Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits offers basic information on interpreting the labels of the major alcoholic beverages of the world, basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as knowing the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.
The exam consist of a one-hour multiple choice test. Level 2 Wines and Spirits is recommended for students progressing to the Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits.
Learning Outcomes
- Factors influencing style, quality and price
- Characteristics of principal grape varieties
- Key wine producing countries of the world
- Sparkling wines
- Sweet and fortified wines
- Spirits and liqueurs
- Information and advice to customers & staff
- WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
Home Study
Individual Study
- Study Guide
- Text Book
- Exam Fee
- Tasting Card
- Color of Wines Guide
- Instructor-led
- Interactive Discussions
- Group Tasting Activities
Online
Digital Classroom
- Study Guide
- Text Book
- Exam Fee
- Tasting Card
- Color of Wines Guide
- Instructor-led
- Interactive Discussions
- Group Tasting Activities
- Flexible Classroom Schedule
Classroom
In Person
- Study Guide
- Text Book
- Exam Fee
- Tasting Card
- Color of Wines Guide
- Instructor-led
- Interactive Discussions
- Group Tasting Activities
Schedules for Online and Classroom Courses
Online Schedule 2011 - 2012 for Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits
Students register through The Wine Center and sit the exam at one of our satellite locations, but take classes in a digital, global classroom. An instructor from the WSET® leads the course, which includes five weekly, interactive classes. Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits.
- August 6, 2011 – September 9, 2011 (closed)
- September 3, 2011 – October 7, 2011 (closed)
- October 1, 2011 – November 4, 2011 (closed)
- November 5, 2011 – December 9, 2011 (closed)
- December 3, 2011 – January 13, 2012 (closed)
- January 14, 2012 – February 17, 2012 (closed)
- February 4, 2012 – March 9, 2012 (closed)
- March 3, 2012 – April 6, 2012 (closed)
- April 7, 2012 – May 11, 2012 (closed)
- May 5, 2012 – June 8, 2012
Classroom Schedule 2011 - 2012 Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits
Fall 2011 (closed)
Little Rock, Arkansas
- Class: 9:00 am Wednesdays | Start date: August 24, 2011
- Location: Arkansas Culinary School | Pulaski Technical College | 13000 Interstate 30 | Little Rock, Arkansas
Spring 2012 (closed)
Little Rock, Arkansas
- Class: 9:00 am Wednesdays | Start date: January 11, 2012
- Location: Arkansas Culinary School | Pulaski Tech College | 13000 Interstate 30 | Little Rock, Arkansas
