Learnaboutwine presents: WSET Level 1 "Award in Wines" | Jan 10

Begin your journey into wine studies with the WSET Level 1 Award. Perfect for beginners, this wine course offers foundational knowledge and engaging wine classes.

Wine courses for beginners. 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. Find out if this course is right for you.

Course Specifications & Policies

Commitment to quality: Other WSET providers may beat our price by a few dollars, but pouring better quality wines. We are dedicated to pouring better wines and having the best educational venue experience. We may also pour the largest number of wines vs other WSET providers. Our programs at our classroom features free street parking or $15 AT MATEO across the street with great restaurants next to our venue.

Why take WSET Level 1 Award in Wine

- Increase your understanding of what’s in your glass

- Gain confidence in your wine knowledge

- Improve ability to navigate a wine list and understand basics of food and wine pairings

- Have fun and meet other wine enthusiasts like yourself

- For hospitality and restaurant professionals, have a baseline of knowledge about wine to better present the wines you represent

- Receive the WSET® Level 1 Award in Wine (successful candidates only)

Who is this course designed for:

- Wine Enthusiasts: anyone who has an interest in wine but has limited experience or formal training

- Wine Educators who work in wine hospitality or restaurants and wish to increase their wine knowledge to enhance their skills

What you’ll learn:

- Stages of grape growing and winemaking

- Main styles and types of wines

- Characteristics of common grape varieties

- Wine service and tasting techniques

- The WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) and how to use to describe wines

- Basic principles behind pairing food and wine

6 hours of classroom learning that includes a 45 minute exam of 30 multiple choice questions

Fees and Materials:

$50 deposit to hold position, once we reach 8 student minimum - final invoice will be issued. Total cost is $425 ($375 balance).

Course fee includes:

- Study guide: An Introduction to Wine

- Enrollment fee

- Exam fee

- In-person classroom instruction

- Certificate

- At least 6 wines tasted during course

- Please note that WSET UK (the course accreditation organization) requires that all course students provide their date of birth as part of course registration. Prince of wine academy will send you an email form after checkout for official enrollment.

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

FOUNDER

Walid Romaya, DipWSET

With a lifelong passion for wine and a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the esteemed Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Global, Walid is the driving force behind Prince of Wine Academy.

Walid has tasted and rated thousands of wines, earning the nickname “Prince of Wine.” A true educator at heart, he brings this expertise and enthusiasm to every course, helping students unlock the fascinating stories behind each bottle. Whether you are new to wine or an experienced connoisseur, Walid’s mission is to deepen your understanding and appreciation for wine from the vineyard to the glass.

You’ll often find Walid capturing unique moments through the lens of his Leica camera, inspired by how light interacts with wine. As a Southern California resident, he’s known for his creative shots on the beach, where he explores the interplay between wine and natural light.

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LearnAboutWine Classroom

530 Molino St #214

Los Angeles, CA 90013

ABOUT IAN BLACKBURN, WINE ENTREPRENEUR

Ian discovered the wine industry at the ripe age of 21 while working for famous Chefs such as Thomas Keller and Joachim Splichal in Los Angeles’ top dining rooms. The discovery of wine and the massive need for wine knowledge quickly engulfed Ian’s life and his passion redirected his career from Restaurants and Hotels to Vineyards and Education. Soon enough in 1995, LearnAboutWine.com was born, becoming the first website dedicated to wine education.

With over 25-years of experience traveling the wine world, Ian is a published author (Wiley Publications, 2002), has 10 vintages of top level winemaking on his resume at Beekeeper Cellars and is considered one of the region's best wine educators. Ian’s push to evolve and his ability to pivot has produced a strata of new concepts such as, ZoomIntoWine.com (virtual education), Merchantofwine.com (the family’s online wine store), and now the return of in-person gatherings with LearnAboutWine.com - using all the great gathering spots in LA as potential venues. winecloudinc.com | merchantofwine.com | beekeepercellars.com

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Our Policy

All tickets are non-refundable. We can adjust your menu for dietary needs up to 72 hours prior without any additional cost. Wines can change without notice, failure or corked wine at the dinner does not result in any type of credit or refund. We open one bottle minimum per paying guest, and can reduce the total number of bottles being opened so that the dinner does not have to cancel should ticket sales not reach the minimum. Fewer bottles equals larger pours - you will get the same quantity of wine and we always open the best wines for the quality of the event. Cancellation due to illness is not allowed, you may however take food to go - or assign your seat to someone else without fee. The perishable nature of our product requires no cancellation, no credit, no refunds for any reason - this is like an airline flight or Dodger game… once it goes, its gone.

NOTICE REGARDING ALLERGIES, FOOD RESTRICTIONS + LIMITATIONS INCLUDING BEVERAGES BUT NOT LIMITED TO WINE

*Please carefully review any programs you may be interested involving food/refreshment/beverages.

No refunds, cancellations, or date swaps allowed.

Unfortunately, refreshments and food & beverage substitutions are politely declined. We try our best to accommodate food limitations/restrictions, however, it is our policy is to inform you that we make no promises or guarantees of any particular food/ beverage accommodation, regardless of whether learnaboutwine or our third-party venue is providing refreshments/ food and/or beverages. We make no promises guarantees that if/ any refreshments/food and/or beverages are free of any allergens and/or health restricting products/elements. We will not be held responsible/liable for/if any illness that may occur while consuming at his/her/their own free will and at his/her/their own discretion.

*Please be advised, outside food and beverage is not permitted at any of our events.

*Adult Participants must be 21 and over. Valid government issued ID required to attend this event. The entirety of the experience is important and vital for the enjoyment of all adult participants. Our private events are created for adults 21-years of age and older and unable to accommodate minors. Minors are not allowed into any of our events.

*ALL/ANY TICKET SALE IS FINAL. WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS/EXCHANGES/CREDITS/TRANSFERS BETWEEN OUR PROGRAMS.

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Drinking distilled spirits, beer, coolers, wine, and other alcoholic beverages may increase cancer risk, and, during pregnancy, can cause birth defects.

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Learnaboutwine Classroom, 530 Molino Street #214, Los Angeles, United States