WSET LEVEL 1
3. October, 2026 (Eng)
Service Description
The WSET Level 1 Beginner Course in Wines (#W1021) is a one-day program perfect for individuals launching their wine journey, whether for personal enjoyment or as a step towards a professional career. This engaging and fun course includes interactive group exercises, mock exams, and instructor support to ensure you're well-prepared for the test. Join us to develop your wine knowledge and tasting skills, making connections with fellow enthusiasts along the way! WSET Level 1 is perfect for: • Wine Enthusiasts seeking to expand their wine knowledge and experience • Hospitality and wine industry professionals with limited wine proficiency What you'll learn: • Main types and styles of wine • Common wine grapes and their characteristics • How to store and serve wine • Principles of food and wine pairing • Describing wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) Registration includes: • 8 hours of world-class classroom instruction and the guided tasting of 9 quality wines from around the world • All exam fees, a digital WSET certificate, and a lapel pin upon successful course completion • All course materials • Lunch will be provided (sandwiches from Joe & the Juice, salads, fruit, drinks, coffee) Course Dates & Times: • Saturday, 28 March 2026: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm (lunch provided from Joe & the Juice) • ASSESSMENT: 30-question exam (45 minutes) given at the end of the day Recommendations: There are no requirements for candidates to have previous knowledge or previous experience of alcoholic beverages. Candidates are not required to dedicate additional private study outside of class for the successful completion of this course. The course is delivered by the Zürich Wine Academy.
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
Werdstrasse, Zürich, Switzerland
+41767241582
learn@wineeducation.ch