Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy, based in Dublin, provides globally recognized WSET courses to individuals interested in wine and spirits, as well as those working in hospitality and retail in Ireland. Founded by Philip Dunne, an award-winning sommelier and accredited WSET educator, Vinspire offers specialized education and qualifications that enhance staff knowledge and improve retention. These level 1 and level 2 courses in wine and also spirits are available on TheTaste.ie. These courses are running in September and October of 2023.

View more details on each of the courses here:

WSET Level 1 in Wine

WSET Level 2 in Wine

WSET Level 1 in Spirits

WSET Level 2 in Spirits

TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BOOKING / CANCELLING / CHANGES TO WSET COURSES WITH VINSPIRE WINE AND SPIRIT ACADEMY

Once you receive your experience from TheTaste via email, you must immediately forward your email to philip.dunne@vinspireacademy.com with your full name and date of birth.

• All bookings, cancellations and reschedules must be received in writing. Your booking is not secure until payment is received – all courses must be paid for in advance. Over 18s only
• All vouchers need to be used as specified on the voucher and the booking must be made within the validity of the voucher. Vouchers can be only used once and not be split into part payments.
• All bookings and gift vouchers are non-refundable. However, the booking can be changed to another course or person.
• You may choose to change the voucher towards another course of greater value and we will charge you the difference in price.
• No date changes are allowed less than 14 working days prior to the course date. However, you are welcome to transfer your place to another person with at least 5 working days’ prior notice.
• If for any reason you are unable to attend and the cancellation is made within 14 working days before the course, you can attend the future course on standby.
• If you fail to attend any course, no refund will apply.
• We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course.  A full refund will apply if you cannot make the new date.
• Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy is not liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of attending course or event.

WSET CANCELLATION POLICY WITH VINSPIRE WINE AND SPIRIT ACADEMY

WSET Level 1 Cancellation Policy:

• If the candidate notifies Vinspire by email that they wish to cancel the course not less than 14 working days before the start date, the candidate will be entitled to a 50% refund. Any cancellations made within 14 working days are non-refundable.
• Refunds will be processed within 14 working days of receiving your request via bank transfer to the original payer.
• There is no charge for transferring your booking to the same course on an alternative date provided you notify Vinspire in writing not less than 5 working days before the start of your current course booking.
•  If the candidate fails to attend any course no refund will apply.
• Candidates must request a cancellation, refund or transfer in writing by sending an email to philip.dunne@vinspireacademy.com
• Cost of study material is non-refundable. Cost of the courier is non-refundable.
• As of 1.1.2023 there is no exceptions for Covid-19 or general sickness related absences and should a candidate not be able to attend the course / exam, the full cost will be non-refundable.

WSET Level 2 Cancellation Policy:

• If the candidate notifies Vinspire by email that they wish to cancel the course not less than 14 working days before the start date, the candidate will be entitled to a 50% refund. Refunds will be processed within 14 days of receiving your request via bank transfer to the original payer. Any cancellations made within 14 working days are non-refundable.
• There is no charge for transferring your booking to the same course on an alternative date provided you notify Vinspire in writing not less than 14 working days before the start of your current course booking.
• Candidates are not allowed to transfer between courses 14 working days before the course start date. If the candidate fails to attend any course no refund will apply.
• Candidates must request a cancellation, refund or transfer in writing by sending an email to philip.dunne@vinspireacademy.com
• Cost of study material is non-refundable. Cost of the courier is non-refundable.
• As of 1.1.2023 there is no exceptions for Covid-19 or general sickness related absences and should a candidate not be able to attend the course / exam, the full cost will be non-refundable.

Exams and Re-Sits:

• Candidates may only sit the exam with Vinspire, upon successful completion of the course.
• Resits for exams completed with Vinspire Wine and Spirit Academy will be permitted upon approval. The cost of a Level 1 exam resit is €100. The cost of a Level 2 exam resit is €150. Fees must be paid in full at least 14 working days in advance of the exam and can be arranged by emailing info@vinspireacademy.com.
• If the candidate notifies Vinspire by email that they wish to cancel the exam or re sit not less than 14 working days before the start date, the candidate will be entitled to a 50% refund. Refunds will be processed within 14 days of receiving your request via bank transfer to the original payer.
• Cancellation less than 14 working days will not be permitted a refund.
• Candidates must request a cancellation, refund or transfer in writing by sending an email to philip.dunne@vinspireacademy.com
• Cost of study material is non-refundable. Cost of the courier is non-refundable.

If you have any enquiries send an email to philip.dunne@vinspireacademy.com