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

$375 – Includes all study materials, wine samples, tuition, postage for mailing of certificate, and the final 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.

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
3:345 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.

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 June 12, 2022.