WSET Wine Course Information

We currently offer the following courses, held at The Westbury Hotel, Dublin.

 

Level 1 Foundation - Trade

The Level 1 Certificate qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to frontline staff involved in the sale of wine. The qualification introduces candidates to the techniques of tasting wines and the characteristics of the common grape varieties used to produce wines.

For employers this course aims to equip your staff with a basic level of product knowledge suitable for their first job in wine sales and service.

To gain the Level 1 qualification candidates will be required to:

• Complete a programme of training
• Successfully complete a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions and a portfolio of tasting notes.

Course Dates: (Please note that registration for this course need to be 2 weeks in Advance to avoid a €20 exam surcharge)

Code	Date	Time
WSETFLT1010	Friday 10th December 10	10:00 – 17:00

Course Cost: €200
If you would like to enquire about putting a number of staff on the course and training in house please let us know and we can work the course around what suits you.

Fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course. Study materials are issued at the start of the course and are not available in advance.

 

For queries, please contact us at sales@tindalwine.com or phone +353 (0)96 73892.

 

Level 1 Foundation – Consumer

Most of us cooking for friends and loved ones struggle when it comes to deciding what wines to serve with the meal. We struggle when buying wine, faced with a wall of labels and not knowing what style they represent. This course is a good introductory first course for the wine enthusiast who whishes to be introduced in a structured way to wine styles, storing and serving of wine, plus food and wine matching.

To gain the Level 1 qualification candidates will be required to:

• Complete a programme of training
• Successfully complete a multiple-choice paper of 30 questions and a portfolio of tasting notes.

Course Dates: (Please note that registration for this course need to be 2 weeks in Advance to avoid a €20 exam surcharge)

This course runs over 2 evenings:

Code	Date	Time
WSETFLC1110	Tuesday 16th November 10	18:00 – 21:00
WSETFLC1110	Tuesday 23rd November 10	18:00 – 21:00

Course Cost: €200
Fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course. Study materials are issued at the start of the course and are not available in advance.

 

For queries, please contact us at sales@tindalwine.com or phone +353 (0)96 73892.

 

Level 2 Intermediate in Wines & Spirits

This qualification offers broad coverage of all product categories in the field of alcoholic drinks, together with the theory of tasting technique. It is suitable for those with little previous experience.

Qualification objectives
On completion of this qualification a candidate will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that influence the main styles of wine
• Describe the characteristics of the principal grape varieties
• Use the key terms on a bottle label to deduce the style and flavours of wines made from principal grape varieties and regions
• Apply principles of food and wine matching to the key styles of wine available
• Use the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting to produce descriptions of wines
• Provide information on health issues relating to wines and spirits
• Provide information and advice on the correct storage and service of wines and spirits.

Course Dates:

Code	Format	Day	Date
WSETIL1110	Day Course	Mondays (3) 10:00 – 17:00	29th November, 6th and 13th December 10
WSETIL1010	Evenings	Thursdays (7) 18:30 - 21:00	7th October 10 – 18th November 10

Course Costs: €430
Payment scheme available:
Deposit €280, then 3 weekly payments of €50 (Day)
Deposit €150, then 7 weekly payments of €40 (Evenings)

Fee includes study materials, samples, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course. Study materials are issued at the start of the course and for the evening lessons and in advance for the Intensive.

 

For queries, please contact us at sales@tindalwine.com or phone +353 (0)96 73892.

 

Level 2 Intermediate in Wines & Spirits – Distance Learning

Tindal Wine Merchants also offer an online distance learning option for the wine enthusiast who wishes to study for pleasure and for those who wish to gain a WSET qualification but find that it is difficult to attend regular classes.

The online course follows a 5 week study programme with set start and finish dates, based on the Intermediate specification. Each week consists of a series of online activities, often based around group discussion with an online tutor allocated to guide the students’ studies.

Course Dates:

Code	Dates	Booking Cut off
ODINT1010	2nd October – 5 November 10	24th September 10
ODINT0111	8th January – 11th February 11	3rd January 11
ODINT0411	2nd April – 6th May 11	25th March 11

Course Costs: €265
Fees include study material, online tutorial support* and examination. Course materials will be posted to a student’s home address on confirmation of payment of fees. The pack is bulky and requires a signature – please indicate an alternative delivery address if necessary.

 

For queries, please contact us at sales@tindalwine.com or phone +353 (0)96 73892.

 

Level 3 Advanced

The Level 3 Advanced Certificate gives more comprehensive coverage of the wines and spirits of the world, with an increased focus on tasting technique.

Qualification objectives
On completion of this qualification a candidate will be able to:

• Explain the key factors influencing the production of the principal wines and spirits of the world and how those factors influence the style, quality and price
• Describe in detail the characteristics of the principal wines and spirits of the world
• Use knowledge of the principal wines and spirits of the world to make recommendations to customers in a variety of situations
• Apply the principles of food and wine matching to the key styles of wine available
• By the use of the WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting, produce tasting notes and use the information contained within them to identify the style, quality and price band of wines and spirits
• Provide information for customers and staff on the health issues relating to wines and spirits
• Provide information and advice for customers and staff on the correct storage and service of wines and spirits

Course Dates:

Code	Format	Days	Dates
WSETAC1010	Day Course	Mondays 10:00 – 17:00	11th October to 8th November 10 (weekly)
WSETAC1110	Evenings	Wednesdays 18:30 - 21:00	24th November – 22nd December 10 5th January – 23rd February 11 (13 Evenings)

Course Costs: €700
Payment scheme available on evening course:
Deposit €250, then 10 weekly payments of €45
Payment scheme available on weekly day course:
Deposit €300, then 4 weekly payments of €100

More detailed specifications for the courses can be found under qualifications on www.wsetglobal.com. We also have a facebook page www.facebook.com/TindalWines on which we regularly update the dates and venues of the courses.

 

For queries, please contact us at sales@tindalwine.com or phone +353 (0)96 73892.