WSET Level 1 Award in Wines September 2025 in Saltaire, Bradford - Professional wine qualification

Fee includes:

• 10+ wine samples
• WSET work book
• 6 hours WSET tuition with wine educator Sophia Luckett
• WSET examination (plus globally recognised WSET certificate and lapel pin on passing)

 What is WSET Level 1 Award in wines?

Level 1 is a one day course covering the core fundamentals of wine whilst you taste lots of different styles through out the day.  Come 5pm you'll be confident tasting wine, navigating a wine list, buying bottles and pairing wine with food. We cover

• The main type and styles of wine.
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics.
• How to store and serve wine.
• The principles of food and wine pairing.
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine*(SAT).

The course provides a solid foundation which can be built on further on the Level 2 Award in Wines.

Exam: There is a 30 multiple-choice questions exam to be completed in 45 minutes to be completed on the day

This qualification is Ofqual regulated.

Who's this course for?

Trade or wine enthusiasts 

This course is an ideal starting point for wine enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with the basics, or those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality.

Suitable for students with little to no wine knowledge who wish to explore, with confidence, the main styles of wine.

A recent review of Sagasu Drinks and The Drink Talking WSET course

"I would absolutely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in

wine and wants to learn more. I would particularly recommend doing it with Sophia as she is such an engaging speaker and fantastic teacher that she really brings the content to life. I learnt so much about wine; it was fun, interesting, interactive and really accessible."

Samantha Welsh, WSET Level 2 student with The Drink Talking, May 2022

Why study with Sophia from The Drink Talking?

This course is all about you and your wine education, and I pride myself on making sure you feel engaged, entertained, informed and included. As well as an engaging presentation of the WSET course content, I add additional fun revision games and activities to ensure your motivation and enthusiasm. You will get to know your wine peers, form relationships, have fun and build a wealth of knowledge.

Course Structure

This is a one day course with a 45 minute exam at the end of the day.

 What will I learn?