WSET Wine Education Class
Build Your Wine Knowledge, One Sip at a Time.
Level 1
Saturday, September 6, 2025
LIMITED TO 18 GUESTS - OPEN TO RLSC MEMBERS & THE PUBLIC
DRESS CODE: NO DENIM, SHORTS, T-SHIRTS AND, FOR MEN, NO OPEN TOED SHOES OR HATS
About this Class
Whether you're a curious wine lover or exploring a career in the industry, the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 1 course is the perfect entry point into the world of wine. Designed for beginners, this class takes you beyond casual sipping and gives you a solid foundation in wine knowledge—introducing you to the main grape varieties, wine styles, and the art of food and wine pairing. Through expert-led lectures, a guided tasting of curated wines, and an easy-to-follow study manual, you'll build confidence in how to describe and assess wine, understand proper wine service and storage, and make pairing decisions that enhance flavor and enjoyment. At the end of the course, you’ll take a short exam, and successful students will receive a globally recognized WSET digital certificate. This course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their wine appreciation, boost their service skills in hospitality, or start a career in wine retail, restaurants, or distribution. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and your taste buds.
RESERVATIONS
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The Wine & Spirit Education Trust
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) offers four levels of qualifications in wine, spirits, and sake: Level 1 through Level 4 Diploma. Level 1 is a beginner's course, while Level 4 Diploma is the most advanced, requiring significant study and dedication.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines:
This is a good starting point for those new to wine. It covers basic wine knowledge, including tasting techniques, common grape varieties, and food and wine pairing.
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines:
This level expands on the basics, exploring winemaking processes, more grape varieties, and wine labels.
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines:
This is a more advanced course that revisits the topics covered in Levels 1 and 2, but in greater depth. It also introduces blind tasting and focuses on specific wine regions.
WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines:
This is the most advanced qualification offered by WSET, covering a wide range of topics including viticulture, winemaking, and the business of wine. It is a demanding program that takes significant time and commitment.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
WSET Level 1 Class with Cecilia Barretto
9:30AM Reception
10:00AM to 1:00PM WSET Class - Part 1
1:00PM to 2:00PM Seated Lunch
2:00PM to 5:00PM WSET Class - Part 2
5:00PM to 6:00PM WSET Exam
6:30PM Seated Three-course Seated Dinner
LUNCH MENU
Bibb Lettuce Salad
Blue Cheese Crumbles - Dijon Vinaigrette
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French Braised Chicken and Lentils
Air-chilled Breast of Chicken
or
Mediterranean Stuffed Eggplant
Couscous - Chickpeas - Tomatoes - Fresh herbs
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Mango Sorbet
DINNER MENU
Tomato Bisque
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Ōra King Salmon
or
Double Rib Chop of Colorado Lamb
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Cabbage Steak with Rice Pilaf
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Passion Fruit Panna Cotta
Dietary preferences may be communicated when making the reservation.
Cecilia Barretto
Cecilia Barretto
Cecilia Barretto’s passion for wine started 23 years ago, at the under ripe age of 18. She studied wine in her free time while pursuing her undergraduate degree in Diplomacy & World Affairs at Occidental College in Los Angeles, CA. Her passion for wine eclipsed her plans to attend law school and she ended up moving to Burgundy for three years to pursue an MSc in Wine Business. Since returning from abroad, Cecilia has worn many hats in the wine industry: owning a wine shop, working at a winery, sommelier, and wine retail manager. Ever in pursuit of wine education, she has made numerous exam trips to Napa to complete the multiple exams to achieve the top level (Level 4 Diploma) of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). Cecilia is also a Certified WSET instructor, a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, and an adjunct professor for the viticulture program at Palo Alto College. For the last four years she has run a wine edutainment business in San Antonio, with a particular joy for events with pairings that go beyond food.
PARKING AT THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
The Roosevelt Library has about 50 complimentary self-parking spaces available to guests. Street parking is often available. Vehicles are not to be left in the Roosevelt Library parking lot overnight. The Roosevelt Library will not be liable for theft or damages to vehicles or the contents of vehicles.
MAP TO THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
HISTORY OF THE ROOSEVELT LIBRARY
The First Carnegie Library of San Antonio opened in 1903. The original building at 210 W. Market Street was constructed with funding donated by Andrew Carnegie, on property donated by Caroline Kampann. On September 9, 1921, a storm event created from the remnants of a hurricane moved through Central Texas and produced over seven inches of rainfall in downtown San Antonio and the near west side of the city. The flooding forced the temporary closure of the Carnegie Library. It was razed in 1929 and the new main library was completed in August 1930 on the original site. The name changed from Carnegie Library to San Antonio Public Library.
In 1929 the Roosevelt Park Branch Library, San Antonio’s South side library, opened and in 1968 it closed. The building is located across from the Roosevelt Park which marks the beginning of the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration and Recreation Project, an eight mile stretch of the San Antonio River that has received designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, the building’s architect was John Marriott who also designed the Carnegie Library in Delaware, Ohio. Leland Stone purchased the building in 2013. The building is the home of the Roosevelt Library Social Club.