15th September 2025: WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES – TRADE TRAINING

*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 at one of Davy’s venues in London Bridge, our historic 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.

Explore the WSET specification here.

The Course:

Monday 15th September – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 1: Induction; Tasting Technique; Wine and Food Pairing.

Monday 22nd September – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 2: Factors influencing the production of red wines; Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo.

Monday 29th September – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 3: Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines; Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint.

Monday 6th October – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 4: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris; Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño.

Monday 13th October – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 5: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz.

Monday 20th October – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 6: Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage.

Monday 27th October  – 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Session 7: Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano; Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano.

Monday 3rd November – 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.

Monday 15th September to Monday 3rd November 2025
18:30 to 20:30
Location: Boot & Flogger, 10-20 Redcross Way, London SE1 1TA

REGISTER HERE