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Hosted by our WSET qualified tutors, our 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 the comfortable surroundings of the iconic Boot & Flogger wine bar on Mondays from 10am to 4pm over four consecutive weeks. 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. The final day will involve a one-hour, 50 multiple-choice question exam, leading to a later finish.

Explore the WSET specification here.

The Course:

Monday 14^th September 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo

Monday 21^st September 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Session 3: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint.
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.

Monday 28^th September 2026 – 10am to 4pm
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.

Monday 5^th October 2026 – 10am to 6pm
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.
Session 8: Sparkling wines; Fortified wines.
Exam – 60 minutes, 50 multiple-choice questions

Included in the course:
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 Harry Christie at wset@davy.co.uk

Monday 14^th September to Monday 5^th October 2026
10:00 to 16:00 except for 5^th October (10:00 to 18:00 to allow for the exam)
Location: Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London, SE1 1TA