WSET Level 2 Award in Wine (In-Person) - Sep 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 labels, storage, service, faults and food-and-wine matching. Classroom teaching is supported by tutored tastings of 40 wines and practice with the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. Learners also receive online study support and prepare for a multiple-choice examination.

What you'll learn

• Explain how vineyard factors and winemaking decisions influence wine style and quality
• Identify and describe wines made from key international and regional grape varieties
• Apply the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting when assessing and describing wine
• Describe the production methods used for sparkling and fortified wines
• Use principles of food-and-wine matching and recognise common wine faults

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental wine knowledge, although no prior wine knowledge is required. The provider notes that WSET Level 1 may be more suitable for those completely new to wine. Participation combines classroom learning, structured tasting, examination preparation and independent study.

• No previous wine knowledge is required
• WSET Level 1 may be a more suitable starting point for learners completely new to wine
• Requires independent study alongside the classroom sessions

Before you go

• A WSET Level 2 study pack is supplied in advance, including the course book, study guide and WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting card
• Access to a structured Wine With Jimmy online learning package is included
• Lunch is not provided
• Learners should notify the provider in advance about conditions that may require additional help during the examination