WSET Level 2 in Wines & Exam (Remote Invigilation) - Online - January 2027 - Tuesday Evenings

This beginner-to-intermediate level course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine. This course takes place online (via Zoom) over 8 Tuesday evenings and includes access to Wine With Jimmy online learning support.

What the course covers

You will gain knowledge of the world’s principal, and regionally important, grape varieties, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style, and quality, and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

• Wine tasting: How to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
• Food and wine: The principles of food and wine pairing
• Service and storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and how to recognise common faults found in wine
• Labelling: How to decode and understand wine labels
• Factors influencing the style of wine: How environmental factors, grape-growing, vineyard and maturation options influence the style and quality of the wines in different parts of the world
• Grape varieties: Learn about wine styles produced by key international red and white varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as those made from 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions
• Sparkling and Fortified wines: How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories

No prior wine knowledge is required. However the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, which may be more suitable for those completely new to the world of wine. We recommend you read the course specification document before you sign up for the course. You can read the full course specification by clicking here.

Course format

The 8 x 2-hour online sessions run on Tuesday evenings.

Course delivery

• The Level 2 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators
• The virtual sessions will be recorded so that you can rewatch them or catch up if you need to miss a session. A link to the recordings will be shared after the first session
• Candidates will receive a complete WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course study pack, comprising the course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world 'Behind the Label'), a study guide (complete with maps, example questions and forms for your own tasting notes), course specification and laminated 'Systematic Approach To Tasting' card
• The course includes 16 hours online tuition (8 x 2 hour sessions) and we recommend a minimum of 12 hours additional study
• Your tutor will taste 12 wines with you on the course (for details of how to order the wines for your course see below)
• You will receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course

You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book.

Please note a reliable broadband connection is essential for the completion of this online course as are basic computer skills.

Examination

To obtain the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Qualification, you will need to successfully pass the exam. The exam is a 50 multiple-choice question paper to be completed in one hour. You must answer at least 55% correctly to pass the exam.

The exam is taken, from home, using Remote Invigilation Technology, on a date and at a time that suits you. Further details will be provided at the time of booking the exam and you can view WSET's Remote Invigilation guidance here. Please note that we will need 10 working days notice to schedule the exam for you. 

Course Schedule and Important Dates
Registration Deadline: Tuesday 5 January 2027
The 8 x 2-hour online classroom sessions run from 6:30pm - 8:30pm as follows:

• Tuesday 12 January
• Tuesday 19 January
• Tuesday 26 January
• Tuesday 2 February
• Tuesday 9 February
• Tuesday 16 February
• Tuesday 23 February
• Tuesday 2 March

The course fee of £410 includes

• All WSET course materials posted to you at no extra charge including ‘Looking Behind the Label’ course manual, Study Guide, specification and SAT Tasting Card
• Eight LIVE virtual, interactive sessions taught by a Local Wine School WSET Certified Tutor
• Exclusive access to practice multiple choice questions
• Access to Wine with Jimmy online learning support
• Internationally recognised WSET qualification certificate for those who pass the exam
• All WSET registration and exam fees 

Course Wines

It is recommended that twelve wines are tasted as part of this course, although this is optional and not essential to complete the course. Please note that the cost of wines is not included in the course fee above.

We have put together a recommended selection of wines, specifically designed to accompany the course and illustrate key learning outcomes. The wines have been negotiated at a specially discounted price, only available to our online students. 

The cost of the wines is £162.95 including delivery. Details of how to order your case of wines will be provided when you book your place. (Please note that it will only be possible to deliver the wines within the UK.)

Course Details: Around two weeks before the course starts, we’ll send you an email with all the details—how to order your wines, your Zoom link, and what to expect from the sessions. Keep an eye out for a message from info@hertfordshirewineschool.com—sometimes these emails end up in spam or junk folders, so it’s worth checking there too.

Special Educational Needs: Please make the school aware if you have a condition which may mean that you will qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia.

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All candidates must be 18 or over to participate in this course.

When booking, please ensure the 'quantity' in your basket matches the number of people attending (including if booking with a gift voucher).