WSET Level 1 Award in Wines at Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet in Norfolk

$395 – Includes all study materials, wine samples, tuition, postage for mailing of certificate, the final exam, and mailing of certificates of achievement to addresses in the US.

Please join Crystal Cameron Schaad, owner and sommelier of Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet, for this 1-day in-person WSET Level 1 course. Crystal holds the DipWSET credential and is a graduate of the WSET Educator Training program.

*Important: We require minimum of 6 participants to run this course. If we do not have the required number of particpants registered by October 23, we will need to cancel and/or reschedule the course; existing registrants will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund.

6 Guided Learning Hours, including 45 minutes for the examination

This class covers the main types of wine, the most common grape varieties, wine service, storing and serving wine, tasting technique, how to describe the smell and taste of wine, and the basics of pairing food and wine. During the class, students taste eight different wines. At the end of the day, students take a 45-minute, multiple choice exam. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

Approximate Class Schedule
9:00 a.m. Class Begins
12:30 p.m. Class Breaks for Lunch
1:30 p.m. Class Resumes
3:00 p.m. Exam Begins
3:45 p.m. Exam Ends

For detailed information about the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, please click here to download a PDF of the WSET’s Specifications.

Exam Information

The exam will be held at the end of class and consists of 3o multiple choice questions which students have 45 minutes to complete.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are unable to attend the scheduled exam may request to defer to one of our other scheduled exams. Please review the following document for deadlines and fees associated with reschedule requests. Students will also receive an email reminder approximately one week before the rescheduling deadline: WSET Exams Rescheduling Deadlines & Fees

Additional Information

Please note that the cost of lunch is not included in this class.

Study materials are given to students at the first class. Requests for advance mailing of study materials will be contingent upon inventory and will incur a $15 mailing fee.

Postage for original mailing of certificates and lapel pins included. Request for replacement of lost certificates/pins will incur additional fees.

Any cancelations or requests for rescheduling must be received on or before October 21, 2023.