WSET Level 1
Award in Wines

Anchorage

JUNE 20, 2026 | $499

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At the 1 day course you’ll be guided through tastings of 14 benchmark wines worth over $700. You’ll learn about the classic grapes, enhanced by video clips from leading winemakers.

COURSE OVERVIEW

ONE DAY | 9:30am until 5:30pm

The WSET Level 1 is a fantastic introductory wine course. We take you on a vinous journey around the world, packed full of exceptional quality wine tastings. It’s both educational and entertaining.

You will learn about:

  • How to taste and describe wines
  • How to pair food and wine
  • The characteristics of the classic grape varieties
  • Grape growing, terroir and winemaking
  • Storage and service
  • Champagne & Port
  • Tips on buying wine
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Anchorage

Dimond Center Hotel
The Anchorage wine courses are run at the Dimond Center Hotel, located at 700 E Dimond Blvd. See map.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Who is this course for?
WSET Level 1 courses are perfect for the beginner and those with a basic knowledge.
No Prerequisites
WSET Certification
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Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Instructor: Ryan Montgomery
Price: $499.00
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Who is this course for?
The Level 2 goes into more detail about the wine regions of the world, the classic grapes, viticulture and winemaking. Upon registration, you will be sent a link to your online eBook Study Pack within 2 business days.
No Prerequisites
WSET Certification
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Date: Sun/Mon, June 21/22, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Instructor: Ryan Montgomery
Price: $999.00
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Who takes this course?

Everyone! The vast majority are wine lovers from all walks of life, and all ages.

We do welcome many people from the wine industry, especially those working in restaurants, retail and distribution. This is an introductory course and we presume no prior knowledge, but we do cater to the more advanced too. Our instructors are happy to answer questions throughout the day.

Course Preparation

Study Guide

Immediately upon registration we will email you an access code to the online study guide which takes about one hour to read. It is advantageous to read it before the course, although not essential. You will also receive by email a list of 100 proprietary practice exam questions to help you thoroughly prepare. And don’t stress about the exam as we have a 98% pass rate.

Tasting Glasses

At the beginning of the course you will receive a set of 6 professional ISO tasting glasses. These are yours to keep forever.

Fine Vintage gives you these beautiful tasting glasses free of charge.

Location

The Anchorage wine courses are held at the Dimond Center Hotel, located at 700 E Dimond Blvd. View larger map

Dimond Center Hotel

Dimond Center Hotel
700 E Dimond Blvd. Anchorage, AK 99515
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Testimonials

BYANCA GODWIN

When I decided to begin my wine education journey Fine Vintage Ltd. was my first choice. James Cluer MW and his team provided a first class experience which propelled my love and curiosity for wine into a lifetime quest to further my knowledge. I would highly recommend the WSET Level 1 course with Fine Vintage to any student who desires to learn from outstanding teachers who inspire you with their wealth of knowledge while exposing you to a benchmark selection of quality wines.

BYANCA GODWIN – LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ELIZABETH TATARA

I’ve completed WSET 1 & 2 through Fine Vintage’s weekend courses, and I cannot recommend them enough. Particularly for those who work full time such as myself, the weekend courses are a great way to pursue an education in wine while juggling a busy schedule. The programs are well structured and paced, and the instructors are enthusiastic and personable – creating an enjoyable and manageable learning environment.

ELIZABETH TATARA – NEW YROK CITY
JORDAN SU

Having taken both WSET 1 and WSET 2 Fine Vintage definitely executes the classes at an exceptional level. The instructors were outstanding and taught the class with great passion providing high quality wine with many different varieties to taste! Not only did I learn much more about wine, but also after taking WSET level 2 from Fine Vintage it increased my interest and passion for wine exponentially. I highly recommend taking courses from Fine Vintage!

JORDAN SU – VANCOUVER
MEL EITEL

Fine Vintage WSET 1 training was more than I expected. The instructor was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the education to life through sampling many different wines from a variety of regions while taking us on a tour of the basic fundamentals of wine. Whether you are a novice or starting your career in wine, I would highly recommend Fine Vintage, Ltd.

MEL EITEL – NEW YORK CITY
YULE SCHMIDT

I’ve taken wine courses with various providers over the years and can unequivocally say that Fine Vintage stands in a league of its own. The quality of wine alone sets the company apart but its real advantage is its instructors. Every FV instructor I’ve had has brought as much enthusiasm to the classroom as they’ve brought experience, drawing on both to bring the world of wine to life. You can’t get that kind of education from a textbook.

YULE SCHMIDT – TORONTO

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