Wset Level 2 Award in Wine (In-Person) - Nov 2027

About this course

The course examines how vineyard conditions and winemaking choices affect wine style and quality, with coverage of key international grape varieties, regional styles, sparkling and fortified wines. Participants taste 40 wines and use the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to assess and describe them. Further topics include food and wine matching, wine storage and service, common faults, and interpreting labels. Teaching takes place in the classroom, supported by structured online study materials, and concludes with a multiple-choice examination.

What you'll learn

• Explain how vineyard and winemaking factors influence wine style and quality
• Identify the main characteristics of wines made from key international grape varieties
• Apply the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting when assessing and describing wine
• Describe the production methods used for sparkling and fortified wines
• Apply principles of food and wine matching
• Recognise appropriate wine storage and service practices, common faults and information 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 the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines may be more suitable for people who are completely new to wine. Participants should be prepared for guided tastings, classroom learning, independent study and an examination.

• No previous wine knowledge is required
• The course includes tasting and describing 40 wines
• Additional independent study is recommended
• Assessment is through a multiple-choice examination

Before you go

• A WSET Level 2 study pack is provided, including the course book, study guide, maps, example 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 can notify the provider if they may need additional help during the examination because of a condition such as dyslexia.