Prestigious WSET Wine Courses Available Again in Shanghai

By That's Shanghai, October 9, 2023

Good news for all those who appreciate fine wine, and like to know their Burgundy from their Bordeaux. Unavailable in Shanghai the past few years – damn you COVID – prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses are back on the menu once again.

For those unfamiliar with WSET, it is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. For those who wish to learn about wine and spirits, WSET offers courses at all levels, from beginner to professional.

The WSET certification program has been translated into 19 teaching languages and has been promoted in more than 70 countries/regions. It is the most authoritative certification for wine and spirits education and is recognized worldwide with the highest esteem.

About Hedonia

Founded in 2018 in China, Hedonia is the first institution of its kind to provide professional training in both etiquette and wine.

Bridging two worlds that often traverse the same space in our daily lives, Hedonia is a source of information for everything from the everyday dinner table to momentous celebrations – a guide for all social settings.

Hedonia serves prestigious companies from the luxury, hospitality and education sectors, providing training to polish the image of their employees, improve the quality of their service or simply to enjoy a moment of pleasure and enriching entertainment.

Hedonia also provides training services and activities for individuals with WSET wine courses held monthly in Shanghai at their Minhang training center, as well as lavish wine tours in France and China for small groups of travelers looking to enjoy the best that life has to offer.

Why Choose Hedonia for WSET Certification?

Hedonia is an official Approved Programme Provider (APP) of WSET, currently delivering the programs WSET Levels 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Wines.

Courses are delivered by professional wine educators from France, Hungary and China, making Hedonia one of the only centers in China offering WSET programs in both English and Chinese.

With Hedonia, you will:

Learn from European and Chinese educators who studied wine worldwide
Sample high-quality wines curated by Hedonia
Join an international course with fellow wine lovers from all around the world
Become alumni and enjoy preferrable prices on future courses

WSET Courses in 2023

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner-to-intermediate level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce.

This course is composed of 17 hours of class (spread over a weekend) and one hour of examination (50 multiple choice questions).

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, WSET Level 3 Award in Wines provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making.

Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.

This course is composed of 37 hours of class (spread over two consecutive weekends), two hours of online revision, and two-and-a-half hours of examination (blind tasting + theory parts).