Level 2 Award in Wines: Course Specifications & Policies

What you’ll learn:

• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
• How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Grigio/Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Riesling
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Pinot Noir
  • Syrah/Shiraz
• The style and quality of wines made from 22 regionally important grape varieties produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
  • Sparkling wines
  • Fortified wines
• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
• Principles of food and wine pairing

Course format

• 16 hours of in-person guided learning with a WSET course provider culminating in a one hour examination.
  • Note: this course will either be delivered in 2 days with the exam shortly following the course or delivered in 2 hour classes over 8 weeks then an exam to follow within a week of the last day of instruction
• 11 hours of personal study will be required in addition to the guided learning time

Fees and Materials:

• $850 (inquire directly for teaching assistant options)
• Course fee includes:
  • All course materials
  • Enrollment fee
  • Exam fee
  • In-person classroom instruction
  • Certificate
  • At least 6 wines tasted for each of the 8 units studied

Added benefits for this course:

• Currently only public course offered in Sonoma County, shortened travel for Sonoma and Mendocino residents
• Opportunity to meet guest winemakers – subject to availability
• Invitation to post-course happy hour hosted by wineries at Bacchus Landing

For more details, check out Level 2 Specifications