WEST Level 2 Award in Wines

This aims for beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

This qualification is intended for beginners 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. To gain 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, exploring the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

Content

• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
• The style and quality of wines made from 22 regionally important grape varieties and produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of “Sparkling wines” and “Fortified wines”
• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality

Total 19 hours including 60 minutes examination in 7 lessons

Programme & class information are as follows:

• [Click HERE] Mar 2025 Cohort (Date: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Mar & 7 & 14 Apr)