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WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines

About The Course 

Who it's for :  

This course is WSET's most popular course. It is suitable for enthusiasts who have a serious interest in wine as well as aspiring sommeliers and professionals working in the industry who want to expand their knowledge. No previous wine qualifications are required.  

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For those looking to expand their international wine knowledge, this course provides a solid introduction and while a not a prerequisite is suitable for those who may have already studied Australian wines.  

What You’ll Learn:

  • The characteristics of all the major, and several minor, grape varieties of the world; the styles of wine they produce; and how to use label information to understand a wine’s quality and style

  • Environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine

  • How winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine

  • How environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties

  • How the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines

  • The key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine

  • Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting

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Course Cost

 $ 1,200 per student ​

Class Format: 

​This course consists of 16 guided learning lectures which are normally run over 3 full days starting at 9H00 and ending at 17H30. A 1-hour multiple-choice examination is held on a set date a few weeks after the lectures. See course dates for exact date details. 
   
In addition to these hours its recommended that participants dedicate at least 11 hours of private study. 
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All WSET exams are marked in the UK and successful participants are awarded Certificate with Lapel Pin. 
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Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 participants to provide the best learning experience. 

Course Inclusions: 

  • Course Materials 

    • Level 2 Course Text Book: Looking behind the label (76 pages) ​

    • Level 2 Course Work Book (118 pages) 

    • Level 2 WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine card

  • Tasting of 43 international and local wines

  • Exam fees and international courier fees

  • Certificate and Lapel Pin for successful candidates, including domestic postage   

  • All tuition 

Course Specifications: 

  • Comprehensive Course Specifications can be downloaded on link below 

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