WSET ONLINE Level 2 Award in Wines - Afternoons
Monday 1 March 2021
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WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS.
This beginner to intermediate level qualification course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for both wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. Individuals on this course will gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe wines with confidence.
What the course covers:
- Wine tasting: You will learn how to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)
- Food and wine pairing: You will learn the principles of food and wine pairing
- Wine service and storage: You will learn the correct way to store and serve wine and how to recognise common faults found in wine
- Labelling: You will learn how to decode and understand wine labels
- Factors influencing the style of wine: You will explore how environmental factors, grape-growing, vineyard and maturation options influence the style and quality of the wines made all over the world
- Grape varieties: You'll learn about the styles of wines produced by the key international red and white grape varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as the styles of wines made with 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions (GI's) around the world
- Sparkling and Fortified wines: You will be taught how grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators
- Students receive a complete WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course study pack comprising the course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world 'Behind the Label'), study guide with maps and example questions and forms for your own tasting notes, laminated 'Systematic Approach To Tasting' card
- 16 hours online tuition (8 x 2 hour sessions) and recommended minimum of 12 hours additional home study
- Tutor tastes 12 wines with you on the course (for more details see below)
- You receive access to practice multiple-choice revision questions specific to this course
- You will be sent details of how to join your LIVE sessions when you book
- Registration Deadline: Thursday 2. Late registration may be possible on a case by case basis. Please contact us.
- Monday 1st and Wednesday 3rd March 2-4pm (Week One - 2 x sessions)
- Monday 8th and Wednesday 10th March 2-4pm (Week Two - 2 x sessions)
- Monday 15th and Wednesday 17th March 2-4pm (Week Three - 2 x sessions)
- Monday 22nd and Wednesday 24th March 2-4pm (Week Four - 2 x sessions)
Event details
Date
Monday 1 March
to Thursday 28 March 2024
Time
14:00
to 19:25
Type
Wine course
Cost
£345
Booking required
Yes
Venue details
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