ONLINE- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Evenings

• 3 x Live online Zoom classes - Tuesdays 5th, 12th and 19th May 2026 - 6.30pm-8.30pm

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. 

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)

We recommend you read the WSET Level 1 in Wines course specification document before you book the course.

At a glance:

• 6 wines tasted
• 6 hours live online tuition with all sessions recorded
• 6 hours home study
• 45 min multiple choice exam

Course delivery

• The Level 1 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our Local WIne School qualified WSET tutors
• This course includes 6 hours of online tuition in 3 x 2hr sessions
• Your tutor will give you a guided tasting of 6 wines on this course (for details of how to order the wines see below)
• You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course
• You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions after you book

Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as are basic computer skills.

Examination

To obtain the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is made up of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes. You must answer at least 70% correctly to pass the exam.

The exam may be taken at Sussex Wine School in Brighton in person, dates to be agreed. WSET requires 2 weeks notice for in person exam bookings.

Or we can offer an online exam for an additional £39 (please add the online exam if you wish to take the exam remotely). WSET requires 7 working days notice for online exam bookings.

Important dates

Registration deadline: please book at least 5 days before the start of the course, to allow time to send materials and order the tasting wines.

The course fee includes

• Course study guide posted to you at no extra charge
• LIVE virtual, interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School qualified WSET tutor
• Exclusive access to practice multiple-choice questions
• Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass the exam

Course Wines

It is recommended that 6 wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and not essential to complete the course. Please note that the cost of wine is not included in the course fee above.

Our wine experts have specially selected wines for this course aligned to demonstrate specific learning outcomes. The price of the 6-bottle case is around £85.45 including delivery to mainland UK. Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided around 10 days prior to your course starting.

Wine preservation advice is given so that after each tasting exercise you can reseal and return to the wines over the coming days.  

Special Educational Needs

Please make the school aware if you have a condition that may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. We can apply for a reasonable adjustment of extra time on your behalf but you must notify us and email a statement or supporting evidence to us at least 4 weeks before the exam date.