WINE FAULTS - INTERMEDIATE
8 Nov. 2026 / BASEL
Available spots
Service Description
Learn how to recognise, describe, and detect common wine faults. We provide a controlled tasting environment to assess each fault in isolation with wines purposely contaminated with different components. Our main goal is for you to acquire the knowledge, facts, and tasting skills required to act and decide what to do when wines do not provide an enjoyable drinking experience. Who can Attend this course? Wine enthusiasts and regular wine drinkers of any level who have experienced doubts and confusion when smelling and tasting wines that didn’t feel right. WSET students who want to complement their wine studies or passionate wine connoisseurs. Basic knowledge of wine is advantageous but not essential. Motivation for learning, curiosity and active participation in the class are key prerequisites for a successful course. Our unique TCA experience is designed to gain knowledge of cork taint at minuscule levels, which will challenge your sensory perception threshold and give you the tasting experience of how this component also affects different styles of wines. What’s included in the course? Digital (PDF) and printed version of the “Wine Taints and Faults” course Workbook. A 74-page little encyclopedia with all you need to know about wine faults. 6-hour guided course and tasting of different fault components. “TCA Experience” to understand individual perception thresholds at low levels of TCA. Test: Uncover the Mysterious Fault (Blind Tasting). - plus a short 20-question MCQ exam. Digital Diploma of Achievement Long-term learning: Access the WhatsApp Community “Happy Deviations” to share comments, questions and future experiences with deviated, flawed or faulty wines. Practical tasting of the following wine faults: Lightstrike, Oxidation, Maderisation, Reduction, Volatile Acidity, TCA experience (Cork Taint) Venue and course times Wine Faults Atelier: 7A Malzgasse 4052, Basel - 10 minutes walk from Basel SBB train station or 5 minutes walk from Kunstmuseum tram Nro 2 stop. (Venues in Zürich and other cities coming soon) Days: Saturdays from 9:00 - 16:30 (including lunch break) Learning Effort A convenient 6-hour guided course with lunch break included. Each student receives digital (PDF) and printed copies of the "Wine Taints & Faults" Workbook. Test examination and digital certificate upon completion. Classes are limited to 10 students in Basel.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Course Booking & Cancellation Policy 1. Eligibility Participation in our courses is limited to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. 2. Booking and Payment A place in the course is confirmed only after full payment has been received. All course fees include study books and examination fees unless otherwise stated. No additional costs are required for these components. 3. Cancellation Policy Participants may cancel their booking and transfer their attendance to the next or any future course session. In such cases, the participant will be moved to the next available course session at no additional cost. No refund will be issued. Cancellations made less than 7 days before the course start date are not eligible for rescheduling. 4. Course Transfer Participants who cannot attend a course may request one transfer to the next scheduled course date. Additional transfers may be subject to administrative approval. 5. Intellectual Property & Study Materials All course materials, including books, handouts, presentations, and digital content, are protected by copyright. It is strictly prohibited to copy, reproduce, distribute, photograph, scan, or share course materials, including posting images of the content online, without prior written authorization. Unauthorized use or distribution of course materials may result in removal from the course without refund and may lead to legal action. 6. Conduct During the Course Participants are expected to maintain professional and respectful conduct throughout the course. The following behaviors are not permitted: Cheating or academic misconduct during examinations or tests Repeated lateness or absence without notice Violation of intellectual property rules Failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the course without refund. 7. Photography and Social Media Participants may take and share photos during course sessions only with the approval of the course instructor and with respect for the privacy of other participants. 8. Course Changes The organizer reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to course schedules, instructors, or locations if necessary. 9. Minimum Group Size The organizer reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course if the minimum group size is not reached. In such cases, participants will be informed in writing. 10. Discounts In official partnership with the SVS Sommelierverband Deutschschweiz, we offer a 10% discount on our courses. This is the only discount we offer.
Contact Details
+41767241582
learn@wineeducation.ch
Grosshofmatte 2, Lucerne, Switzerland