WSET Level 1 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg

$395 – Includes course tuition, study guide, postage for mailing of certificates, and the final examination

This one day course meets in person at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg on Saturday, April 27, 2024. There is no pre-study required; students will receive their study materials when they arrive for class.

Approximate Schedule

9:00am: Class begins
12:00pm: Short break for lunch*
12:30pm: Class resumes
2:15pm: Examination
*Lunch is not included in the registration fee. Students may bring their own lunch or visit one of the local eateries. 

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. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.

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

You may review the school’s cancellation/rescheduling policy here.

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

*Because they tend to damage the certficates of achievement when mailed together, we are no longer including lapel pins with certficate mailings. Students who pass the exam and wish to collect the lapel pin for this qualification may email info@capitalwineschool.com to make an appointment to pick it up, or to request separate shipping for an additional fee.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.