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Event Description
Course Description
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. This course now also includes access to Wine With Jimmy online learning support.
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.
We recommend that you read the course synopsis before you book the course. You can read it here
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
Course Delivery & Study Materials
- Around 30 wines will be tasted as part of the course
- 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.
- When you book your course, you’ll receive access to a structured online learning package from Wine With Jimmy, at no additional cost, designed to support your studies and help you prepare with confidence. Your access code will be sent to you on your course start date. Simply redeem it on the Wine With Jimmy website to get started.
- 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.
- 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 digital certificate.
- This Level 2 course will be held on 3 Saturdays, from 9.30am, finishing at approximately 4.30pm.
Course dates:
19th & 26th September, 3rd October 2026
The Course Fee includes:
Course book & study guide. (Posted to you before the course starts)
Around 30 wines including Champagne & Port to be tasted
Three days of professional WSET tuition by WSET Certified tutor
1 year's access to Wines With Jimmy
Examination fees / internationally-recognised digital certificate
When you book your course, you'll receive access to a structured online learning package from Wine With Jimmy, at no additional cost, designed to support your studies and help you prepare with confidence.
Your access code will be sent to you on the day your course starts. Simply redeem it on the Wine With Jimmy website to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wine with Jimmy FAQs
Is the Wine With Jimmy support package included in the course price?
Yes; access is included with your WSET Level 2 or 3 wine course at no additional cost.
How do I access the WWJ earning support?
Book your WSET Level 2 or Level 3 wine course and you'll be sent your activation code on the 1st day of your course. Simply redeem your code on the Wine With Jimmy website to activate your learning support package.
How long will I have access to the Wine With Jimmy support platform for?
Your access lasts for 12 months from the date you redeem/activate your code. Please bear in mind if you activate your code and then delay your classroom course for any reason or your exam is delayed, your access is still only valid for one year from the day you redeem/activate your code.
What does the Wine With Jimmy package include?
The platform provides complementary support to your classroom learning and is designed to help you build knowledge, reinforce key concepts, and support your revision and exam preparation using multi-media learning tools and revision strategies. Alongside our expert-led, in-person teaching, it gives you flexible, on-demand support to guide your learning every step of the way. It is a more complete way to study, combining the best of classroom experience with additional support when you need it.
Do I still need to attend the classroom course?
Yes; the online learning support is designed to complement your in-person teaching, not replace it. Your classroom sessions remain the core of the course, with the online materials providing additional support alongside your studies.
What should I do if I experience difficulties accessing the Wine With Jimmy platform?
If your issue is with the acess code not being recognised, please contact the Local Wine School where you made your booking.
Once you have activated your account if you experience any technical issues or difficulties accessing materials please contact the Wine With Jimmy team at info@winewithjimmy.com
What should I do if I experience technical issues or issues on the WWJ platform after I have activated my code?
Please contact the Wine With Jimmy team via info@winewithjimmy.com
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