This course gives students an excellent all-around product knowledge. This course is a suitable starting point for trade members with industry experience.
Who should attend:
This course provides an all-round product knowledge and education. This course is structured for industry trade members in the areas of retail, hospitality, sales, production, and distribution / wholesale. Serious wine consumers with an interest in a deeper industry knowledge or pursuing a career in the field may also field this helpful. This course focuses on key grape varieties and regions of the world.
Course Outline:
- Wine production and factors influencing it
- Key grape varieties
- Wine production regions of the world
- Sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
- Label terminology
- Food and Wine pairing
- WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
Course Details
Standard in person classes are taught over 6 weekly sessions culminating in the exam. You will taste 20 odd wines during each of the 3 hour classes. Our pass rate for this course is over 97%. Occasionally we will teach this course in a two day intensive format.
Exam Overview: Multiple choice question exam on the last class date with 55% or better to achieve a pass
WSET Level 1 is not a prerequisite for taking WSET Level 2.
All materials are provided.