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WSET® Level 1

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WSET® Level 1 Award in Wines 


The only Internationally Recognised Wine Qualification in South Africa

Classroom option :  R2 500
Online option:  R2 200





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A great introduction to wine!

In this course you will learn:
- How to taste and appreciate different styles of wine
- How to identify certain grape varieties 

By spending time in the vineyard and cellar, you will learn:
​- How wine is made and see it first hand
- Service and storage of wines

- Food and wine pairing

Entry Requirements
Students who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held will NOT be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course, but this is not a barrier for successfully completing the qualification.
ITINERARY
The Level 1 takes place over one day with an Abingdon lunch included.
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Classroom option :  R2 500
Online option :  R2 200
Self Study option:  R1 800

One day course at Abingdon Estate 
​R2 500
 
​Price includes:
-  Course Materials
​ - Tastings of both local and international wines
- Food and wine pairing activities
- Vineyard and cellar tour
- Lunch at Abingdon restaurant*
- Examination fees
- Official WSET qualification, certificate and lapel pin (upon successful completion)


*Drinks with lunch not included

For those looking for a more relaxed, exam-free day, the option to skip the WSET Level 1 exam at the end of the course is available for R1 200.
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Level 1 Award in Wines Specification

Upcoming Courses:
Our WSET Level 1 classroom courses are currently postponed. Please enquire about online options. 
Alternatively, add the WSET Level 1 exam to our beginners course in May 2022.


Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the start of the course
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Download the booking form below: 

​​BOOKING FORM PDF
BOOKING FORM WORD DOC

For further information please contact Laurie on 0603497732 / info@kznschoolofwine.co.za
To gain the qualification students need to pass a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions. The examination lasts 45 minutes and candidates need to achieve a minimum of 70% to pass.


  • About
  • Wine Courses
    • 2022 dates
    • Online virtual tastings and Courses
    • Beginners Wine Appreciation course
    • Foundation Certificate
    • About WSET
    • WSET Practice Exams
    • WSET Level 1
    • WSET Level 1 - Online
    • WSET Level 2
    • WSET Level 2 - Online Learning
    • WSET Level 3
    • WSET Level 3 - Online Learning
  • Service & SOMMELIER TRAINING
    • Front of House Course
  • Corporate & Private Events
  • Abingdon Wine Estate
  • CONTACT