WSET level 2 Award in Wines over 9 consecutive Monday evenings Sep-Nov
28sep6:30 pm8:30 pmWSET level 2 Award in Wines over 9 consecutive Monday evenings Sep-Nov
Details
We are delighted to co-operate with The Cambridge Wine Academy who are an Approved Programme Provider for the WSET offering globally recognised wine qualifications from beginners to advance level.
Lead Educator Steve Hovington DipWSET has over 15 years experience teaching WSET Levels 1,2 & 3.
Steve’s approach is personable, engaging and supportive and focused on helping you achieve your wine eduction goals whether as a wine enthusiast or hoping to gain a more structured knowledge about wine or a drinks and hospitality industry professional looking to further their career.
About the course:
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is a Beginner to Intermediate course providing a detailed look at the best-known wines of the world, focusing on grape varieties and wine regions. During the course, you will taste 42 different wines and develop your wine tasting skills using the WSET systematic approach to wine tasting. A basic knowledge of wine is recommended before attending.
Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and a lapel pin.
There are 9 2-hour Monday evening session with the exam on week nine, all from 6.30pm-8.30pm.
Sept 28th
Oct 5, 12 and 19
Nov 2,9, 16, 23 and 30 for the exam
Course fee: £595 including study pack, 42 wine samples, tuition and examination
Course schedule:
Week 1: 28th Sept
Tasting technique & pairing food and wine
Week 2: 5th Oct
Factors influencing the production of red wine: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo
Week 3: 12th Oct
Factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wine. Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Ferment, Sémillon
Week 4: 19th Oct
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Viognier, Albariño
Week 5: 2nd Nov
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz
Week 6: 9th Nov
Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha. Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage
Week 7: 16th Nov
Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano
Week 8: 23rd Nov
Sparkling wines, fortified wines
Week 9: 30th Nov
Examination: 50 question multiple choice paper
