You’ll improve your core understanding of wine as this qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology, particularly of European wines. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is assessed by a closed-book examination that consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, to be completed in 60 minutes. This is an accredited course and all candidates who successfully complete the examination are awarded the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine certificate and lapel pin. 

What you'll learn

• 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 (GIs) 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

Course delivery

Minimum of 28 hours of study time, including 17 guided learning hours of classroom delivery (including exam) over four consecutive Monday nights from 4pm.

Course and exam dates

Monday 10 May 4pm to Monday 31 May 4pm (exam 31 May)

Course enrolment for WSET Level 2 Award in Wines closes one week prior to course commencement date. Please get in touch if you would like to enrol in a course with less than one week’s notice.

Please note: no refunds will be issued within 10 working days prior to the start of the course. Before that period a 75% refund is allowed if a student cancels their enrolment. A 100% refund will apply if The Geelong Wine School cancels. Please note there is a re-sit exam fee of $150 if a student does not attend the exam for any reason.

Geelong Wine School WSET Approved Programme Provider Policies are available on our website at www.GeelongWineSchool.com.au

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