This Hybrid Course and exam will take place in-person in Pittsburgh. Students will receive their study materials as soon as they register for the course. Once the materials have arrived, please start reading the book as it is important to come to class prepared. The first three (3) Classes are on line and the last three (3) Classes are in person on the same day. The exam is in person in Pittsburgh.    

This entry level course provides basic information on classic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food & wine pairing as well as basic wine service & storage. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 Wine Award certificate and is a great starting point for novice consumers. No experience required. This course is an online course that begins with an instructor-led launch session on June 12, 2023 at 6pm CST. This 2-hour session is recorded and can be viewed anytime. A class link will be sent to you via email a few days before the class begins. This course contains the same content and materials of our in-person course, however, students are responsible for securing wines locally. A list of suggested wines will be provided during the launch session.    

This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this course results in a WSET Level 1 certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers. No experience required. The first class in online on ZOOM. The second class takes place in person in Cleveland. The exam is in person in Cleveland.