WSET Level 1 Award in Wines – In Person

$495 – 6 hours of guided in-person learning including the exam
This in-person course includes a WSET Level Wine 1 e-book, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, a class session guided by a CWS instructor, the examination at the end of the class, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the exam.

This one day course meets in person at the Capital Wine School on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

Although no advance reading or study is required to participate in the course or successfully sit the exam, registered participants will receive access to the WSET Level 1 online e-book approximately 5 – 7 days prior to the class session, if registration is completed on or before June 9.

Due to WSET processing timelines, students who register after June 9 will receive their e-book after the class has taken place, once registration has closed.

Please note that instructors do not teach directly from the study guide during the class, and no prior reading is expected.

The e-book is hosted on a Kindle-style platform (no print functionality) and expires one year from the date of redemption.

Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.

The course typically runs from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m., but the exact end time can vary depending on factors such as the instructor’s pacing, group discussions, and other considerations. The course includes a lunch break of either 30 minutes or one hour, as determined by the instructor, and concludes with a 45-minute exam.

*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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

Lapel pins are available upon request for students who pass the exam. Pins may be picked up at a future event at the Capital Wine School or mailed within the U.S. for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

If you are purchasing this course as a gift for someone else and use your own email address so that the recipient does not receive a confirmation, you MUST email info@capitalwineschool.com after registering to provide us with the participant’s email address for exam registration purposes. Failure to provide the participant’s email address may cause problems with exam registration and certificate issuance.

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.