WSET LEVEL 2 IN WINES - VIRTUAL COURSE info

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Virtual Course

For wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals ready to earn a globally respected WSET Level 2 certification

Upcoming Dates

Session 1: Friday, April 3rd
Session 2: Friday, April 10th
Session 3: Friday, April 17th
Session 4: Friday, April 24th

Sign up deadline: April 2nd 2026

Course Fee: 599 USD

Thirsty and Wise organizes WSET wine courses in collaboration with Wine Way, a WSET Approved Program Provider (APP) accredited by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

Included in the Course:

Official digital WSET Level 2 in Wines eBook
4 live online sessions (4 hours each) with your educator
Full access to our online structured study platform
30 topic-based preparation videos aligned with the syllabus
945 WSET-style multiple-choice practice questions
47 SAT-aligned dry tasting notes for guided practice
Private Facebook community for ongoing support and discussion
Recommended tasting wine list with suggested retail prices

Our study resources are designed to reinforce live learning and support consistent preparation alongside the official WSET materials.

How This Virtual Course Works

1. Register

Email us at info@thirstyandwise.com. We’ll send you a booking form.
Secure payment link and access to the online platform HERE.
Any questions for your educator? +1 305 762 2752 (WhatsApp/Viber)

Once your payment is confirmed, your place is reserved. You’ll then receive:

WSET e-book
Access to the online learning platform

Access to the learning platform remains available until you pass the exam.

2. Live Virtual Classroom

Your core learning happens live.

4 interactive sessions (4 hours each) via Google Meet
Real-time teaching and guided tasting discussion
Q&A and group learning
Small-group format to support engagement

Students are expected to attend sessions live. Recordings are available for occasional absences.

3. Online Learning Platform

Between sessions, you’ll reinforce your knowledge through our structured study system:

30+ exam-focused video modules
Practice questions to check your understanding

The platform helps you track your preparation and identify areas to review before the exam.

4. The Exam

The WSET Level 2 exam is taken online through WSET’s Remote Invigilation system.

1 hour
50 multiple-choice questions
Closed-book
Pass mark: 55%

You may schedule your exam when you feel ready. The exam date and time must be confirmed at least 21 days before the exam.

Before booking, you must review WSET’s official technical requirements for remote invigilation to ensure your setup meets the standards.

What you’ll learn

The Level 2 Award in Wines gives you a thorough understanding of how wine is made, how to assess wine quality, and how to describe wines using professional vocabulary. You will explore:

Tasting & Describing Wine

How to taste using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
How to describe wines with confidence

Grape Varieties & Wine Styles

8 principal grape varieties and how climate, viticulture, and winemaking influence style & quality:

Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah/Shiraz

Wines from 22 regionally important grape varieties
Over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world

Sparkling & Fortified Wines

How styles are created
Key methods of production

Additional Key Topics

How environmental factors affect wine
Key winemaking and maturation options
Wine label terminology
Principles of food & wine pairing
Storage and service of wine

Course content

1. Tasting and Evaluating Wine

2. Pairing Wine and Food

3. Storage and Service of Wine

4. Grape-growing and related Labeling Terms

What are Vines. What a Vine needs. Grapes
45 Multiple Choice Questions Mock
Environmental Influences Affecting How Vines Grow and Grapes Ripen
65 Multiple Choice Questions Mock
Growing Grapes
Labeling Terms Relating to Grape-growing
30 Multiple Choice Questions Mock

5. Winemaking

6. Pinot Noir

7. Zinfandel/Primitivo

8. Riesling

9. Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Furmint

10. Chardonnay

11. Sauvignon Blanc

12. Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris

13. Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albarino

14. Merlot

15. Cabernet Sauvignon

16. Syrah/Shiraz

17. Gamay

18. Grenache/Garnacha

19. Tempranillo

20. Carmenere, Malbec and Pinotage

21. Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano

22. Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina

23. Sangiovese and Montepulciano

24. Sparkling Wines

25. Fortified Wines

26. Multiple Choice Mock Exam

Study Time Commitment

WSET recommends a minimum of 28 hours total study time:

16 hours live instruction
11 hours personal study
1 hour exam

We guide you through that process step by step.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements.
You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any tasting activity.
(This does not prevent you from completing the qualification.)

Course Information

For full qualification details, download:

About Your Educator

Petar Velickovic, DipWSET —

Petar holds the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines (WSETDip) and is a certified WSET educator authorized to deliver WSET qualifications in Wines and Spirits.

As Founder of Wine Way — North Macedonia’s first WSET Approved Programme Provider — and Thirsty and Wise in the United States, he has delivered structured WSET programs to students and industry professionals across multiple markets.

In addition to the WSET Diploma, Petar holds:

WSET Certified Educator
WSET Level 3 in Spirits
WSET Level 3 in Sake
WSET Level 2 in Beer
Certified Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers)
Italian Wine Scholar

His teaching philosophy is that wine should be simple, fun, and useful.

While structured education is essential to understand and appreciate wine fully, learning about it should never feel overwhelming. Petar makes complex topics clear and practical, helping professionals and enthusiasts apply their knowledge with confidence.

What Our Level 2 Students Say

“The exam was more detailed than I expected. The structured preparation and mock questions helped me understand how everything connects — not just memorize facts. I used the full hour and passed with Merit. The accountability and support made a real difference.”

Sophia M.

— Argentina