Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine
If you wish to receive information on this class or any other information from NEWA, please email bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com

Course Description
A beginner level introduction to wine suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine.
For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
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)
  • Professionally guided tasting of 5 wines

This qualification has a minimum requirement of six hours of study time, and is accomplished in a one day session, which will include the classroom study time, breaks, and the qualification exam.

Assessment
The exam consists of 30 multiple choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions. This qualification is Ofqual regulated.

Please note
Thomas Hooker Brewery is the location of the classes/exams, but classes are hosted by New England Wine Academy, which is a WSET Approved Program Provider and is solely responsible for all questions and bookings.
For inquiries, please contact - bmitchell@newenglandwineacademy.com.

For in-person classes, the minimum attendance to run a session is 8 students. If this minimum is not met - New England Wine Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone the session and refund all tuition payments.

For online classes, there is no minimum student level. Students book through New England Wine Academy, follow the online sessions, and take their exam with New England Wine Academy on the assigned dates.
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WSET Level 1 in Wine - ONLINE
Session starting:
June 29, 2020
Runs through:
July 26, 2020
Deadline to sign-up is June 15
Exam date will be set for August 1, 2020.
Session cost is $259 and includes all materials and fees.
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