glassware is provided for each session
Course taught by Monica Marin, nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019

COURSE SYNOPSIS
Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
Food and Wine Matching: A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognize common faults found in wine
Types and Styles of Wine: Learn about what makes wines taste different
Grape Varieties: Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties
Main White Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling
Main Black Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
Named Wines: Champagne, Sancerre, Chablis, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Prosecco, Cava, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Chianti, Rioja, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Sauternes, Sherry, Port
Number of Wines Tasted: 11 wines will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials: Level 1 Award in Wines Study Guide available to pick up from The Wine House
Duration of Course: 6 hours inclusive of examination
Examination: 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin

View the complete course specification.

For more information, please contact Monica Marin at [email protected].

CANCELLATIONS: Students may cancel until Saturday, January 11, 2025, and all bookings after this date are final. Exams are ordered from the WSET in London under the student’s name and no refunds can be made after a student’s exam has been ordered. No refunds after study materials are picked up by the student. This class must reach a minimum number of enrollees to proceed. Registrants will be informed 48 hours before the class if it is postponed or canceled. Please see all our class policies.