Course description
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. By the end of this course you will be able to describe and identify the key stages in grape growing and winemaking, identify the types, characteristics and styles of wines made from the principal grape varieties, and describe the key principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wine. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. Learners can progress to further levels of wine study into WSET levels 2 and 3. For any questions - please email wset@conestogac.on.ca
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2026 registration is now open.Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery