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

$395 – Includes all study materials, wine samples, tuition, the final exam, and a digital certificate and badge for those who pass the exam.

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.

This one day course meets in person at Crystal Palate Wine & Gourmet in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

*Important: We require minimum of 8 participants to run this course. If we do not have the required number of particpants registered 7-10 days before the course date, 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

We recommend reviewing the specification for the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines in advance of your course; you may click here to download a PDF copy of the WSET Level 1 Wine specification.

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.
  
• Students will receive a printed study guide when they arrive for class, as no advanced reading is required – all of the information needed to pass the exam will be taught by the instructor during the class session. Students who would prefer to read the material in advance of the course may request an eBook version of the study guide for $25.00 by emailing info@capitalwineschool.com. Please note that it can take several days to process a request for an eBook.
• To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.
• By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.