WSET Level 2 Award in Wine Course
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:
PORTLAND, OR
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! Tuesdays, May 7 - June 25, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 9, 6:30pm.
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
Mondays, September 16 - November 4, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, November 11, 6:30pm.
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Sunday/Monday, May 19/20, 2024, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification exam: taken online on Sunday, June 2, at noon
Yakima Valley Community College, Grandview, WA.
TACOMA, WA
Mondays, June 10 - July 29, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:00pm
Structure Cellars, Tacoma, WA.
WOODINVILLE, WA
Mondays, July 22 - August 12, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, August 19, 2024, 10:00am
DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
SEATTLE, WA
Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam on Tuesday, November 5, 6:30pm.
Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Monday/Tuesday, November 18/19, 2024
Certification exam taken online. Date TBD.
Location: TBA, Medford, OR
COLUMBIA GORGE
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WILLAMETTE VALLEY
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Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.
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:
PORTLAND, OR
ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! Tuesdays, May 7 - June 25, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 9, 6:30pm.
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
Mondays, September 16 - November 4, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, November 11, 6:30pm.
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Sunday/Monday, May 19/20, 2024, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification exam: taken online on Sunday, June 2, at noon
Yakima Valley Community College, Grandview, WA.
TACOMA, WA
Mondays, June 10 - July 29, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, August 5, 2024, 6:00pm
Structure Cellars, Tacoma, WA.
WOODINVILLE, WA
Mondays, July 22 - August 12, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, August 19, 2024, 10:00am
DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
SEATTLE, WA
Tuesdays, September 10 - October 29, 2024; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam on Tuesday, November 5, 6:30pm.
Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA.
SOUTHERN OREGON
Monday/Tuesday, November 18/19, 2024
Certification exam taken online. Date TBD.
Location: TBA, Medford, OR
COLUMBIA GORGE
Email us to be notified about our next WSET Level 2 in Wine Course in the Columbia Gorge.
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Email us to be notified about our next WSET Level 2 in Wine Course in the Willamette Valley.
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.
