579,00 CHF
This course prepares students for the WSET L2 Award in Wine qualification, guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognise the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.
Beschreibung
The course is based around a five-week, six-module online programme with educator support available for this time. The course modules should be followed in sequential order during this five-week window. There is a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study.
Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator. Be aware, that tasting samples are not included in the online course fee.
upcoming start dates:
- 13th of October 2025
- 10th of November 2025
- 8th of December 2025
- 19th of January 2026
- 16th of February 2026
- 16th of March 2026
- 27th of April 2026
- 25th of May 2026
- 22nd of June 2026
- 20th of July 2026
The exam will be online via remote invigilation!
Module 1: Wine and the consumer
- Recall how to use the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® and Level 2 Wine-Lexicon to assess and evaluate the quality of a wine.
- Understand the key principals and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine.
Module 2: Factors affecting quality and style
- Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.
- Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.
Module 3: Still white wine varieties
- Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal white grape varieties.
- Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important white grape varieties.
Module 4: Still red wine varieties
- Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal red grape varieties.
- Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important red grape varieties.
Module 5: Sparkling and fortified wines
- Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
Module 6: Revision and feedback questionnaire
- There is a mock multiple choice test to complete.
