WSET Level 2 - Extended Format

Course Dates: 8 Monday Evenings Plus the exam on the 9th Monday Evening

This is a brand new format, 2-hour sessions (7-9pm) on a Monday evening at Glou Glou Wine Bar in Shrewsbury, delivered over the following schedule (between 4-6 wines will be tasted every week).

- Monday 11th January: Course Introduction, Wine Tasting Technique, Wine and Food Pairing
- Monday 18th January: Factors influencing the production of red wines. Pinot Noir & Zinfandel
- Monday 25th January: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint
- Monday 8th February: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño
- Monday 15th February: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz
- Monday 22nd February: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage
- Monday 8th March: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
- Monday 15th March: Sparkling wines, Fortified wines
- Monday 22nd March: Exam (1 Hour, 50 multiple choice questions)

The WSET Level 2 Wine award course is suitable for anybody who has a serious interest in wine and wishes to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from Ofqual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. Through a combination of tasting and theory you will explore the factors that impact the style and quality of wine and learn how to describe wines with confidence.

What the course covers:

- Wine Tasting: Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Food and Wine Matching: You will learn about the key considerations when matching food and wine successfully
- Wine Service and Storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and recognise common faults found in wines
- Labelling: Learn how to decode and understand labels
- Factors influencing the Style of Wine: Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery
- Grape Varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with a further 22 regionally important grape varieties
- Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories
- Key Wine-Producing regions of the World: Learn about the main styles of wines from the key wine-producing regions. France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa

Certification: All students who pass will be issued with a digital certificate and a lapel pin.

N.B. In addition to classroom teaching, students are expected to complete around 12 hours of private study in their own time.

No prior wine knowledge is required however the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course. It is not essential to complete Level 1 to join the Level 2 course but if you are a complete beginner you may wish to consider this option.

We recommend you read the course specification document HERE for full details of the content, structure and assessment criteria. Any questions please get in touch.

The Fee of £595 includes:

- All WSET course materials including; Looking Behind the Label course manual, Study Guide, Specification book, and SAT ® Tasting Card
- New! Now includes access to Wine With Jimmy online learning support​ Over 40 delicious wines to taste including Champagne & Port
- The use of professional ISO tasting glasses
- 8 evenings of professional WSET tuition by a WSET Certified tutor
- Teaching of the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) ® which will enable you to analyse wines objectively and consistently
- Registration with WSET and all examination fees
- Internationally-recognised certificate and pin badge upon successful completion
- Practice multiple choice questions provided FREE OF CHARGE
- Comprehensive student support outside of class time should you have any questions before, during and after the course
- When you book your course, you’ll receive access to a structured online learning package from Wine With Jimmy , at no additional cost, designed to support your studies and help you prepare with confidence.​​

Your access code will be sent to you on your course start date. ​Simply redeem it on the Wine With Jimmy website to get started.