WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

$895.00

A beginner to intermediate level qualification exploring wines for those working in the industry or wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking a core understanding of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET digital certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

Note to candidates: we will no longer be offering the Online Self-Study version of this course, as we do not feel candidates are properly prepared without live tutored tasting instruction using precise wine samples.

PRE-REGISTRATION is open. Please email info@vawsa.com to be added to the notification list for the Jan or Apr 2025 session.

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Prerequisites

  • There is no prerequisite for WSET Level 2 Wines

  • Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to participate.

Course Structure

  • 5 week course, with weekly live instruction classes and tutored tasting via webinar on Tuesdays from 6 - 9pm.

  • Online exam one week after the course ends.

What you’ll learn:

  • How wine is made

  • What factors influence wine style

  • The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics

  • The important wine-producing regions of the world in which these grapes are grown

  • The production of sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines

  • Label terminology

  • Food and wine pairing principles

  • How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Exam Details

  • Online Remotely Invigilated (RI) exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions. Exam dates are listed next to each course option.

  • Candidates must meet the requirements outlined in WSET’s RI Exam Essential Guidance.

  • Candidates who are unable to meet the RI Exam requirements must inform us BEFORE registration, and arrange to take a paper exam in-person at our office in Richmond.

  • Candidates who fail a qualification will be allowed to resit the exam until successful. The fee for each resit attempt is $100 for Level 1 qualifications, and $130 for Level 2 qualifications.

  • Students with disabilities or documented special educational needs may apply for reasonable adjustments for either RI or paper exams. Applications must be conferred to WSET at least 4 weeks before the exam date. To apply for reasonable adjustment, contact tracy@vawsa.com to confidentially discuss options before registering for a course.

What’s included

  • WSET Textbook, Study Guide, and Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

  • 18 wine samples (50mL) provided and shipped to candidates by E-Tasting.

  • Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET digital certificate and lapel pin.

For further information on this course please see the official WSET specification, or contact info@vawsa.com

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