Who’s it for?

• Ideal starting point for students with little to no wine knowledge.
• Individuals who work with wine and need to understand the main styles of wine.
• For those who want to increase their confidence in the workplace.

What’s covered?

• The main types and styles of wine.
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics.
• How to make food and wine pairings.
• How to store and serve wine
• How to describe wine using the WSET Systematic Approach to tasting (SAT®)

Exam WSET Level 1 in Wine

• This course ends with a 30-question multiple-choice exam.
• Those achieving 70% or more will receive the WSET® Level 1 in Wine Certificate and digital badge.
• The exam is offered on a 2-monthly basis at the location in Antwerp and Gent.
• Remote examination is possible upon request with payment of an additional cost.

How does the online course work?

• Only available in English. Click here for more information and DEMO.
• Based around a four-week, five module online learning programme with educator support available for this time.
• The modules should be followed in sequential order during this 4-week window.
• The course material should take about six hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
• Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for success.
• You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course.
• Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the topics.
• Tasting:
  • You will be advised to taste a range of wines during this study.
  • All the required wines for the course can be found in the Specification (see PDF in right-hand column).
  • Students can post their tasting notes in the WSET Online classroom for review by the educator.

How does the classroom course work?

• A classroom WSET Level 1 course is only offered “in-company” on demand (minimum 10 pax).
• Based on 2 sessions of 3 hours on-site and delivered by a WSET approved wine educator.
• The exam is offered after the second session (45 min).
• Please foresee as many hours of repetition @home.
• Tasting:
  • You will taste a minimum of 10 wines during the course to test theory against practice. These are included in the course fee.

Educator(s)

• Online:
  • WSET online accredited educator, at least WSET Level 4 in Wine qualified.
• Classroom:
  • WineWise Educators, all of WSET Level 4 in Wine qualified.

Your investment

Prices inclusive 21% VAT

• Online: € 300 (KMOP not possible)
• Classroom: € only in-company
• Re-sit exam: € 140 (registration at least one month before exam date)
• Extra cost for re-mote exam: € 75

Data for the autumn will be available on this webpage on 1 June.

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Who’s it for?

• This course is an absolute added value if you want to know which glass of wine you are drinking.
• A must for anyone who works professionally with wine (catering industry, wine trade, marketing, sales,…).
• For those who want an international certification.

What’s covered?

• How wine is made
• What factors influence wine style
• The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics
• The important wine-producing regions of the world
• Sparkling, fortified and sweet wines
• Key labelling terms
• Principles of food and wine pairing
• Storage and service
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to tasting Wine (SAT®)

Exam WSET Level 2 in Wines

• This course ends with a 50-question multiple-choice exam.
• Those achieving 55% or more will receive the WSET® Level 2 in Wine Certificate and digital badge.
• The exam is offered on a 2-monthly basis at the location in Antwerp.

How does the online course work?

• Only available in English. Click here for more information and DEMO.
• Based around a five-week, six module online learning programme with educator support available for this time.
• For WSET Level 2 online you receive an e-book. A physical book can be ordered at extra cost.
• The modules should be followed in sequential order during this 5-week window.
• The course material should take about 30 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
• Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for success.
• You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course.
• Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the topics.
• Tasting:
  • You will be advised to taste a range of wines during this study.
  • Wines are not included in the online course fee.
  • All the required wines for the course can be found in the Specification.
  • Students can post their tasting notes in the WSET Online classroom for review by the educator.

How does the classroom course work?

• This training is delivered in a “blended” format.
• You can study theory by means of recordings, quizzes and other activities on the WineWise LifeLong Learning platform (WWLLL) where you can study around your own schedule.
• It is important that you reserve a minimum of 3 hours per week for this.
• You will also follow 5 sessions of 3 hours on location, where all key wines will be tasted and an educational check will be made if you have understood the theory well.
• We see very good results with this way of working, but it is important that you also do the activities at home otherwise you will not fully understand the tasting sessions.
• Tasting:
  • A minimum of 40 wines are tasted during the classes to test theory against practice. These are included in the course fee.

Educator(s)

• Online:
  • WSET online accredited educator, at least WSET Level 4 in Wines qualified.
• Classroom:
  • Day courses: WineWise Educators, at least WSET Level 4 in Wines qualified, independent wine selection made by WineWise.
  • Evening courses: WineWise Trainers, who work mainly with their own wine assortment.

Your investment

Prices inclusive 21% VAT

• Online: € 520 (KMOP not possible)
• Classroom / Blended: € 730 (KMOP possible)
• Re-sit exam: € 180 (registration at least one month before exam date)
• Extra cost for re-mote exam: € 75

Data for the autumn will be available on this webpage on 1 June.

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Who’s it for?

• WSET Level 2 Spirits is required.
  If you passed another “certified” spirits course, please contact us to see if you can skip WSET L2
• This is an advanced course for those who are working with spirits professionally and wish to progress their product knowledge and skills.
• Students who have already gained another advanced and certified spirit qualification
• Serious spirit enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge.

What’s covered?

• The key factors in the production of spirits:
  • processing of raw materials
  • alcoholic fermentation
  • distillation
  • post-distillation practices
• Factors affecting the style and quality of spirits, studying eleven core spirit categories in detail:
  • Scotch Whisky, Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Tennessee Whiskey
  • Cognac, Armagnac
  • Caribbean rum, Tequila, Mezcal, Vodka, Gin
• An overview of 23 additional spirit categories, focusing on:
  • Principal production methods
  • Key styles
  • Key labelling terms
• How to taste and describe spirits using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to tasting Spirit (SAT®)

Exam WSET Level 3 in Spirits

• This course ends with a an exam consisting out of 3 parts:
  • theory exam of 50 multiple-choice questions
  • four short written answer questions
  • blind tasting exam featuring two spirits
• Those achieving 55% or more on all 3 parts will receive the WSET® Level 3 in Spirits Certificate.
• The exam is offered on a 3-monthly basis at the location in Antwerp.

How does the online course work?

• Only available in English. Click here for more information and DEMO.
• Based around a 9-week, 9 module online learning programme with educator support available for this time.
• The modules should be followed in sequential order during this 9-week window.
• The course material should take about 90 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
• Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for success.
• You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course.
• Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the topics.
• Tasting:
  • You will be advised to taste a range of spirits during this study.
  • Spirits are not included in the online course fee.
  • All the required spirits for the course can be found in the Specification.
  • Students can post their tasting notes in the WSET Online classroom for review by the educator.
  • For WSET Level 3 there is also a guided tasting training via Zoom. You will then receive a packet with 6 samples. These spirits are included in the course price.

How does the blended course work?

• This training is delivered in a “blended” format of 2 days @ location in Antwerp, and 3 days @ via Zoom, NO recording available.
• It is important that you reserve, during the whole course period, a minimum of 3 extra hours per week to prepare the sessions and to study.
• Tasting:
  • All key spirits, a minimum of 60 spirits,  will be tasted during the “blended” sessions and these spirits are included in the course price.

Educator(s)

• Online:
  • WSET online accredited educator.
• Blended:
  • WineWise Trainer, Edwin Raben DipWSET and WSET Certified Spirit L3 educator.

Your investment

Prices inclusive 21% VAT

• Online: € 1.010 (KMOP possible for professionals)
• Blended: € 1.640 (KMOP possible for professionals)
• Re-sit exam Theory: € 200 (registration at least one month before exam date)
• Re-sit exam Tasting: € 130 (registration at least one month before exam date)

Data for the autumn will be available on this webpage on 1 June.

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Who’s it for?

• This is an advanced course for those who are working with wines professionally and wish to progress their product knowledge and skills.
• Students who have already gained another advanced and certified wine qualification (Sommelier from Syntra, Vinoloog or Sommelier Conseil)
• Serious wine enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge.

What’s covered?

• The key factors in the production of wine:
  • location
  • grape growing
  • winemaking
  • maturation
  • bottling
• The key characteristics of the principal:
  • still wines of the world
  • sparkling wines of the world
  • fortified wines of the world
• How to make wine recommendations
• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to tasting Wine (SAT®)

Exam WSET Level 3 in Wines

• This course ends with a an exam consisting out of 3 parts:
  • theory exam of 50 multiple-choice questions
  • four short written answer questions
  • blind tasting exam featuring two still wines
• Those achieving 55% or more on all 3 parts will receive the WSET® Level 3 in Wine Certificate and lapel pin.
• The exam is offered on a 3-monthly basis at the location in Antwerp.

How does the online course work?

• Only available in English. Click here for more information and DEMO.
• Based around a 9-week, 9 module online learning programme with educator support available for this time.
• The modules should be followed in sequential order during this 9-week window.
• The course material should take about 90 hours in total to complete, plus revision time.
• Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for success.
• You can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course.
• Each module includes a series of independent activities to help you understand the topics.
• Tasting:
  • You will be advised to taste a range of wines during this study.
  • Wines are not included in the online course fee.
  • All the required wines for the course can be found in the Specification.
  • Students can post their tasting notes in the WSET Online classroom for review by the educator.
  • For WSET Level 3 there is also a guided tasting training via Zoom. You will then receive a packet with 6 samples. These wines are included in the course price.

How does the classroom course work?

• This training is delivered in a “classroom” format of 10 x 3 hours @ location, and several recording sessions on the WineWise LifeLong Learning platform where you can study around your own schedule.
• It is important that you reserve, during the whole course period, a minimum of 3 extra hours per week to prepare the sessions and to study.
• Tasting:
  • All key wines, a minimum of 90 wines,  will be tasted during the “classroom” sessions and these wines are included in the course price.

Educator(s)

• Online:
  • WSET online accredited educator, at least WSET Level 4 in Wines qualified.
• Classroom:
  • WineWise Educators, at least WSET Level 4 in Wines qualified, independent wine selection made by WineWise.

Your investment

Prices inclusive 21% VAT

• Online: € 1.010
• Classroom: € 1.640
• Re-sit exam Theory: € 200 (registration at least one month before exam date)
• Re-sit exam Tasting: € 130 (registration at least one month before exam date)

Data for the autumn will be available on this webpage on 1 June

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Take a look at our WineWise DipWSET Wall of Fame and discover who has successfully completed this prestigious program with WineWise Benelux.

Who’s it for?

• Wine connoisseurs wanting to develop personally and/or professionally in the wine industry.
• Dedicated wine enthusiast wishing to build on knowledge gained at Level 3 and acquire further expertise in wine tasting.
• Those who are aiming for the title Weinakademiker or Master of Wine studies. 

What’s covered?

The Diploma is comprised of six essential units of study, each designed to develop expertise in a specific area.
These units are weighted differently and require different amounts of guided and private study time.
@WineWise all students begin with the START Module comprising the D1, D2 and D6 units.
After this module students can do the so called tasting modules (D3, D4 and D5) in random order.

• D1 – Wine production (20% weighting)
• D2 – Wine business (10% weighting)
• D3 – Wines of the world (50% weighting)
• D4 – Sparkling wines (5% weighting)
• D5 – Fortified wines (5% weighting)
• D6 – Independent research assignment (10% weighting)

During the tasting modules you learn how to taste and describe wine and how to formulate a conclusion using the WSET Level 4 Systematic Approach to tasting Wine (SAT®).

Exam WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

• This course consists of 7 exams:
  • D1: Wine production
    – 1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions
    D2: Wine business 
    – 1 hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions
    D3: Wines of the world
    A theory and tasting examination to be held over two consecutive days:
    – Day one – A two-part theory exam formed of open-response questions to be completed in 3 hours 20 minutes (one 2-hour paper and one 80-minute paper).
    – Day two – A two-part blind tasting examination of 12 wines to be completed in 3 hours (two papers of 1½ hours)
    D4: Sparkling wines
    – 1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions and a blind tasting of three sparkling wines
    D5: Fortified wines
    – 1½ hour closed-book examination made up of open-response questions and a blind tasting of three fortified wines
    D6: Independent Research Assignment
    – One research assignment of 3,000 words
• Those achieving 55% or more on all 7 parts will receive the WSET® Level 4 Diploma in Wines Certificate and lapel pin.
• The exam days are scheduled by WSET London and are the same all over the world.

How does the course work?

• WineWise offers 3 start modules a year alternately starting in Antwerp (BE), Breda or Amsterdam (NL).
  • September (Breda), December (Antwerp) and May (Amsterdam)
  • As there are no “tastings” for these three modules, we offer D1 and D2 ONLINE.
    This allows you to optimally plan your own study moments. Please note that you must participate in the activities on a weekly basis, but the timing is up to you.
  • Optionally, you can join a three-day study trip to Geisenheim University in April.
• D3 courses are always in Breda.
• D4 and D5 courses are in Antwerp, Breda or Amsterdam.
• All exams (except D1) are always in Breda (Hotel Princeville).
• Please read the Specification of this course well. You can find a lot of useful information.

Educator(s)

• Online:
  • WSET online accredited educator, at least WSET Level 4 in Wines qualified and most are Master of Wine.
• Classroom:
  • WineWise Educators, mostly Master of Wine
  • Independent wine selection made by WineWise.

Your investment

Prices inclusive 21% VAT – payment in several instalments possible on request

• Online:
  • Start module: € 3.146
  • D3: € 2.480,5
  • D4 and D5: each € 641,3
• Classroom:
  • Start module: € 3.146
  • D3: € 4.827,9
  • D4 and D5: each € 762,30

Data for the autumn will be available on this webpage on 1 June

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