Welcome to VINCREST!

We are pleased to add more new WSET classes (both Cantonese and English) to the current schedule due to oversubscribed classes. If you would like to join us, please register early so you can be ensured a place.

At Vincrest, we are dedicated to help you through the journey of wine particularly in your quest for internationally recognized qualifications like WSET. We offer the whole range of WSET courses from Level 1 Foundation all the way up to the WSET Diploma. We are very pleased to announce that our students obtain good scores in their WSET exams and most are enjoying a change in their career paths.

Here below are the courses currently on offer. If we can be of any help, please feel free to contact us and our Client Services Team will be more than happy to help.

See you soon.

Best regards
Jennie Mack

WSET Wine Courses

• WSET is now representing in 47 countries worldwide.
• WSET qualifications are currently available in 13 different languages.
• Last year over 24,000 students sat WSET examinations.

New Dates for WSET Courses!

WSET Level 1 Foundation Course in Wines

The WSET Level 1 Foundation Course in Wines aims to provide basic product knowledge and skills in the service and retail of wine to prepare a person for their first job in hospitality or retail.

[ 2010 Schedule ]

1. F0110 starting from 5 January (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

2. FC0110 starting from 20 January (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

3. FC0210 starting 22 February (Monday) [Click here for more info]

4. F0210 starting 24 February (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

5.  FC0310(B) starting 12 March (Friday) [Click here for more info]

6.  FC0310 starting 18 March (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

7. F0310 on 20 March (Full day, Saturday) [Click here for more info]

8. F0410 starting 15 April (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

9. FC0510 starting 12 May (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

10. F0510 starting 13 May (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

11. FC0510(B) starting 18 May (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

12. FC0610(Su) starting 6 June (Full day, Sunday) [Click here for more info]

13. F0610 starting 14 June (Monday) [Click here for more info]

14. FC0610(S) on 19 June (Full day, Saturday) [Click here for more info]

15. FC0710 starting 5 July (Monday) [Click here for more info]

16. F0710(S) starting 10 July (Full day, Saturday) [Click here for more info]

17. FC0810 starting 11 August (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

18. F0810 starting 13 August (Friday) [Click here for more info]

WSET Level 1 Foundation Course in Spirits

[ 2010 Schedule ]

1. FS0210 starting 25 February (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

2. FS0510 starting 12 May (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

3. FS0810 starting 3 August (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

4. FSC1010 starting 15 October (Friday) [Click here for more info]

5.  FS1210 starting 1 December (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

WSET Level 2 Intermediate Course in Wines & Spirits

The WSET Untermediate Certificate is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry who have little previous knowledge of wines and spirits.

The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.

The Intermediate Certificate course coveres the wines and spirits of the world and is followd by a one-hour multiple choice examination. Wine tasting is a part of every class.

[ 2010 Schedule ]

1. I0110 starting from 16 January (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

2. IC0210 starting from 26 February (Friday) [Click here for more info]

3. IC0310 starting from 16 March (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

4. I0310 starting 17 March (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

5. IC0410 starting 10 April (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

6. I0510 starting 4 May (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

7. IC0510 starting 24 May (Monday) [Click here for more info]

8. IC0610 starting 17 June (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

9. I0610 starting 18 June (Friday) [Click here for more info]

10. IC0610(Su) starting from 27 June (Sunday) [Click here for more info]

11. IC0710 starting from 16 July (Friday) [Click here for more info]

12. I0710 starting from 24 July (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

13. I0810 starting from 18 August (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

14. IC0810 starting from 21 August (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

WSET Level 3 Advanced Course in Wines & Spirits

The WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate is intended to provide in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and spirits and is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Certificate or can demonstrate knowledge at Intermediate level through completion of equivalent courses or sufficient experience in the wine and spirit industry.

This qualification is also suitable for the wine enthusiast wishing to build on knowledge gained at Level 2.

The Advanced Certificate is a unitised course, covering wines and spirits of the world in considerable depth, and students are required to prove competency in theory and tasting. The old format examination for the Advanced Certificate is in two parts: a theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short-answer questions, plus a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of one wine.

After 1 August 2010, the Advanced Tasting Exam will change to written tasting notes of two wines - one white wine and one red wine.  The current tasting exam format is an assessment of one wine only in tick format tasting grid.

For those who wish to complete their Advanced certificate in the old tasting exam format, we have three intensive weekend courses:

English classes

Cantonese class

[ 2010 Schedule ]

1. AC0110 starting 9 January (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

2. A0210 starting 26 February (Friday) [Click here for more info]

3. A0310 starting 22 March (Monday) [Click here for more info]

4. AC0410 starting 9 April (Friday) [Click here for more info]

5. A0510 starting 15 May (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

7. AC0610(SU) starting 6 June (Sunday) *tentatively scheduled* [Click here for more info]

8. A0610(SU) starting 13 June (Sunday) *tentatively scheduled* [Click here for more info]

9. AC0610 starting 23 June (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

10. A0710 starting 12 July (Monday) [Click here for more info]

11. AC0810 starting 5 August (Thursday) [Click here for more info]

12. AC0810(SU) starting 15 August (Sunday) [Click here for more info]

13. A0910 starting 14 September (Tuesday) [Click here for more info]

14. AC1010 starting 13 October (Wednesday) [Click here for more info]

15. A1110 starting 6 November (Saturday) [Click here for more info]

WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits

The Level 4 Diploma is WSET's flagship qualification. The qualification is designed to prepare people for responsible jobs within the wine and spirits business. The course will not only develop product knowledge to a specialist level, but will also enable students to acquire skills that will continue to be of use beyond the course. The course is taught by industry experts, many are Masters of Wine, all will have up to date knowledge of contemporary issues related to wines and spirits.

The course is suitable for those within the trade either working in or wishing to progress into management roles and for the serious wine enthuisast wishing to build on knowledge gained at Advanced level and acquire further expertise in wine tasting.

The WSET Diploma is viewed universally as the stepping-stone to the Master of Wine qualification.

The Level 3 Advanced Certificate is the required entry qualification for anyone wishing to enrol on the Diploma course.

The Diploma consists of six units and requires a student to prove competency through a variety of assessment methods. Course programmes will prepare students for their examinations through an integrated programme of lectures, tastings, tutorials, feedback tests and essays. 

The Diploma course is a blend of taught time, assessment and self-study and requires substantial commitment outside the classroom.

The WSET Diploma is a two-year programme (60 credits) divided into 6 units:

Unit 1 (12 credits) The Global Business of Alcoholic Beverages

Unit 2 (6 credits) Wine Production

Unit 3 (30 credits) Light Wines of the World

Unit 4 (6 credits) Spirits of the World

Unit 5 (3 credits) Sparkling Wines of the World

Unit 6 (3 credits) Fortified Wines of the World

In Academic Year 2010/11, Unit 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 will be for the new students whilst Unit 3 will be for 2nd Year students.

Please refer to Diploma Specification for more information about the course content

A new intake is scheduled to start in September 2010. 

For more information of WSET Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma Course, please contact us on 852-2581-4588 or email to diploma@vincrest.com for further details.

Campeones del mundo! What’s a better way to celebrate the magnificent success of Spain in the 2010 World Cup than with a glass of Cava, Spain’s national sparkling wine for moments of victory and joy?

On August 10 (Tuesday), we will bring you a very special one-hour Cava Tutored Tasting featuring four Cavas of varying quality levels and styles. Raise the glass to Spain’s first-ever victory in the World Cup history, revisit magical moments of the match, and say cheers for the winner.

Not a fan of Spain or soccer? Well there’s no harm to just chill out for the hour and sip away the summer heat with some wonderful bubblies!

Fee: $200 per person
           Companions enjoy 50% discount at $100
           Special offer for groups of 4 at $460

Please email hongkong@vincrest.com for details

Wine Blending Workshop With the 8th Estate Winery

Saturday, 14 August 2010 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Fee: HKD 1080 per person

Special Fee for AWSEC students: HKD 880 per person

Please email hongkong@vincrest.com for details

Wine Pronunciation Workshop

Friday, 20 August 2010 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Fee: HKD 280 per person

Please email hongkong@vincrest.com for details

Aromas in Wine Workshop

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Fee: HKD 480 per person

Special Fee for AWSEC students: HKD 380 per person

Please email hongkong@vincrest.com for details

A Unique Whisky Evening with The Glenrothes

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Attention Whisky lovers – mark your calendar for the August 31 (Tuesday) evening, where we will bring you a very unique tasting experience of the legendary Glenrothes with Brand Ambassador Mr. Ronnie Cox . 

In this one-hour tutored tasting, you will journey through a comprehensive range of the award-winning Speyside Single Malt Whisky, including the Glenrothes Select Reserve, the Robur Reserve, the Glenrothes 25-year-old, the vintage 1998 as well as the very rare 1988. 

Appreciate the alluring golden hue in your glass. Be pampered with sensations of fruits, citrus, vanilla and exquisite spice in whiskys of exceptional personality. Share your passion with like-minded whisky connoisseurs. This will promise to be an evening of true indulgence and revelation.

Fee: HKD 280 per person

Special Fee for AWSEC students: HKD 180 per person

Please email hongkong@vincrest.com for details

Classes are held at
Vincrest International
Room 1503-06, 15/F, Kai Tak Commercial Building,
317-319 Des Voeux Road Central,
Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
(Entrance on 2-2A Morrison Street)

Please call 2581-4588 for location map.

WSET Wine Courses

WSET Level 1 Foundation Course in Wines

WSET Level 1 Foundation Course in Spirits

WSET Level 2 Intermediate Course in Wines & Spirits

WSET Level 3 Advanced Course in Wines & Spirits

WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines & Spirits

Tutored Tastings

Vincrest now operates in China, for details of our courses, please click on Vincrest China webpage
To contact us, please call +852 2581 4588 or email wset@vincrest.com