This is a stand-alone programme which is suitable for individuals who are involved in the hospitality, tourism or retail industry.

This course is an ideal starting point for wine enthusiasts wanting to get to grips with the basics, or those embarking on a career in wine or hospitality. In a short space of time, you’ll find yourself feeling much more confident tasting wine, navigating a wine list, buying bottles and pairing wine with food.

The course will cover:

• The main types and styles of wine
• Common wine grapes and their characteristics
• How to make food and wine pairings
• Tutored tasting of nine wines (except online courses)
• How to store and serve wine
• How to describe wine using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

By the end of the course you’ll be able to taste wine using a globally recognised approach, identify key styles of wine and characteristics of important grape varieties. You’ll also learn the key principles of food and wine pairing and how to apply these to your own food and wine choices.

A four-week online course that works around your schedule. You’ll learn through WSET’s Online Classroom, which allows you to study alongside other wine lovers under the guidance of a dedicated educator.

During our School closure due to COVID-19, we are providing you with extra enhancements to your online learning experience. In addition to the standard course content and tutoring, we are now offering you:

• Exclusive webinars hosted by WSET School London’s expert educators, including a live interactive food and wine pairing
• More question and answer opportunities with our educators
• Recordings of the webinars for you to view at your convenience

A minimum of three hours study per week is recommended to successfully complete the course and regular participation is essential. Tasting is also an important part of this course, and you will need to taste a minimum of six wines (not provided as part of the cost, but you will be given guidance on the styles to taste).

This course now comes with the ability to sit your examination online, so you don't need to wait or travel to complete your qualification. More details on how online examinations work will be shared with you once you enrol.

Technology requirements: To use the Online Classroom, we recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection. To sit your examination online you will also need one additional smart device such as a smartphone or tablet.

This is a stand-alone programme which is suitable for individuals who are involved in the hospitality, tourism or retail industry.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain enviable knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce.

This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including:

• 16 hours of guided learning (in the classroom or online)
• 11 hours of personal study and revision
• A one-hour examination

The course covers:

• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio/Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah/Shiraz
• The style and quality of wines:
  • made from 22 regionally important grape varieties (e.g. Nebbiolo, Malbec and Viognier)
  • produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
  • Sparkling wines
  • Fortified wines
• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
• Principles of food and wine pairing

On successful completion you will be a more confident wine taster, able to describe and compare the styles of wines produced from internationally and regionally important grape varieties. You'll know how to interpret wine labels from the main wine producing regions of the world, and how to store, serve, taste and pair wines to get the best out of every glass.