OWS - Oslo: WSET Level 1 in Wine Classroom
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1 day course
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Saturday 11.01.2025
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Time: 10:00 - 16:00 hrs
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Location: Centrally in Oslo
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This course is taught in English since all the course materials and exam is only available in English. All our teachers are able to explain terminology in Norwegian if required.
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max 16 students per course
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This course is taught by an approved Oslo Wine School WSET educator.
The WSET Level 1 in Wine is an internationally recognized and certified course designed for individuals new to wine or those with limited formal knowledge. Ideal for wine-lovers and new restaurant staff, this course provides a solid foundation in wine basics, helping participants gain confidence in serving and selecting wines.
Our goal is to inspire and empower students, equipping them with the skills to choose wines for various occasions. We keep our classes small to ensure personalized attention and maximize learning opportunities.
Course Duration: 6 hours
Content: During our interactive and engaging wine course students learn:
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How to taste wine
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Essentials of grape growing and winemaking.
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Understand about the different types and styles of wines
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Learn how to describe eight well-known grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon.
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Understand the basic principles of food and wine pairing.
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Classroom 45-minute multiple-choice exam. Course participants can enroll in the course exam usually held 2 – 3 weeks after their course. On successfully passing the exam, students receive a WSET Level 1 in Wine certificate and pin.
Oslo Wine School offers WSET Level 1 in Wine as a classroom course or live digitally via Zoom
For more information, download the WSET Level 1 in Wine Specifications Guide HERE
Please book early to secure your place as courses can fill up quickly.
Purchased course places are not refundable, but can be transferred to another person or to other course dates on request.
All our courses require a minimum number of course participants. In the extreme case that there are insufficient course participants to run a course, students will be informed 7 working day in advance that the course is re-scheduled, and informed of the new course dates.
Full details of our WSET course registration policies are available HERE.
What our students say about us
Forgotten are the times when Monday were so dull! This was the best wine course I have ever attended. Thank you.
Morten Solli, Drammen
Den gode kontakten vi fikk med Jane Nisbet Huseby ga en ekstra inspirasjon i undervisningen
Øyvind Rømo, Mosjøen
WSET Level 1 in Wine Classroom course with Oslo Wine School:
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Full day (6 hours) of WSET accredited win education with one of our Oslo Wine School WSET wine educators. o
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Guided wine-tasting of 8 – 10 wines
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WSET Level 1 in Wine course materials and specifications guide.
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Food and wine pairing exercise
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Kahoot! Practice tests developed by Oslo Wine School
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Classroom exam fee for WSET Level 1 in Wine exam fee. For students who wish to take the digital exam, a small additional fee applies.
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Digital WSET Level 1 in Wine certificate and digital pin on successfully passing the exam.
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This course is approved by WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) i London and is internationally approved in more than 80 countries.
About the WSET Level 1 in Wine exam
After the course, students will receive an email inviting them to register for the WSET Level 1 in Wine exam, which is a 45-minute multiple-choice exam with 30 questions. Students receive the results of the exam between 6 – 8 weeks after taking the exam. Upon successfully passing the exam, students receive a WSET certificate and pin.
Exam fees: The classroom exam fee is included in the course fee. If students wish to take the digital exam, an extra fee applies as this is an exam managed directly from the UK.
Read more about the exam fees here: HERE
Our exam schedule can be downloaded for 2024 here, and for 2025 here.
