During our full-day classroom course you will taste 11 wines that represent different types and styles of wine from around the world. The course fee includes all the wines, course materials, tuition, and the exam fee. This course is approved and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) i London and is internationally recognised in more than 70 countries.
WSET Level 1 in Wine is an internationally approved wine course suitable for anyone new to wine or anyone with little formel knowledge about wine. During our interactive and engaging wine course you will learn how to taste wine, learn about the main types and styles of wines and learn about food and wine pairing. Our aim is to inspire you and give you greater confidence about how to choose wines for different occasions. We prefer to keep our classes small to ensure maximum learning for our students.
WSET Level 1 in Wine
Join our internationally approved Introduction to wine course!
Course date: Tuesday 18 April 09.00 – 15.00
Location: Panu, St Olavs Plass 3, Oslo
WSET Level 1 in Wine
WSET Level 1 in Wine is suitable for:
anyone new to wine
anyone with some basic knowledge about wine
anyone who wants to learn how to taste wines like a professional.
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Included in WSET Level 1 in Wine course package
1 day wine course
wines, course book and exam fee.
Kahoot! practice tests
Practical Information
This course is taught by Jane Nisbet Huseby, owner of Oslo Wine School
Course materials, shipping costs in Norway, tuitiion fees and the exam fee* are included in the course fee.
Course date: Tuesday 18th of April 09.00 – 15:00
Exam date: We offer various exam dates both as a classroom exam and digital. Please ask for more information after enrolement.
*digital exam fee is not included in the course fee.
What you will learn:
How wine is made and the key components of grapes required to turn grape juice into wine (Fermentation)
Introduction to grape growing: important factors for the successful production of grapes including climatic factors.
Important steps in the winemaking process of white, red, sparkling and fortified wines.
The main wine types (red, white, rosé, sparkling, fortified, sweet) and styles of wine (from dry to sweet)
The main grape varieties and their characteristics (Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah)
How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT). During the course, you will taste 11 different wines, including white wines, red wines, rosé wines, sparkling wines and fortified wines.
How to store and serve wine (principles and practices)
How to combine wine and food (principles and practices)
Included in the course fee:
6 hours of WSET accredited course tuition
Guided tasting of 11 wines by Jane Nisbet Huseby – our wine expert and Approved WSET Wine Educator
WSET Level 1 course materials
Classroom Exam fee for the 45 minutes closed book multiple-choice test. WSET Level 1 in Wine exam does not involve any tasting skills.
Kahoot! practice tests
On successfully passing the exam you will receive the WSET Level 1 in Wine certificate
Note: for students wishing to take the online exam, there is an additional fee of 350 kr.
About WSET
Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was established in the UK in 1969 and is the leading international institution for wine education for wine professionals and wine enthusiasts in more than 70 countries around the world. All the study materials are produced and published by WSET in England. Our wine expert Jane Nisbet Huseby is an Approved Wine Educator for WSET courses, she holds the WSET Diploma in Wine and Spirits and is a Master of Wine student.
Oslo Wine School is an approved provider of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), and is proud to be able to offer WSET course at various levels both in the classroom and digitally via Zoom, either during the day or as an evening course in various locations around Norway. We offer WSET Level 1, 2 og 3 in Wine, and WSET Level 1 and 2 in Spirits.
Heldags vinkurs på en lørdag! WSET Level 1 in Wine, et internasjonalt godkjent nybegynnersvinkurs utviklet for personer uten formell eller profesjonell kunnskap om vin. Kurset er designet for å gi økt kunnskap, innsikt og glede i vinens verden.
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
LIVE! Digital WSET Level 1 in Wine. Nybegynnerkurs utviklet for personer med lite eller ingen formell eller profesjonell kunnskap om vin. Kurset er designet for å gi økt kunnskap, innsikt og glede i vinens verden. Kurset går over 3 onsdager kl. 19:00 - 21:00.
Kan du litt om vin fra før eller er du vinentusiast? Jobber du i serveringsbransjen? WSET Level 2 in Wine er internasjonalt godkjent og sertifisert. Dette er kurset for både deg som er vininteressert og for deg som jobber i vin-og servicebransjen.Kurset undervises på engelsk. THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH.
Kan du litt om vin fra før eller er du vinentusiast? Jobber du i serveringsbransjen? WSET Level 2 in Wine er internasjonalt godkjent og sertifisert. Dette er kurset for både deg som er vininteressert og for deg som jobber i vin-og servicebransjen. Gjennom engasjerende undervisning, diskusjoner og vinsmaking i på Zoom lærer du mer om hvilke faktorer påvirker vinstiler og kvalitet. Du lærer også å beskrive vin på en profesjonell måte. Kurset går over 8 kvelder.
THIS COURSE IS TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
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