Le Verre Gourmand is now a certified provider of WSET courses. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) provides globally known and recognised education and qualifications in wines and spirits around the world. We are proud to be able to offer courses to wine professionals and enthusiasts alike. We are currently offering WSET levels 1 and 2 in person and as online courses.
Please contact Phoebe, our WSET certified educator, on phoebe@verregourmand.com if you have any questions.
To book a course, please fill out the form and send it back to us.
WSET Level 1 in Wines
If you are interested in wine and are keen to deepen your understanding, WSET Level 1 in Wines is the perfect starting point. Embark on a journey where you will explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste. Gain valuable knowledge and basic skills that will enable you to describe wines accurately and suggest food and wine pairings.
Delivery and Assessment
The WSET Level 1 in Wines qualification takes place over the course of one full day, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience with six hours of study time in a classroom setting. Assessment for this course is conducted through a closed-book examination on the final day, comprising 30 multiple-choice questions.
What You’ll Learn
- Food and wine pairing
- The main styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to serve and store wine
- How to taste wine according to the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, hospitality professional, or simply curious about the world of wines, WSET Level 1 in Wines is the ideal foundation for your knowledge of wines. Book now to begin your journey!
You can chose two options to enter WSET level 1 program, either join one of our live course sessions, where our trainer Phoebe will provide theory and tasting lessons, finishing the day with the exam. Or if you can’t join a live session, you can opt for an on-line program.
Level 1 – Live course available dates (full day 9am-6pm)
- Tuesday 23rd July 2024 including exam – Hôtel Plan B, Chamonix – 9h – 18h (including an hour break for lunch) – Minimum 6 attendees required – Deadline to sign up: Tuesday 9th July
LANGUAGE: English - Tuesday 20th August 2024 including exam – Hôtel Plan B, Chamonix – 9h – 18h (including an hour break for lunch) – Minimum 6 attendees required – Deadline to sign up: Tuesday 6th August
LANGUAGE: English
To enquire about courses in French – please email phoebe@verregourmand.com
Price – € 300 TTC per student
Level 1 – Online course in English
The online course will be based around a four-week, five module online learning programme with educator support from WSET and Le Verre Gourmand available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this four-week window. The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time. The exam will be fully remote and online. You will be required to have the necessary equipment for remote learning, such as laptop/tablet and smartphone to be able to access the resources and take the exam.
Tasting option There is also an option to include tasting in your level 1 online course. We will send you all the samples required along with a ‘tasting how-to’ kit to your house so you can taste at your own convenience alongside your studies.
Level 1 online course dates available:
- 22/07/2024 – 18/08/2024, exam date 20/08/2024 – Deadline to sign up: 12/07/2024
- 02/09/2024 – 29/09/2024, exam date 01/10/2024 – Deadline to sign up: 23/08/2024
- 14/10/2024 – 10/11/2024, exam date 12/11/2024 – Deadline to sign up: 04/10/2024
Price – € 240 TTC without tasting samples / € 300 TTC with tasting samples
For more information contact phoebe@verregourmand.com and to book a course, please fill out the form and send it back to her.
WSET Level 2 in Wines
On the WSET Level 2 in Wines course, you’ll embark on a journey to gain a comprehensive understanding of the world’s principal and regionally important grape varieties, the regions where they are grown, and the diverse styles of wine they produce. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to describe wines and appreciate the factors that impact their style and quality.
Delivery and Assessment
This qualification requires a minimum of 28 hours of study time, with 16 hours of engaging classroom instruction. Available as a 3-day course (one full day per week). Assessment will be conducted through a closed-book 1 hour exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions on the final day.
What You’ll Learn
- Influence of Environmental Factors: Discover how environmental factors, grape-growing techniques, and winemaking choices shape the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Chardonnay, you’ll explore the unique characteristics and profiles of each variety.
- Key Labeling Terms: Unravel the mystery behind wine labels as you learn to decipher key labelling terms on bottles. Understand the significance of these terms in relation to the grape variety, region, and style of the wine.
- Regionally Important Grape Varieties: Delve into the styles and quality of wines made from 22 regionally important grape varieties. From Old World classics to emerging New World gems, you’ll gain insight into the diversity of wine offerings from various regions.
- Sparkling and Fortified Wines: Understand the production methods and characteristics of these wines that set them apart from the rest.
- Wine Storage and Service: Learn the essential principles of wine storage and service. Discover how the correct storage conditions and serving temperatures can significantly impact the enjoyment and preservation of a wine.
- Food and Wine Pairing: Learn the key principles of pairing food with wine.
- The WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT): Develop your wine-tasting skills using the WSET systematic approach to tasting (SAT). Learn how to assess wines visually, aromatically, and on the palate, providing you with a structured method to confidently describe and appreciate wines.
The WSET Level 2 in Wines is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of wines from around the world through learning about, and tasting, many different styles of wine. Get in touch now to book or find out more.
You can chose two options to enter WSET level 2 program, either join one of our live course sessions, where our trainer Phoebe will provide theory and tasting lessons, finishing the session with the exam. Or if you can’t join a live session, you can opt for an on-line program.
Level 2 – Live session – available dates (three full days 9am-6pm) :
- 3 days: Tuesday 10th September to Thursday 12th September including exam – Hôtel Plan B, Chamonix – 9h – 18h (including an hour break for lunch) – Minimum 6 attendees required
LANGUAGE: EnglishDeadline to sign up: Friday 16th August – Deadline to sign up: Friday 16th August
Price – € 780 TTC per student
Level 2 – Online session in English
The online course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with educator support from WSET and Le Verre Gourmand available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. There is a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. The exam will be fully remote and online. You will be required to have the necessary equipment for remote learning, such as laptop/tablet and smartphone to be able to access the resources and take the exam.
Tasting option There is also an option to include tasting in your level 2 online course. We will send you all the samples required along with a ‘tasting how-to’ kit to your house so you can taste at your own convenience alongside your studies.
Level 2 online course dates available:
- 05/08/2024 – 08/09/2024 (exam date 10/09/2024) – Deadline to sign up: 26/07/2024
- 30/09/2024 – 03/11/2024 (exam date 05/11/2024) – Deadline to sign up: 20/09/2024
Price – € 540 TTC without tasting samples / € 780 TTC with tasting samples
For more information, courses in French, contact phoebe@verregourmand.com and to book a course, please fill out the form and send it back to her.
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