expect:
A study pack will be provided a few weeks prior to the course to allow time for preparation.
A three-day course culminating in a one-hour closed-book exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions (no blind tasting).
Over 35 wines tasted throughout the course.
Learn how to taste wine systematically, understand the fundamentals of grape growing and winemaking, and explore key wine regions around the world.
Lunch prepared by our professional chefs is included each day.
A minimum of 12 hours of self-study in addition to the course time is recommended to successfully pass the exam.
What you’ll learn:
How to taste and describe wines using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).
How environmental factors, grape growing, winemaking, and maturation choices influence wine style and quality.
Detailed study of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
Principles of wine storage and service.
Foundations of food and wine pairing.
The price of the course includes:
Wines tasted on the course
Study material provided on the day- food & wine matching activities
Level 4 qualified Tutor with over 30 years of experience in the trade
Light lunch
Examination fees
Internationally-recognised WSET qualification certificate and pin for those who pass
Assessment:
The qualification is assessed by a one-hour closed-book exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.
Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and may use the associated WSET certified logo.
The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. Taught by Richard Bouglet from L’Art du Vin, this three-day course is fully accredited by Ofqual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.
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. You’ll 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, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
You must be of legal drinking age to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification.
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