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:

WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR

WOODINVILLE, WA

Sundays, November 16, 23, December 7, 14, 10:00am to 3:00pm (no class Nov 30)
Certification exam: Sunday, December 21, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA

PORTLAND, OR

Saturday - Monday, January 17 - 19, 2026 (MLK Weekend); 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

SEATTLE, WA

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 24, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm
Location: TBA, Seattle, 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

WALLA WALLA, WA

Sunday/Monday, March 22/23, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on March 15, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: TBA, 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:

WILLAMETTE VALLEY

Mondays, November 3, 10, 17, 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR

WOODINVILLE, WA

Sundays, November 16, 23, December 7, 14, 10:00am to 3:00pm (no class Nov 30)
Certification exam: Sunday, December 21, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA

PORTLAND, OR

Saturday - Monday, January 17 - 19, 2026 (MLK Weekend); 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR

SEATTLE, WA

Tuesdays, February 3 - March 24, 2026; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Certification exam: Tuesday, March 31, 6:30pm
Location: TBA, Seattle, 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

WALLA WALLA, WA

Sunday/Monday, March 22/23, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on March 15, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: TBA, 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.

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