WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, September 2020

This three-day course is a fun and informative way in which to complete the WSET Level 2 wine qualification. Starting at 9am with tea and coffee, each session will include a delicious picnic lunch before resuming teaching for the afternoon. The course will finish each day at 5pm. Please note there will be additional revision exercises that you will be required to complete at home after each course day.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is devised by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is the internationally recognised course that is followed by those entering the wine and hospitality trades. It can be comfortably achieved by those with little or no previous wine knowledge. A selection of wines will be tasted at each session, offering a broad introduction. The course also teaches tasting techniques from which to build tasting experience.

We cover the syllabus over three days and the examination is sat on the following Monday by way of a 50-question multiple choice paper to be completed within one hour. We are also offering an additional exam sitting, with those with travel commitments in mind, which will take place on the Friday 25th September at the end of the teaching day.

The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berry Bros. & Rudd equipment and tasting samples. Course materials are sent to you in advance after registration and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.

Session 1, 2 and 3: Wednesday 23rd September 2020

Course induction
Tasting technique
Pairing wine and food
Factors influencing the production of red wines
Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint

Session 4, 5 and 6: Thursday 24th September 2020

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz
Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage

Session 7, 8 and revision: Friday 25th September 2020

Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
Sparkling wines
Fortified wines
Revision
Examination (1st option) 5.00pm to 6.00pm

Monday 28th September 2020 Examination (2nd option): 9.30am to 10.30am
50-question multiple-choice paper, followed by a glass of Champagne

Dress code: smart casual NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event.