WSET Online Level 2 Award in Wines

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

The Level 2 course is for those already in their job and wanting to progress in their wine career, or for the wine enthusiast already with some knowledge of wine, and wanting to learn more in a structured approach

What you'll learn in the Level 2 Wines course

How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
The style and quality of wines:

made from 22 regionally important grape varieties

produced in over 70 geographical indications around the world

How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:

Sparkling wines

Fortified wines

Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
Principles of food and wine pairing

On successful completion you will be a more confident wine taster, able to describe and compare the styles of wines produced from internationally and regionally important grape varieties. You'll know how to interpret wine labels from the main wine producing regions of the world, and how to store, serve, taste and pair wines to get the best out of every glass.

Example
WSET Level 2
Lapel Pin & Certificate

What's included

- WSET Level 2 Study Pack:

Physical Course textbook, Workbook &

Systematic Approach to Tasting Wines (SAT) card

OR

eBook version of the WSET Level 2 Study Pack - available on the Kitaboo platform, usable on multiple devices, viewing license valid for up to 12 months (no printing available at present)

- Tasting Tutorial with two wines, where you will collect your study pack and calibrate your wine palate

- 5-Week Online WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course including both local and remote educator support

- WSET Level 2 Exam Fees

- Mock Exam Questions

- Reserved place at the Perth WSET Level 2 Award in Wines exam

- WSET Level 2 Certificate, Lapel pin & use of WSET logo (after passing the exam)

- Graduation Ceremony in a Perth venue, where you are presented with your WSET Level 2 Certificate & Lapel Pin

- A Vinum Vitae Certificate that you can post online (on request)

- Comprehensive, Organised and Efficient Service from the Vinum Vitae WSET Approved Programme Provider

Entry requirements

There is no pre-requisite wine knowledge required for this qualification

However, you must be over 18 years of age at the time of booking

Course delivery

The Level 2 Award in Wines has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, including 16 hours of online delivery time with a WSET course provider

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions within an hour

The basic pass mark is 55%

Online Level 2 Award in Wines Course Information

For more information please download the documents below

How it works

WSET Level 2 Wines SAT

Important Information

WSET Level 2 Wines Specification

Vinum Vitae APP Policies

Vinum Vitae APP - Terms and Conditions for Online WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

Recommended Progression Routes:

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is required for entry to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Courses and Dates