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
Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
WALLA WALLA, WA
3 SPOTS LEFT! Sunday/Monday, June 1/2, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on May 29, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Echolands Winery, Walla Walla, WA.
SEATTLE, WA
Mondays, June 16 - August 4, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, August 11, 6:30pm.
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA
WOODINVILLE, WA
Sundays, October 12, 19 and 26, and November 2, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, November 9, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA
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: TBA, Willamette Valley, OR
SOUTHERN OREGON
Monday/Tuesday, Winter 2026.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: Southern Oregon Extension Center, Central Point, OR
Notify me when course dates are released.
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.
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
Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
WALLA WALLA, WA
3 SPOTS LEFT! Sunday/Monday, June 1/2, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm
(plus Zoom session on May 29, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Echolands Winery, Walla Walla, WA.
SEATTLE, WA
Mondays, June 16 - August 4, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, August 11, 6:30pm.
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA
WOODINVILLE, WA
Sundays, October 12, 19 and 26, and November 2, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, November 9, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Woodinville, WA
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: TBA, Willamette Valley, OR
SOUTHERN OREGON
Monday/Tuesday, Winter 2026.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: Southern Oregon Extension Center, Central Point, OR
Notify me when course dates are released.
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.
