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WSET Level 2 in Wines

WSET’s Level 2 in Wines is a beginner-to intermediate-level qualification. It explores wines and is suitable for industry pros and wine enthusiasts.

This wine course is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. 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.

You’ll explore wine by tasting and theory. You’ll learn about the factors that impact style and quality. And, you’ll learn to describe these wines with confidence.

Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

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What you'll learn

  • How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
  • How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
    – Chardonnay
    – Pinot Grigio/Gris
    – Sauvignon Blanc
    – Riesling
    – Cabernet Sauvignon
    – Merlot
    – Pinot Noir
    – Syrah/Shiraz

 

  • The style and quality of wines:
    – made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
    – produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
  • How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
    – Sparkling wines
    – Fortified wines
  • Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
  • Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
  • Principles of food and wine pairing

Find out if this course is right for you. Take the Level 2 Award in Wines quiz here.

WSET Level 2 in Wines

Course delivery

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours* of study time:

  • 16 hours of delivery time with a WSET course provider (classroom or online)
  • 11 hours of personal study and revision
  • A 1-hour examination

Assessment

A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions.

On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. 
 

 

Course Information

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification below.