Monday 9 September 2019

WSET Level 2 Wine Course - October 2019


This course is intended for those with little previous experience in the field of wines and aims to provide information on the most prominent information appearing on the label of a bottle of wine. Students will be introduced to the main styles of wines produced by key grape varieties and a number of wine regions. By the end of the course delegates will be able identify from the information on wine labels what most wines taste like. 

Session topics cover:

understanding influences on the style, quality and price of wines
understand basic label terminology
name and describe the character of the important grape varieties and the style of wines produced
identify key countries and regions for wine production of wine and their main wine styles
identify the main types of fortified wines 
describe wines using the Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting
give advice on storage and service of wine and food matching
understand the importance of alcohol in moderation




WSET Level 2  Session Overview


Session   1:  Introduction – course and examination, tasting 
technique, food and wine matching, health and alcohol and wine faults.

Session   2:  Factors influencing style of wine, and label
terminology.

Session   3:  Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 

Session   4: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.

Session   5: Syrah, Grenache and Riesling.

Session   6: Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Session   7: Sparkling and sweet wines.

Session   8: Fortified wines and spirits and liqueurs.

Session   9: Examination (50-question multiple-choice paper).


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