Target Audience​

This qualification is perfect for anyone who needs a solid knowledge of wine to be successful in their career. It is particularly useful in customer service and sales in the hospitality, retail, wholesale and wine tourism sectors. The course is also good for those privately interested in wine who want to expand their knowledge in a sound way.

 

What you will learn​

• How environmental factors, viticulture, winemaking and ageing influence the style and quality of a wine

• The world's most important grape varieties and their characteristics

• The 70 most important wine-growing regions in the world

• Label terms - terminology used to indicate origin, style and quality

• The production of sparkling, sweet and fortified wines

• The basics of pairing wine with food

• Storage and service of wine

• Tasting and quality assessment using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Tasting of Wine®.

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Performance Assessment​

The course concludes with an examination. This consists of 50 multiple-choice questions to be answered without aids in one hour. An overall mark of 55% is required to pass successfully.

 

Entry requirements​

There are no restrictions. However, participants with no previous experience are recommended to complete the WSET® Level 1 qualification first. Participants should be over 18 years of age (minors aged 16 and over require written consent from their legal guardian). Participants who do not drink alcohol for health, religious or other reasons can also attend and successfully complete this course.

 

Recommended preparation

The course is fun but challenging. Participants should therefore read the textbook and course book, which we will send in advance, before starting the course. Self-study of 11 hours is recommended.

 

Course specification

For more information and full details on course requirements, download the specification here:

Specification (EN)

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Course INCLUDES​

• The WSET® Level 2 Study Pack (Book + Workbook + SAT Card)

• Access to the online quizzes

• The tasting of approximately 40 wines, including premium wines

• Water and coffee breaks

• The WSET® Level 2 Examination 

• The WSET® Certificate* on successful completion

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*An optional WSET® Level 2 badge is available; shipping fees apply.

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N.B.: For bookings by bank transfer please contact us directly at office@grapeskills.com