*Exclusive for members of Trade
Hosted by our WSET qualified tutors, the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles. These fun and informative classes take place in Davy’s wine bar The Boot and Flogger on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm over 8 consecutive Mondays. Internationally recognised, the Level 2 Award in Wines is one of the most popular qualifications for those entering the wine and hospitality trades, but is also a great option for those who would simply like to learn more.
During the course you’ll learn how to taste with over 40 samples from around the world, gaining enviable knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. The Level 2 Award requires 16 hours of tutored learning and 11 hours of personal study and revision. A one hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam will take place at the end of the course, date to be confirmed in first class.
The Course:
Monday 16th September – 18:15 to 20:30
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.
Monday 23rd September – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo.
Monday 30th September – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 3: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint.
Monday 7th October – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.
Monday 14th October – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.
Monday 21st October – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.
Monday 28th October – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.
Monday 4th November – 18:30 to 20:30
Session 8: Sparkling wines; Fortified wines.
Exam – 60 minute, 50 multiple-choice question – date to be confirmed in first class
Included in the fee:
Over 40 tasting samples
6 ISO tasting glasses*
All study materials
End of course examination
*Please note you will need to bring these with you to each class – they cannot be stored on the premises.
Monday 16th September to Monday 4th November
18:30 to 20:30
Location: The Boot and Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA