WSET Level 2 in Wine Course

$868.00

Elevating from a strong foundation, Level 2 builds upon the basics – whether from Level 1 certification or through personal experience & study.

Delve into all major grape varieties and styles, iconic wine regions of the world, interpretation of labels & terminology, as well as professional tasting techniques.

Here, students will deepen their understanding, appreciation, and expertise as aspiring professionals or inspired wine buffs. Resources in this course range from collaborative discussions, lectures, and reading materials to go along with evaluation of over 40 wines utilizing the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

Sessions:

SEATTLE, WA

1 SPOT LEFT. Tuesdays, February 3 - March 24, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, SODO Urbanworks, Seattle, WA

WOODINVILLE, WA

Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, March 29, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA

SOUTHERN OREGON

Mondays, March 2, 9, and 16, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken at end of class on March 16, 2026.
Location: Southern Oregon Extension Center, Central Point, OR

WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR

Mondays, April 27, May 4, and 11, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken at end of class on May 11, 2026.
Location: TBA, Willamette Valley, OR

PORTLAND, OR

Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Monday, June 1, 6:30pm
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

WALLA WALLA, WA

Sunday/Monday, May 17/18, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on May 10, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, WA.

TACOMA, WA

Dates TBD.
Notify me when next Tacoma-based WSET Level 2 in Wine Course is scheduled.

Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.

Date/Location:

Elevating from a strong foundation, Level 2 builds upon the basics – whether from Level 1 certification or through personal experience & study.

Delve into all major grape varieties and styles, iconic wine regions of the world, interpretation of labels & terminology, as well as professional tasting techniques.

Here, students will deepen their understanding, appreciation, and expertise as aspiring professionals or inspired wine buffs. Resources in this course range from collaborative discussions, lectures, and reading materials to go along with evaluation of over 40 wines utilizing the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.

Sessions:

SEATTLE, WA

1 SPOT LEFT. Tuesdays, February 3 - March 24, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, SODO Urbanworks, Seattle, WA

WOODINVILLE, WA

Sundays, March 1, 8, 15, and 22, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, March 29, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA

SOUTHERN OREGON

Mondays, March 2, 9, and 16, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken at end of class on March 16, 2026.
Location: Southern Oregon Extension Center, Central Point, OR

WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OR

Mondays, April 27, May 4, and 11, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken at end of class on May 11, 2026.
Location: TBA, Willamette Valley, OR

PORTLAND, OR

Mondays, April 6 - May 25, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Monday, June 1, 6:30pm
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

WALLA WALLA, WA

Sunday/Monday, May 17/18, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on May 10, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Seven Hills Winery, Walla Walla, WA.

TACOMA, WA

Dates TBD.
Notify me when next Tacoma-based WSET Level 2 in Wine Course is scheduled.

Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.

Who should take this class:

  • Appropriate for those with some background in wine (or who have completed previous training such as the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine, the Introduction to Wine Series, or similar).

  • Industry – Anyone ready to take that next career step in restaurants, retail, winery tasting rooms, or wholesale.

  • Enthusiast – For those who seek greater knowledge on a subject to which they have great passion and interest.

  • Previous Experience? – Only students with a well-established proficiency may elect to bypass this course to enroll directly in WSET Level 3 Award in Wine.

*Detailed course syllabus and exam content (courtesy of WSET) can be found here.