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

$395 – 6 hours of guided in-person learning including the exam
This in-person course includes all WSET study materials, wine tasting samples, a class session guided by a CWS instructor, the examination at the end of the class, and a digital certificate and badge for those who pass the exam.

This one day course meets in person at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg, Virginia on Saturday, January 25, 2025Students 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.

Approximate Schedule

9:00am: Class begins
12:00pm: Short break for lunch*
12:30pm: Class resumes
3:00pm: 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.

EXAM INFORMATION

The exam consists of 30 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

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

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.

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.