WSET Level 1 in Wine Course run by l’Art du Vin

Saturday 13th December 2025 

10am – 4.30pm 

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is an internationally recognised, beginner-level qualification designed for those starting a career in wine or with a personal interest in the subject. This one-day course is fully accredited as a Level 1 Vocational Qualification by Ofqual, the UK’s qualifications regulator. 

Led by Richard Bouglet of L’Art du Vin, a WSET Level 4 Diploma holder with over 35 years of experience in the wine trade, the course combines engaging instruction with practical activities, including guided tastings and food and wine matching exercises. 

What you will 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) 

Assesment:  

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual. 

The price of the course includes: 

• Wines tasted on the course 

• Study material provided on the day- food & wine matching activities 

• Level 4 qualified Tutor with over 30 years of experience in the trade 

• Light lunch 

• Examination fees 

• Internationally-recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass 

Entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. 

Course Information:

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download this Specification. 

Please view the Short Course Terms and Conditions.