WSET Coures by
WSET LEVEL-1 AWARDS IN WINE
Sonal Holland Wine Academy
Who should join the course:
This beginner-level course is an introduction to wine and is suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing wine as a hobby. For individuals new to wine study, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe wines accurately and make food and wine pairings. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
What you'll learn:
Common wine grapes and their characteristics
How to store and serve wine
The principles of food and wine pairing
How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Course Delivery
This qualification has a minimum requirement of six hours* of study time online, with a WSET course provider. Course is delivered in English. The course will be conducted offline by our educator.
Assessment
Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 30 multiple-choice questions. Assessment will be carried online. Please read the document on Remote Invigilation.
Course Fees
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.
WSET Level-I Calendar for Academic Year 2021 by SHWA
| Course Date | Exam Date | Registration Deadline |
Click to Pay Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th & 18th September, 2022 (online) | TBA | 16th September, 2022 | EARLY BIRD (offer ends on Aug 25th 2022) 10000/- + taxes
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| 10th November, 2022 (offline with Sonal Holland MW) | 10th November, 2022 | 30th October, 2022 | EARLY BIRD (offer ends on Oct 17th 2022) 11500/- + taxes Click here to pay |
Please go through The Policy Documents carefully.
Please fill up the Student Registration Form and share the filled student registration form at [email protected]
*Course duration is at the discretion of SHWA
WSET LEVEL-2 AWARDS IN WINE
Sonal Holland Wine Academy
Who should join the course:
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
What you'll learn:
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiraz
- The style and quality of wines: made from 22 regionally important grape varieties produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
Course Delivery
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours* of study time:
- 16 hours* of delivery time with a WSET course provider
- 11 hours of personal study and revision
- A 1-hour examination
- The course is delivered in English
- The course will be conducted online by our educator.
Assessment
A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. On successful completion of the examination, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. Assessment will be carried online. Please read the document on Remote Invigilation.
Course Fees
Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.
WSET Level-II Calendar for Academic Year 2021 by SHWA
| Course Date | Exam Date | Registration Deadline | Click to Pay Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15th & 16th October, 2022 (online) |
TBA | 14th October, 2022 | EARLY BIRD (offer ends on Sept 21 2022) 19,500/- + taxes Click here to pay |
| 14th, 15th, 16th Dec 2022 (offline with Sonal Holland MW) | 16th Dec 2022 | 30th November, 2022 | EARLY BIRD (offer ends on Nov 21 2022) 26,500/- + taxes Click here to pay |
Please go through The Policy Documents carefully.
*Course duration is at the discretion of SHWA
WSET LEVEL-3 AWARDS IN WINE
Sonal Holland Wine Academy
Who should join the course:
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
What you'll learn:
Unit 1
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
- Still wines of the world
- Sparkling wines of the world
- Fortified wines of the world
- How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Unit 2
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
Course Delivery
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom or online delivery time.
Assessment
Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines.
Course Fees
Entry requirements:
It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course and exam to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing Unit 1.
WSET Level-3 Calendar for Academic Year 2021 by SHWA
| Course Date | Exam Date | Registration Deadline | Click to Pay Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory: 30-31st July 2022 10th-12th August 2022 13th - 14th August Tasting: 21st-22nd August 2022 |
22nd August 2022 |
29th July 2022 | 93,500/- + taxes |
Please go through The Policy Documents carefully.
Please fill up the Student Registration Form and share the filled student registration form at [email protected]
*Course duration is at the discretion of SHWA