WSET

American Wine School offers three courses for the London-based Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) curriculum.  This London-based testing program provides standardized, high-quality wine and spirit education around the world.

Foundation Certificate
This entry level course provides basic information on basic grape varieties, introduction to wine tasting, food and wine pairing as well as basic service knowledge. Perfect for people new to the world of wine, this three day course results in a WSET Foundation Certificate and is a great starting point for most novice consumers.

Learning Outcomes:
Holders of the WSET level 1 Foundation Certificate in Wine and Spirits will be able to describe main styles of wines, display a basic understanding of factors that determine style, describe the main characteristics of principal grape varieties, state the correct service temperatures, equipment and glassware for wine service as well as basic food and wine pairing concepts.

Foundation Certificate Exam:
The final exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Successful completion of the exam earns students the Foundation Certificate of the WSET®.

Foundation Certificate Coursework:
Lecture One: Introduction to Wine & Tasting Techniques
Lecture Two: Service of Wine
Lecture Three: Buying & Storing Wine
Lecture Four: An Introduction to Food & Wine Pairing

Foundation Certificate Course Materials:
Class textbook: WSET Foundation Study Guide.

Fees:
$150 per person for three classes, all course material, text and exam fee