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).
