Organization:Wine & Spirit Education Trust
| Formation | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom |
Region | Worldwide |
CEO | Michelle Brampton |
Chairman of Trustees | Simon McMurtrie |
| Website | www.wsetglobal.com |
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, often referred to as WSET, is a global organisation which arranges courses and exams in the field of wine, spirits and sake. WSET was founded in 1969,[1] is headquartered in London[2] and is generally regarded as one of the world's leading providers of wine education.[3][4] In 2016, it opened its first international office, WSET Asia Pacific, in Hong Kong in response to high demand for wine and spirit education across Greater China.[5]
History and management
WSET grew out of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association Education Committee and was set up with the financial assistance of the Worshipful Company of Vintners. The management of the WSET reports to a board of trustees made up of 8 members: three from The Worshipful Company of Vintners, three from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, one from the Worshipful Company of Distillers and another one from the Institute of Masters of Wine.[6]
Michelle Brampton took the reigns as CEO from Ian Harris in February 2022.[7]
Courses
The courses given by WSET were originally intended for people in the wine & spirit trade. The WSET programmes have increasingly been attended also by non-professional connoisseurs.[8] The WSET offers professional certification in more than 70 countries worldwide, the courses are delivered by Approved Programme Providers.
WSET Awards in Wines
- Level 1 Award in Wines
- Level 2 Award in Wines
- Level 3 Award in Wines
- Level 4 Diploma in Wines
In the past 50 years, there have been over 10,000 WSET Level 4 Diploma graduates. Those who successfully complete the Diploma are able to use the post-nominal “DipWSET” after their name.[9][10]
WSET Awards in Spirits
- Level 1 Award in Spirits
- Level 2 Award in Spirits
- Level 3 Award in Spirits
WSET Awards in Sake
- Level 1 Award in Sake
- Level 3 Award in Sake
Notable alumni
Notable DipWSETs include:[11]
- Gerard Basset
- Jancis Robinson
- Jasper Morris
- Lisa Perotti-Brown
See also
References
- ↑ Ray, Johnathan, The Daily Telegraph (August 29, 2008). "The top wine-tasting courses". https://www.telegraph.co.uk/wine/main.jhtml?xml=/wine/2008/08/29/wine-jonathan-ray129.xml.
- ↑ "About Us". http://www.wset.co.uk/about_us/default.asp.
- ↑ J. Robinson (ed), The Oxford Companion to Wine, Third Edition, p. 769, Oxford University Press 2006, ISBN:0-19-860990-6
- ↑ "Everything you need to know about the new qualifications from WSET". 25 April 2018. https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2018/04/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-wsets-new-qualifications/.
- ↑ "WSET Opens First International Office in Hong Kong". https://www.wsetglobal.com/news-events/news/2016/october/25/wset-opens-first-international-office-in-hong-kong/.
- ↑ "Our Story". http://www.wsetglobal.com/about_us/history/default.asp.
- ↑ "WSET appoints Brampton as new CEO - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News" (in en). https://harpers.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/29773/WSET_appoints_Brampton_as_new_CEO.html.
- ↑ "From novice to nerd: how to know your wines". 23 June 2016. https://www.theguardian.com/nederburg-cycling/2016/jun/23/from-novice-to-nerd-how-to-know-your-wines.
- ↑ "Diploma Graduates" (in en-GB). http://graduation.wsetglobal.com/graduates/.
- ↑ "The WSET Diploma: Is It Right For You?" (in en). https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadvari/2020/04/14/the-wset-diploma-is-it-right-for-you/.
- ↑ "Notable Alumni" (in en). https://www.wsetglobal.com/alumni/notable-alumni.
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