WSET® Level 2 - Distant Learning Wine Course

The WSET® Level 2 - Wine course provides a comprehensive overview and solid product knowledge of the world's principal wines and the pairing of wine and food. For each thematic area, the principles of tasting and evaluation according to the "WSET® Systematic Approach to Tasting" (SAT) are demonstrated and practiced using numerous wine samples, including label analysis. In a comprehensible and illustrative manner, advanced expertise for appropriate wine selection, including food pairings, and proper wine service is conveyed and acquired. Additionally, the utilization of fundamental technical vocabulary for competent customer and staff consultation is introduced and exercised.

This qualification is popular for wine employees and will give students excellent and comprehensive product knowledge. The course is also suitable for interested consumers.

 

• Student activities: weekly tasks, group tasting area, multiple choice feedback tests and videos supported by the 
• Educator: guides the student through the weekly tasks for 5 weeks 
• Student access: once the booking is confirmed, students have access for 1 year, which includes the scheduled 5 weeks of guided study 

After the scheduled course end date, the material becomes read only and the students cannot post in the activities anymore. 

The course is based around a 5-week structured online program, with a recommendation of 6 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the ebook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.st

The course follows a weekly structure, but it allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course, as there are no live chats or webinars. 

"Das Weininstitut München" does provide the relevant and current WSET® study materials for this course which will be sent to you post payment.

The course prepares for the qualification and is guided by a WSET® educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. 
Each week includes a series of independent and/or group activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognize the styles produced by the main grape varieties of key wine regions. 

Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the online classroom for a review by the educator.


 

Week 1: Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT). Discover the key considerations when pairing food and wine successfully. Learn the processes and principles of wine storage and service. 

Week 2: Factors influencing Style, Quality & Price 
Study the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wine in the vineyard and winery. Discover how to decode and understand labels. 

Week 3: White Grape Varieties 
Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main white grape varieties and the regions producing them. 

Week 4: Black Grape Varieties 
Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced from the main black grape varieties and the regions producing them. 

Week 5: Sparkling, Sweet, Fortified Wines
Learn about the various methods of making Sparkling, Sweet and Fortified Wine, the resulting wine styles and the regions producing them.

 

•   Specification WSET Level 2 award in Wines
•   SAT WSET Level 2 award in Wines