Study Wine at the Birthplace of English Wine, Hambledon Vineyard Est. 1952

Hambledon Vineyard provides the ideal venue to study for Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Qualifications. Hambledon Vineyard has been an Approved Programme Provider for a number of years and are delighted to be restarting the WSET courses in 2026.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Multiple 2026 dates

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - Multiple 2026 dates

£225.00
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Upcoming Dates:
24th January 2026
14th March 2026
31st May 2026
12th July 2026
19th September 2026
29th November 2026

For individuals new to the subject of wine, this qualification provides a hands-on introduction to the world of wine. It is ideal for those looking to gain basic factual knowledge of a variety of wines.  

  • 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. 
  • Common wine grapes and their characteristics
  • How to store and serve wine
  • How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

£225 per person to include all course materials, 6 hours of guided study time, all tasting samples (9 wines), buffet style lunch (dietary requirements must be communicated at the time of booking) and exam fees.  

The course has a requirement of a minimum of 6 hours of
guided study time with an Approved Programme Provider. This is an in-person
course, taught at Hambledon Wine Estate, Hampshire. The course begins at
09:15 and finishes at approximately 17:30. 
There will be a maximum of 14 students on each course. 

Assessment is by a closed book exam of 30 multiple choice questions, sat over 45 minutes at the end of the 6 hours of guided study time.

To pass you must correctly answer 70% of the questions.

No prior knowledge is required for this course.

Participation is only available to those over the age of 18. You will need to bring photo id on the day of the course in order to sit the exam. 

Those requiring additional assistance, or who have accessibility concerns,  are invited to contact Hambledon Vineyard prior to booking.

We operate a no refund policy on all our tours and events.
We do not provide refunds for missed events; reservations can only be moved
once to a different date subject to 2 weeks notice prior to the start date of
the booked course. 

We require a minimum number of bookings to run the course and reserve the right to withdraw the course in the event the minimum number of students is not met.  Should this be the case, we will notify you 2 weeks before the course date. 

The WSET 1 Specification can be found here.

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