WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

* * REGISTRATION CLOSES APRIL 19TH @ 8:00AM

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is perfect for wine enthusiasts or 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. The following summarizes the program date and agenda;

APRIL 14, 2024 - 9:30am - 5:00pm – Through interactive activities, students learn about the parts of a grape, the basics of alcoholic fermentation, wine growing environments, wine production and wine styles. Students learn to calibrate their palates to determine sweetness, acidity and tannin levels in wine as well as determine how food affects wine through a food and wine pairing lab exercise. This program includes an introductory deductive tasting lesson of 8 wines from the principal grape varieties. During the tasting lesson, students will learn about the characteristics of each grape variety and the differences between flavors and acidity levels in various regions of the world. The deductive tasting is followed up by a lesson on examples of wines around the world from the principal grape varieties. At the end the program, a 30 question multiple choice examination is administered. Students who receive a passing score on the exam receive a certificate and lapel pin. Missed or failed examinations can be resit for a fee of $50.

Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has since grown to become the global industry leader in wine and spirits education.

For a link to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines program specification, please follow the link below.

https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/6201/wset_l1wines_specification_en_mar2018.pdf

FAQs

WHAT IS YOUR ADMISSIONS POLICY?

You must be a minimum of 21 years of age in order to participate in the educational tastings portion of programs and workshops. If you are under age 21 and wish to enroll in a WSET program, please e-mail thesommschool@outlook.com for further information prior to registering for a program.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Classes are conducted in handicap accessible facilities. If you have special needs, please contact us at thesommschool@outlook.com to make special arrangements.

DATA PROTECTION POLICY

Data on website visitors is not collected by The Somm School via The Somm School's website www.thesommschool.com. Registration data is collected and shared with WSET only on those who register for WSET programs. Individuals who enroll in programs or workshops at The Somm School currently register by means of third party processor Eventbrite. At no point does The Somm School collect, store or process credit card information.

REFUND POLICY

The Somm School’s refund and cancellation policy is as follows:

WSET Level 1 Programs – Full refund minus third party processing fees up to 7 days prior to class program date.

IS EVENTBRITE THE ONLY OPTION FOR REGISTRATION?

Over the years, The Somm School has used a handful of merchant service processors and specialized event organizers. Eventbrite has proven to be our most trusted platform to handle merchant service processing, sales tax, refunds and offer countless administrative benefits. All processors charge fees and although Eventbrite's fees are high, their assurances and benefits have earned the continued relationship.

WHY CHOOSE THE SOMM SCHOOL OVER OTHER WSET PROVIDERS?

The Somm School has several years of successfully mentoring hundreds of students through the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines program. The global average pass rate for the program for the 2020-2021 calendar year was 93%, whereas the program pass rate through The Somm School was 100%

IS THE INSTRUCTOR NICE

He will not hit you with a ruler

POLICIES INQUIRIES

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