WSET Level 2 in Wines

WSET Level 2 award in Wines

This course covers the major grape varieties grown around the world and their respective regions. Students are taught how to taste wine professionally using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This qualification is popular with wine employees, waiters, junior sommeliers and stewards on the yachts & cruise liners and will give students excellent all-round product knowledge. The course is also suitable for the interested consumer.

WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is not a pre-requisite for this course. Candidates with basic knowledge of wine are welcome to skip straight to Level 2.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE
– How wine is made and other factors influencing the style of wine
– Key white grape varieties
– Key black grape varieties
– Wine-producing regions of the world
– Sparkling wines
– Sweet wines and fortified wines
– Label terminology
– Food and wine pairing
– 1 hour multiple-choice examination

Level 2 Award in Wines Specification

Entry Requirements
Students are not required to have the Level 1 in order to start the course.

Candidates who are under the legal minimum age for the retail purchase of alcoholic beverages in the country where the examination is being held will NOT be allowed to sample any alcoholic beverages as part of their course, but this is not a barrier for successfully completing the qualification.

ITINERARY
The Level 2 takes place over two days with an Abingdon lunch included on both days, or an online-only option is also available.

Classroom option : R8 800
Online tutored option: R8 000

Two day course at Abingdon Estate

Days are run from 08:30 – 16:00

Price includes:

Course Materials
WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine card
Level 2 Work Book
Level 2 Course Book
Tastings of over 40 local and international wines
Vineyard and cellar tour
Lunch at Abingdon restaurant will be provided for 2 day course*
Examination fees
Qualification, certificate and lapel pin (upon successful completion)

*Drinks with lunch not included

EXAM

Exams can be written in person or online.
To gain the qualification students need to pass a multiple-choice paper of 50 questions. The examination lasts 1 hour and candidates need to achieve a minimum of 55% to pass.

COURSE DATES
Please see our online options available

Entries close two weeks before the start of the course.

Course Date	Exam Date (suggested dates/flexible)	Registration closes
2nd & 9th March 2025 (Durban North)	16th March 2025	16th February 2025
23rd & 24th June 2025 (Abingdon Estate)	30th June 2025	9th June 2025

Specific dates can be arranged privately for group bookings of 6 or more.