The perfect wine course for beginners to start exploring the world of wine.
Course information
This course is an ideal starting point for wine enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with the basics, or those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality.
In a short space of time, you鈥檒l find yourself feeling much more confident tasting wine, navigating a wine list, buying bottles and pairing wine with food.
This course is suitable for students with little to no wine knowledge who wish to explore, with confidence, the main styles of wine.
The course provides a solid foundation which can be built on further on the听Level 2 Award in Wines.
The course will cover:
- The main types and styles of wine
- Common wine grapes and their characteristics
- How to make food and wine pairings
- Tutored tasting of nine wines (except online courses)
- How to store and serve wine
- How to describe wine using the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine庐 (SAT)
By the end of the course you鈥檒l be able to taste wine using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties. You鈥檒l also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.
View the qualification specification
The Level 1 Award in Wines exam consists of 30 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 45 minutes.
To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions.
Successful students will receive a 黑料吃瓜网 digital certificate.
This qualification is Ofqual regulated.
You'll receive your results approximately four weeks after the exam. Exam and results FAQs.
No prior wine knowledge is required, just enthusiasm!
All our classes are delivered in English therefore a good level of English is beneficial.
You must be at least 18 years听old to enrol on any of our courses.
There is no need to prepare anything before starting your Level 1 Award in Wines course.
However, anyone听embarking on a 黑料吃瓜网听qualification听should听familiarise themselves with the qualification specification.听This document will help you understand what to expect and what you will get out of the course.听
Study options
We have four study options available for this course at 黑料吃瓜网 School London.听
- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听9:00am-5:00pm on one day (includes exam)
- Private study:听Not required. There are recapping and revision exercises throughout the day
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, nine wine samples, six hours of tuition, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听Those who want to complete the course as quickly as possible
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Browse day release courses- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听6:30-8:30pm once a week for three weeks (includes exam)
- Private study:听Not required, but this format gives you the flexibility to pre-read or recap topics between classes
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, nine wine samples, six hours of tuition, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听A popular option for those working close to London Bridge or those who are unable to study in the daytime
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Browse evening courses- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听10:30am-2:00pm over two consecutive Saturdays (includes exam)
- Private study:听Not required, but this format gives you the flexibility to pre-read or recap topics between classes
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, nine wine samples, six hours of tuition, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听A popular option for those wanting to explore the local area or those who are unable to study on weekdays
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Browse Saturday courses- Where:听Online via 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom*
- Duration:听Four weeks self-guided study to be completed around your schedule
- Private study:听At least three hours a week
- Samples:听Wines not included. We recommend you taste a minimum of six wines and you鈥榣l get guidance on what styles to taste
- Includes:听Access to 黑料吃瓜网's Online Classroom for one year, a dedicated online tutor, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Enhanced features:听Revision videos, flash cards and exam tips
- Who:听Those who need a flexible study option, international students or those far away from our classroom centres
- Technology requirements:听We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To sit your exam online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet
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*More information on how online exams work will be shared with you once you enrol. If you are a student in Mainland China or the UAE, it鈥檚 not possible for you to take the exam online due to technological restrictions.
Browse online coursesCourse dates
| Start date | Study option | Location | Price | Booking deadline | Availability | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 28 May 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Monday 25 May 2026 | 8 | Book Now | |
| Friday 05 Jun 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Sunday 31 May 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Tuesday 16 Jun 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Monday 01 Jun 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Monday 29 Jun 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Sunday 14 Jun 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Friday 10 Jul 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Friday 26 Jun 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Monday 13 Jul 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Monday 29 Jun 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Friday 24 Jul 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Sunday 12 Jul 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Friday 31 Jul 2026 | Day Release | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £250 | Sunday 19 Jul 2026 | 10+ | Book Now |
The course was a great introduction to the world of wine. I especially enjoyed the tastings and pairing food with wine. I definitely recommend to everyone interested in wine!
Jedrzej, Level 1 Award in Wines student, 2020