WSET Level 2 Wine Courses
Wine & Spirit Education Trust

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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an internationally recognised intermediate wine certification from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. This course builds on the foundations introduced in Level 1 and explores the world’s major wine regions, key grape varieties, and the factors that influence wine style and quality.

The course is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of wine, whether for professional development in the hospitality industry or to develop more advanced tasting skills as a wine enthusiast.

Upcoming WSET Level 2 Courses

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DATE: Monday, 7th September

LOCATION: Cork City, Ireland

DURATION: 9 Weeks

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DATE: Tuesday, 8th September

LOCATION: Dublin City Centre, Ireland

DURATION: 9 Weeks

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Entrance to a building with a sign that reads 'Great Wines & Great Taste', surrounded by red and green bushes, with a clear sky above.

DATE: Wednesday, 9th September

LOCATION: South Dublin, Ireland

DURATION: 9 Weeks

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DATE: Tuesday, 9th November

LOCATION: Riga, Latvia

DURATION: 3 Days (Option available to take Levels 1 & 2 in one week)

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What is the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines?

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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a structured intermediate wine course that introduces students to the principal grape varieties, wine regions, and production methods that shape wines around the world.

Through guided tastings and expert instruction, students learn how climate, vineyard practices, and winemaking techniques influence the style and quality of wine.

Topics covered include:

  • Major grape varieties and the wines they produce

  • Key wine regions of Europe and the New World

  • Factors that influence wine style and quality

  • Wine production and vineyard practices

  • Sparkling wines, sweet wines, and fortified wines

  • Principles of food and wine pairing

Students also develop their tasting skills using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®.

Who Should Take This Wine Course?

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The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is ideal for:

  • Wine enthusiasts looking to expand their knowledge

  • Hospitality professionals working in restaurants or bars

  • Wine retail staff and wine buyers

  • Students planning to continue to WSET Level 3

Some students take Level 2 directly without completing Level 1, although a basic understanding of wine styles and grape varieties is recommended.

What is the Format of the Course ?

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The WSET Level 2 course is typically delivered over nine weeks of evening sessions.

Course features include:

  • Expert-led wine education

  • Guided tasting of a wide range of wines

  • Official WSET course materials

  • Structured exploration of global wine regions

  • Final certification exam

Students taste wines from many of the world’s most important grape varieties and wine regions during the course.

At the end of the course, students sit a 60-minute exam consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions.

Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certificate, a globally recognised qualification respected throughout the wine and hospitality industries.

Many students go on to continue their studies with the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, which explores wine at a more advanced level.

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