IWEG’s office will close for the holidays on December 15th, and will reopen on January 2nd, 2024. You can register and pay for courses throughout the holidays here, where IWEG is always open.

We wish everyone in the IWEG community a safe and peaceful holiday, and look forward to welcoming you in 2024.

To help you achieve your 2024 goals, IWEG is offering a special promotion of early bird rates for the first 50 new registrants for 2024 WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses!

Use the code early24 at checkout to receive 10 per cent off eligible courses! This special offer is effective December 7th and will run until January 2nd. The promotion is not retroactive to existing registrations prior to this date.

WSET Diploma in-class and online courses are not included in this offer.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines

Image of a close up row of a red wine glasses. Logo that says WSET Wine & Spirit Education Trust and text that says WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

In-class

Course details

This beginner level wine course is for those starting a career in wine or hospitality or enthusiasts exploring wine for personal interest. You will build your confidence when tasting wine, reading a wine list, buying a bottle or pairing wine with food.

Prerequisite: None

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines 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.

This 6-hour course provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine and wine and food pairing.

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)

Upon successful completion of a 30-question multiple-choice exam you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

View the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines specification for more information about the course.

The course will be delivered by IWEG's WSET Certified Educator Karen Lavigne.

Upcoming courses

Saturday, December 9th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.

Saturday, January 27th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.

Saturday, February 24th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.

Saturday, April 6th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.

Saturday, May 25th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.

Saturday, June 29th at 9:30 am - 4:30pm. Exam at 3:30pm.