Overview:
This is a beginner to the intermediate level course for candidates who are wine enthusiasts and wine industry professionals. This qualification is intended for those wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines.
The course provides 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. Through a combination of tasting and theory, factors that impact style and quality are explored, and students learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
The following topics will be covered and advanced from the level 1 course:
- how to taste and describe wine;
- style and quality of wine influences;
- style and quality of wine with regards to grape variety and geography;
- labelling of wine;
- principles of storing wine;
- principles of serving wine; and,
- food and wine pairing principles.
Prerequisites:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However, you must be of legal drinking age in the country where you attend the course to participate in any alcohol tasting.
Duration:
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 28 hours of study time, broken up as follows:
- 16 hours of delivery time with a WSET course provider (classroom or online);
- 11 hours of personal study and revision; and,
- a 1-hour examination.