Beginner Level Course
WSET Level 1
Award in Wine
in Concord NH
The WSET (Wine & Spirits Education Trust) courses are ideal for wine enthusiasts, trade professionals, or those interested in entering the industry. For professionals and consumers alike, the WSET courses provide an easy-to-understand, professional approach to learning about wine regions and wine styles in a comprehensive way. You will also learn how to systematically taste wines in a way that sets you apart as we taste through the main grapes around the world. Its certifications are globally recognized and respected.
NOTE: The Wine Smarties is a WSET Approved Program Provider, Centre 3217!
Wine on Main's mission statement is "An Experience for Everyone." Each wine tells a story of history, family, and place. While Wine on Main is a place to come shop for your favorite selections, it is also a place to come “experience” the world of wine firsthand. Wine on Main recently won the BEST WINE BAR OF NEW HAMPSHIRE'S READERS POLL. Congrats Emma!
Wine on Main has teamed up with Lake Winnipesaukee native Lindsay Pomeroy. Lindsay is so exciting to be partnering with Emma at Wine on Main and coming home to share her passion and skills with the community in New Hampshire. She sincerely looks forward to making some new bi-coastal friends and sharing laughs in the classroom with thirsty New Hampshire wine peeps. Thanks for supporting Emma and Lindsay!
Begin your wine journey
With the world's most recognized provider of wine certification courses
For individuals new to wine, this level 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.
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Learn the Systematic Approach to Tasting and understand how to describe wine using the level 1 tasting grid.
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Explore the main styles of wine like dry vs sweet, sparkling and fortified.
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Learn about common wine grapes and their characteristics, like Chardonnay, Cabernet, Riesling, Syrah and more.
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How to serve and store wine + principles of food and wine pairing are also explored.
WSET Level 1
Concord
Tues, Aug 6 and Wed Aug 7
6-9pm
- $399 fee includes exam, books, and instruction and tasting wines in class.
- Group discount 4+ $75 off pp. Please inquire for discount code.
Group Rates Available for 4+ people $801pp. Please email lindsay@winesmarties.com for discount code. Scholarships available for Veterans, visit Interfaith Community Services and non-veterans go to American Institute of Wine and Food.
The Wine Smarties is the proud WSET Approved Program Provider, Centre 3217! All Concord courses are taught by Lindsay Pomeroy a Master of Wine (MW).
Online Study Support
Fast-track your palate's evolution with access to a Master-level tasting compendium of wine grapes, their flavors, regional differences and producers.
WSET Level 1 Wine Kit
For online course joiners or for the extra thirsty student, I have partnered with Big Hammer Wines to offer you access to the exact wines we'll taste in class. Click Buy button below to purchase your own set!
Some of our 5 Star Reviews
After taking the WSET course, I feel much more confident in social settings or in the company of wine gurus as I Now have a great foundation for understanding the various grapes and regions of the world
DK
Absolutely amazing learning environment. She teaches with excitement and passion for wine. I highly recommend any of her courses to anyone in the industry or just wanted to know more about wine!!
Adam B
Lindsey is extremely knowledgeable about wine, and she's pretty funny as well. The class was casual and fun, and of course involved lots of wine drinking, so it was a blast. Highly recommend.
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