WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Hosted by our WSET qualified tutors, theWSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles.

These fun and informative classes take place in the comfortable surroundings of Davy’s Wine Vaults on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm over 8 consecutive Tuesdays. Internationally recognised, the Level 2 Award in Wines is one of the most popular qualifications for those entering the wine and hospitality trades, but is also a great option for those who would simply like to learn more.

During the course you’ll learn how to taste with over 40 samples from around the world, gaining 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. The Level 2 Award requires 16 hours of tutored learning and 11 hours of personal study and revision. A one-hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam will take place at the end of the course – date to be confirmed in first class but likely to be on the last day of the course.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Hosted by our WSET qualified tutors, 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.

14/01/2025
6.30pm to 8.30pm

The course fee is £525 which includes:

Over 40 tasting samples
6 ISO tasting glasses
All study materials
End of course examination

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The Course:

The course runs from Tuesday 14th January to Tuesday 4th March. The weekly topics are:

Tuesday 14th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.

Tuesday 21st January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo.

Tuesday 28th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 3: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint.

Tuesday 4th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.

Tuesday 11th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.

Tuesday 18th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.

Tuesday 25th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.

Tuesday 4th March – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 8: Sparkling wines; Fortified wines.

Exam – 60 minute, 50 multiple-choice question – date to be confirmed in first class