To adhere to WSET guidelines, the WSET course will be offered through the official WSET learning platform.
WSET & TYSA
Tasting Technique
Food & Wine Pairing
Factors Influencing the Production of Red Wine
Factors Influencing the Production of White, Sweet & Rosé Wine
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah/Shiraz
Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec & Pinotage
Italian Grapes
Sparkling & Fortified Wines
Final Exam
Wine in Yachting
Wine in Yachting Exam
WSET educator who has trained more than 400 students.
The WSET L2 Award in Wines has two elements: theory and practical (or tasting). Please note at Level 2, tasting wine is optional, as it does not form part of the examination. However, it is highly recommended as tasting the wines will help your understanding of the varieties, regions, and winemaking options. It's also a LOT of fun! Once inside the course, a list of recommended samples is pinned to the course noticeboard and core samples. The syllabus covers 42 wines; you can choose how many you sample. Further information on purchasing the samples is also available in the course dashboard.
Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of the wine.
Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of the wine.
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties.
Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine and the pairing of food and wine.
The examination consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQs); you will be given 1 hour to complete the paper. To achieve a pass, you will need a grade of 55-69%, a merit of 70-84% and a distinction >85%. The WSET instructor will be in touch with you to arrange a time to take your examination.
This course is completely online and is taught through the WSET platform.
Yes! You will an e-book copy of the WSET Level 2 textbook (if you would like a hard copy, this is available at an additional cost - please speak to the trainer directly to organise it).
A workbook is also available to all students; this is a resource that provides activities, sample questions and maps that can be annotated and space for your tasting notes.
Completion of this course will result in two certificates. The first certificate is the WSET accredited Level 2 in Wines, and the second is the TYSA Wine in Yachting certification.
Once you have paid for the course, your information will be sent to the WSET organisation and our trainer will be in touch with you directly to arrange an onboard meeting to show you how to use the WSET platform. For this reason, this ISN'T an instant access course.
No. Wine tastings start at WSET Level 3.
To discuss tastings, please reach out to your trainer in your onboarding call, or alternatively, you can reach out to her at any point during the course.
