This qualification aims to provide basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for a job in hospitality or retail. It is also suitable for the beginner wine enthusiast and has a strong food and wine matching element. The qualification introduces candidates to a global perspective on:

- the main styles of wine

- the characteristics of the major grape varieties

- systematic approach to tasting

- service and retailing of wine

- matching of food and wine

To gain this level 1 certification candidates are required to:

- complete a one day course at Wine House

- successfully complete a multiple choice paper of 30 questions and a portfolio of tasting notes.


Course held at the Wine House 10:30am - 5:30pm

All enquiries should be made to gill@winehouse.com.au



WSET--- 世界权威的葡萄酒培训机构


英国葡萄酒及烈酒教育基金会（Wine and Spirits Education Trust, 简称WSET）成立于1969 年，它致力于高品质葡萄酒及烈酒教育。自成立以来，WSET逐渐成为葡萄酒及烈酒教育领域首屈一指的国际组织，且拥有授予一系列炙手可热的葡萄酒教育认证的权利。


WSET是一所英国的教育慈善机构，它同世界各地的权威教育机构都有着紧密合作，其中一些在葡萄酒酿酒界有着很高的声誉。目前，WEST在全球47个国家开设课程, 授课语言已达13种之多。

按照不同的等级WEST发放不同的证书。第一级是"葡萄酒初级"，通过一天的课程讲授基本葡萄酒产品知识以及销售和服务技能。第二级"葡萄酒中级"教授适用于客户服务、酒店、零售和分销的实用葡萄酒知识。
所有这些课程都遵循"WSET葡萄酒品酒系统" – 一个 适用品酒的结构化的模式，确保证书持有者能系统地品评不同酒的不同味道。WSET葡萄酒品酒系统随着学习程度提高而不断深入。