WSET Award in Wines Level 2

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits

This course covers the major grape varieties grown around the world. Students are taught how to taste wine professionally using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This qualification is popular with wine and spirit employees and will give students excellent all-round product knowledge. The course is also suitable for the interested consumer.

HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?

The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. It covers the winemaking process and includes tastings of over 40 local and international wines.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

How wine is made and other factors influencing the style of wine

Key white grape varieties

Key black grape varieties

Wine-producing regions of the world

Sparkling wines

Sweet wines and fortified wines

Spirits and liqueurs

Label terminology

Food and wine pairing

The WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine

To gain the qualification students need to pass a multiple-choice paper of 50 questions

COURSE DATES AND ITINERARY

Level 2 takes place over three days with an Abingdon lunch included on all three days.

Specific dates can be arranged privately for group bookings of 6 or more people.

The following dates are currently available for the Level 2 course:

2017 Dates - TBC

Entries close three weeks before the start of the course.

Three day course -

R5 800

· Price includes all course materials and study guide, exam fees, tastings of over 40 local and international wines, vineyard and cellar tour, examination on the final day.

· Lunch at Abingdon restaurant will be provided on each day.

· Drinks with lunch not included.

· Accommodation nearby can be organised at a discounted rate.

Entry Requirements:

It is recommended that Students complete the WSET Level 1 course before registering for Level 2, however it is not a prerequisite. Students and candidates who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held will NOT be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course, but this is not a barrier for successfully completing the qualification.