WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
$875.00
Description
WSET 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 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:
- $875 (inquire directly about 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 on specifications, click here.
Additional information
Class Dates: | Wednesdays, September 6 (9 weeks), Wednesday, November 29 & December 6, 9am-5pm (2-day intensive) |
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