Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the style and quality of the principal grape varieties of the world.
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online
About this Course:
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain enviable 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.
Who Is This Course For?
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner-to-intermediate-level qualification for anyone with a serious interest in wine.
This qualification is great for tasting room staff, restaurant servers and bartenders, retail wine salespeople, wine marketing professionals, and consumers looking to learn more about international wine.
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is not required. If you are unsure where to begin your education, please contact us.
Virtual Course Format:
Number of weeks: 5
Number of online modules: 6
Total online course hours: 30
Educator: London-based WSET Educator
Printed Study Pack included: Yes
You have one week to study each module and a WSET Wine Educator will provide support through review assignments, chats, and feedback. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognise the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.
Students should be advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. Due to legal limitations in shipping wine samples, individual wines are not included with the online course.
Upcoming Courses
Courses start monthly –
- August 7, 2023
- September 18, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- November 13, 2023
Online Course: 499.99
Full pricing includes the WSET textbook materials, access to the WSET Global Campus, and Examinations.
What You Will 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
Course Structure
Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting ®.
Discover the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully.
Learn the processes and principles of wine storage and service.
Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the style and quality of the wine.
Learn the meaning of labelling terms related to vine age and grape-growing options.
Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important black grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
Learn how the environmental and winemaking factors influence the principal and regionally important white grape varieties, how they influence the style and quality of the wines produced.
Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
Learn about the key grape varieties used to produce the principal styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
Learn the key wine making processes used to make sparkling and fortified wines.
Learn the meaning of labelling terms indicating style and quality.
• There is a mock multiple choice test to complete.
Examination
The Level 2 Award in Wines examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. The examination is taken online via a secure remote server on a scheduled day and time in a private environment of your choice using a desktop or laptop computer and your cell phone.
Please review the Physical and Technical Requirements for the online examination before signing up.
Pass Marks:
- Pass: 55% – 69%
- Pass with Merit: 70% – 84%
- Pass with Distinction: 85% and above
Students who pass the examination will receive a WSET certificate and label pin.
For any reason that you may need to resit the examination, prices are $150 for in-person or remote examination.
Registration Requirments
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 Level 2 qualification.
If you are unsure as to which course level is right for you, please email us at learn@cultivateflx.com.
Student Information
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Upcoming Courses
Courses start monthly –
- August 7, 2023
- September 18, 2023
- October 16, 2023
- November 13, 2023
Online Course: 499.99
Full pricing includes the WSET textbook materials, access to the WSET Global Campus, and Examinations.