WSET Award in Wines Level 2

Partnering with WSET global, we offer the world-renowned WSET Level 2, with an additional module - Wine in Yachting. This module is tailored to the unique environment of provisioning, presenting, storing and serving wine onboard.

Course Structure

This accredited WSET course is available online. All students will receive 12-month access and are invited to join the Trainer in monthly tasting classes.

Who teaches this course?

Introducing Claire, WSET educator who has trained more than 400 students.

Claire has been a Certified Educator for the WSET since 2005 and is a member of the Association of Wine Educators. In 2021 she achieved her goal of becoming a Master of Wine (MW). Claire is now an examiner for the WSET, a judge in wine competitions who writes about wine and works with a number of clients to organise events, provide marketing support, develop wine lists and offer wine-buying advice.

Useful Information

The WSET L2 Award in Wines has two elements: theory and practical (or tasting). Please note at Level 2, tasting wine is optional, as it does not form part of the examination. However, it is highly recommended as tasting the wines will help your understanding of the varieties, regions, and winemaking options. It\'s also a LOT of fun! Once inside the course, a list of recommended samples is pinned to the course noticeboard and core samples. The syllabus covers 42 wines; you can choose how many you sample. Further information on purchasing the samples is also available in the course dashboard.

- Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of the wine.

- Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of the wine.

- Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.

- Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally significant black and white grape varieties.

- Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.

- Understand the fundamental principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine and the pairing of food and wine.