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WSET Level 1

Essex Wine School
4.8
5 reviews
  • The essex wine school helped me in all the steps to enroll in the course that I had chosen and it tried to make sure that I was able to follow my course despite my work commitments. I recommend anyone who is undecided to sign up.
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  • We are continuously attending the wine event at Essex Wine School with expert Neil Bull and its been a great experience so far.
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  • I had a great, fun and amazing experience which I loved very much. I found this as an amazing outing for weekdays and for getting girls out for doing something this amazing.
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Course

In Chelmsford

£ 165 VAT inc.

For Wine Industry professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Chelmsford

Wine and Spirit Education Trust courses provide globally recognised qualifications for Wine Industry professionals and enthusiastic amateurs.

Essex Wine School is a WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP). Level 1 is a one-day course (10am-5pm) held in selected venues within Essex throughout the year.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Chelmsford (Essex)
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Lucas Farm, Whitehouse Road, Stebbing, CM6 3DA

Start date

JuneEnrolment now open
SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is intended to establish the basic skills and product knowledge required in the service and retail of wine; it is ideal for preparing a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.
This course is also a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who wishes to study in a structured way: the qualification will cover skills such as identifying wine styles, practice of storing and serving wine, and food and wine matching.
No previous experience of Wine Tasting is necessary to register on this course.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 Award in Wine (formerly known as the Foundation Certificate) is an ideal introduction to wine.

Join us at the best place to study WSET courses - with the 2015 Riedel WSET Educator of the Year Winner's Local Wine School network.

Over 600 wine schools in 66 countries compete each year for this trophy. Our tutors are amongst the highest-performing WSET trainers in the UK,

and our students enjoy well above average exam results.

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Reviews

4.8
excellent
  • The essex wine school helped me in all the steps to enroll in the course that I had chosen and it tried to make sure that I was able to follow my course despite my work commitments. I recommend anyone who is undecided to sign up.
    ← | →
  • We are continuously attending the wine event at Essex Wine School with expert Neil Bull and its been a great experience so far.
    ← | →
  • I had a great, fun and amazing experience which I loved very much. I found this as an amazing outing for weekdays and for getting girls out for doing something this amazing.
    ← | →
100%
4.7
excellent

Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Antonio Santoro

5.0
12/02/2021
About the course: The essex wine school helped me in all the steps to enroll in the course that I had chosen and it tried to make sure that I was able to follow my course despite my work commitments. I recommend anyone who is undecided to sign up.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
26/03/2019
About the course: We are continuously attending the wine event at Essex Wine School with expert Neil Bull and its been a great experience so far.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

4.0
25/03/2019
About the course: I had a great, fun and amazing experience which I loved very much. I found this as an amazing outing for weekdays and for getting girls out for doing something this amazing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
23/03/2019
About the course: I felt that this wine tasting event was very learning experience and it was a very good experience as well.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student

5.0
22/03/2019
About the course: This wine tasting tour was a real value for money deal. We were offered great beverages to taste and delicious cheese as well. Neil was the real hero of the trip for he had wide knowledege about wines and cheeses.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2019

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 9 years

Subjects

  • Wine
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Wine tasting
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • WSET Systematic Approach
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Food and Wine Matching
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Food safety
  • Wine Storage
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Wine Service
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Customer Service
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Social Skills
  • Grape Varieties
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Packaging Development
  • Styles
  • Production
    1

    1 students say they acquired this skill

  • Product Development
  • Product Analysis
  • Product Materials
  • Product Packaging
  • Sales Techniques

Teachers and trainers (1)

Neil Bull AIWS

Neil Bull AIWS

WSET-Approved Programme Provider

Course programme

COURSE SYNOPSIS

  • Wine Tasting : Taste and describe wines using the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting
  • Food and Wine Matching : A practical guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
  • Wine Service and Storage : Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wine
  • Social Responsibility : A guide to sensible drinking
  • Types and Styles of Wine : Learn about what makes wines taste different
  • Grape Varieties : Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main grape varieties
  • Main white grape varieties : Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
  • Main black grape varieties : Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
  • Named Wines : White: Pinot Grigio, Muscadet, Sancerre, Chablis, Sauternes
  • Red: Claret, Beaujolais, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rioja, Chianti
  • Number of Wines Tasted : 6 wines will be tasted as part of the course
  • Study Materials : Students will receive the Foundation Certificate Study Guide
  • Course Specification: Those who wish to review the course specification in preparation for the course can view it by clicking on the book above
  • Duration of course : 1 day inclusive of examination
  • Examination : 30 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 45 minutes. A mark of 70% required to pass
  • Certification : All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

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WSET Level 1

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