WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course and Examination
WSET Courses: Level 1 course offers a well-rounded introduction to wine, focusing on wine tasting technique, major wines of the world, and food and wine pairing principles. Consider this class if you are relatively new to wine and would like to expand your knowledge and move to the next level.
The class consists of a total of in-person instruction, tasting and a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course.
Topics covered in WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Course
- What is Wine & How is it Made?
- Types & Styles of Wine
- Introduction to Tasting
- Grape Varieties & Wines
- Storage & Service of Wines
- Pairing Food & Wines
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Level 1 Wines Specification here.
WSET Courses Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 19th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Note, the registration button will redirect you to the Dallas Wine Education Center page for WSET Level 1 in Wine Courses. Please scroll down the page and use the form on this page to choose the above course date / location.
If you register for a Level 1 in Wines course within two business days of the course date, you will still be able to fully participate in the course. However, we will need to arrange a mutually convenient date in the future for you to sit the Level 1 in Wine exam.
Tuition, fees and taxes: $345 plus $15 shipping and $29.70 sales tax
The course fee includes all wines to be tasted, study materials, administration and exam fees.
To see the exam re-sit fees, please scroll down to the end of this page.
Location:
Unless otherwise stated, all FORT WORTH in-person classes and exams take place at:
Acre Distilling Co.
309 Calhoun St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
You must be at least 21 years of age by the time of your course start date.
For registration, please click the button below:
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course and Examination
WSET Courses: Level 2 Award in Wines Course and Examination
Topics covered in WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Course
- Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service
Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. Discover the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully. Learn the processes and principles of wine storage and service. - Factors Influencing Style, Quality & Price
Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery. Discover how to decode and understand labels. - White Grape Varieties
Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main white grape varieties and the regions producing them. - Black Grape Varieties
Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main black grape varieties and the regions producing them. - Sparkling, Sweet and Fortified Wines
Learn about the various methods for making Sparkling, Sweet and Fortified Wine, the resulting wine styles and the regions producing them.
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Level 2 Wines Specification here.
WSET Courses Dates and Times:
We offer in-person, interactive classes with your instructor and classmates on Saturday and Sunday mornings between 10:00am – 2:00pm. The exam follows the end of class on the last day of the course.
Please select the following set of dates when you register below:
- On the following Saturdays and Sundays (10:00am – 2:00pm), Aug 2, 3, 9 and 10, 2025- Acre Distillery (1309 Calhoun St. Fort Worth, TX 76102)
Price and shipping:
$895 plus Texas sales tax (8.25%) includes all wines to be tasted, study materials, administration and exam fees. Please see the Dallas Wine Education Center website for details.
A shipping fee of $15 is added for the print-book option. There is no shipping charge if you choose the e-book option.
Texas sales tax (8.25%)*Price: $73.84
Your card will be charged for a total of$968.84
To see the exam re-sit fees, please see the Dallas Wine Education Center website.
Dates and Times:
Saturday/Sunday, August 2, 3, 9, and 10, 2025
10:00am – 2:00pm
Note, the registration button will redirect you to the Dallas Wine Education Center page for WSET Level 2 in Wine Courses. Please scroll down the page and use the form on this page to choose the above course date / location.
You must be at least 21 years of age by the time of your course start date.
You can pay and register for this course by filling out the form and paying below. Your payment (other than any shipping charges and $100 if the course materials have been sent or issued to you) is refundable until 16 days prior to the course start date except.
Refund requests must be received via email (admin@dallaswinecenter.com) within this time frame. No refunds will be issued for cancellation notices after this date.
If you’d like to pay with an alternative method, please send an email to: admin@dallaswinecenter.com.
Location:
Unless otherwise stated, all FORT WORTH in-person classes and exams take place at:
Acre Distilling Co.
309 Calhoun St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
You must be at least 21 years of age by the time of your course start date.
For registration, please click the button below:
To learn more about instructor Kristi Mayfield, please go to WINE WIZE’s ABOUT page.