WSET Wine courses are gaining popularity among hospitality and retail professionals as well as wine enthusiasts in India. To understand why these courses are so sought after, we have to first understand what they bring to the table.
Established in 1969, Wine & Spirit Education Trust provides globally recognised education and qualifications in wines, spirits and sake, for professionals and enthusiasts. WSET provides four qualifications in wine-
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines: A beginner level course that is for professionals and enthusiasts who are starting their journey into the world of wine. You’ll learn about the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the fundamental skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. Find out if this course is right for you.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines: A beginner-to-intermediate-level qualification that covers the principal and regionally important grape varieties and the regions in which they are grown, along with the styles of wine they produce. The course also takes a dive into the factors that impact style and quality of wines and how to describe them using WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT).
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines: An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts which provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking by covering topics like regional laws, comparative styles of wine produced by the same grape variety, impact of topography on wine production etc.
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines: an expert-level qualification covering all aspects of wine which is also a gateway course for those who want to pursue Master of Wine.
Students from 75 countries across the world have enrolled for these courses so far, through Approved Programme Providers. These certifications are available in 15 languages and students can opt for classroom learning or online courses, depending on their convenience.
Sonal Holland Wine Academy provides world-class wine education to students. Not only do we offer it at the most affordable rates across the globe, we also offer 100 percent placement assistance. Our partnership with you starts with wine education and continues as a mentorship as we help you enter the wine industry with confidence.
Our spacious academy in Mumbai has top of the class infrastructure. It has been designed to optimise learning and wine appreciation. Our educators ensure that students have fun while learning and do not feel overwhelmed by the syllabus. Students who opt for classroom learning programs will also get the opportunity to taste different styles of wine and learn how to describe them using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)..