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Schedule:
Dates TBD
July 2026 Course Dates - Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar
Class runs on Wednesdays, July 8, 15, and 22, from 6-8pm ET
Online Exam on July 26th at 12pm ET
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
Location: Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar, 85 Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
September 2026 Course Dates - Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar
Class runs on Thursdays, September 17, 24, and October 1, from 6-8pm ET
Online Exam on October 4th at 12pm ET
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
Location: Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar, 85 Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
November 2026 Intensive Course Date - Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar
Class runs on Sunday, November 15th, from 10am-5pm ET
Online Exam: November 22, 2026 at 12pm ET (Noon)
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
Location: Shoreline Wine School at Sip Wine Bar, 85 Main Street in Old Saybrook, Connecticut
About Level 1:
The WSET Level 1 course offers a true beginner’s overview of wine, and is geared to anyone with an interest in wine for personal enjoyment or launching a professional career. It’s a particularly good starting point for people just beginning to work in restaurants, hospitality, or retail. Level 1 is a fun way to get up to speed on what wine is and how it differs by style.
The Level 1 course provides a systematized way of learning about and tasting wine, focusing on knowledge that is practical, hands-on, and designed to build a foundation for future exploration. The course will introduce you to the basics of wine, broad different styles, simple storage and service rules, and easy techniques for pairing wine with a range of foods.
At the end of the course, you’ll complete a short, multiple-choice exam, and upon passing, will receive a Digital Level 1 WSET certificate.
This course comes with a proprietary WSET wine workbook.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
This limited-size class will be held in person at COVE Cooperative Workspace, 36 Maplewood Ave, Portsmouth, NH
Cost: $495
Instructor: Anne Richter Arnold