WSET Level 2 Award in Wine

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine, and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. Students will receive a course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world - illustrated with detailed maps & label explanations), a study guide (complete with maps, example questions, and forms for your own tasting notes) and laminated tasting card.

The course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who have a serious interest in wine, and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. This qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. This qualification provides the knowledge required for those wishing to progress on to Level 3.

COURSE SYNOPSIS

• Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Food and Wine Matching: A guide to the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
• Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines
• Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels
• Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery
• Grape Varieties: Learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international and regionally important grape varieties
• Key White grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
• Other white varieties: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Semillon, Torrontés, Trebbiano and Verdicchio
• Key Black grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
• Other red varieties: Barbera, Carmenère, Gamay, Malbec, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Pinotage, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Zinfandel
• Key wine-producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions...France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
• Number of Wines Tasted: Around 30 wines will be tasted as part of the course
• Study Materials : Students will receive a WSET Level 2 course study pack, consisting of  the course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world - illustrated with detailed maps & label explanations), a study guide (complete with maps, example questions, and forms for your own tasting notes) and laminated tasting card.
• Duration of course : 16 hours (3 full days ) plus 1 hour examination
• Recommended Private Study : 16 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. It is strongly recommended that the majority of the private study is done in preparation for the course.
• Modes of Study : Day Release - 3 days (one day per week spread over 3 to 4 weeks).
• Examination : 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered in 1 hour. A mark of 55% required to pass. Exam held at 4pm on last day of course.
• Certification : All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin.

Our Level 2 courses are held over 3 consecutive weeks, 10.30am to 5.30pm.

The Fee of £510 includes

• Course book & study guide. (These are sent to you when you book)
• Around 30 wines including Champagne & Ports to be tasted
• Three days of professional WSET tuition by WSET Certified tutor
• Examination fees / internationally-recognised certificate
• VAT (at prevailing rate), please request VAT invoice if you can claim VAT

Venue: The Wellington, Bennetts Hill, B2 5SN - Please note: The meeting room we use is up 2 flights of stairs.

10:30 -17:30 each day

Course dates:

Day 1: Tues 8th Sept 2026

Day 2: Tues 15th Sept 2026

Day 3 (Exam): Tues 22nd Sept 2026

To view the course specification, click here