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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 at Davy’s Wine Vaults on Tuesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm over 8 consecutive Tuesdays. 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.

Explore the WSET specification here.

The Course:

Tuesday 13th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.

Tuesday 20th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo.

Tuesday 27th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 3: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint.

Tuesday 3rd February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.

Tuesday 10th February  – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.

Tuesday 17th February  – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.

Tuesday 24th February   – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.

Tuesday 3rd March – 5:00pm to 8.30pm
Session 8: Sparkling wines; Fortified wines.

Exam – 60 minutes, 50 multiple-choice questions – date to be confirmed in first class, but likely to be on the last day of the course.

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.

If you have any questions or more info about next course date, please contact our Wine Training Team.

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification here.

To register for this course, please email katyas@davy.co.uk

Tuesday 13th January to Tuesday 3rd March 2026
18:30 to 20:30
Location: Davy’s Wine Vaults, 161 Greenwich High Rd, London SE10 8JA