WSET Level 2 Award in Wine (In-Person) - Nov 2026

About this course

The course examines how vineyard conditions and winemaking choices affect wine style and quality, using key international grape varieties alongside regionally important varieties. It also covers sparkling and fortified wine production, wine labelling, storage, service and common faults. Teaching combines classroom study with tutored tastings of 40 wines. Participants learn to assess and describe wine using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, explore food and wine matching, and complete a multiple-choice examination.

What you'll learn

• Explain how vineyard conditions and winemaking decisions influence wine style and quality.
• Identify the typical characteristics and styles associated with key international grape varieties.
• Apply the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting when assessing and describing wines.
• Describe the production methods used for sparkling and fortified wines.
• Use principles of food and wine matching when selecting wine for a meal.
• Recognise appropriate wine storage and service practices, common faults and information shown on labels.

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for improver-level learners and does not require prior wine knowledge. However, the provider notes that its content builds on WSET Level 1, which may be a more suitable starting point for people completely new to wine. Participation includes structured classroom learning, wine tasting and independent study.

• No previous wine knowledge is required.
• WSET Level 1 may be a more suitable starting point for those completely new to wine.
• The course includes an assessed multiple-choice examination.
• Independent study alongside the taught sessions is recommended.

Before you go

• A WSET Level 2 study pack is provided, including the course book, study guide, maps, sample questions, tasting-note forms and a WSET tasting card.
• Access to a structured Wine With Jimmy online learning package is included.
• Lunch is not provided.
• Learners who may need additional examination support because of a condition such as dyslexia should notify the provider.
• Successful students receive a secure, verifiable WSET digital certificate.