Product description
WSET Level 2 – Award in Wines
Tuesday 17th January to Tuesday 7th March 2023, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Location: Davy’s Greenwich Wine Shop, 171 Greenwich High Road, SE10 8JA
Upon completion of checkout, please click here to read T&Cs and fill in course pre-registration details.
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 the comfortable surroundings of our Greenwich shop 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.
The Course:
Tuesday 17th January – 6.15pm to 8.30pm
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.
Tuesday 24th January – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo.
Tuesday 31st 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 7th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.
Tuesday 14th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.
Tuesday 21st February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.
Tuesday 28th February – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.
Tuesday 7th March – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
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.
Upon completion of checkout, please click here to read T&Cs and fill in course pre-registration details.
If you have any questions prior to purchase or registration, please contact Katya Sapozhnikova on 020 7716 3362 or at WSET@davy.co.uk