WSET Level 2 Experience

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT), how to taste and describe wine.
• Recognize the elements that influences a wine’s style, quality and price.
• Understanding the taste, flavor, and technique of production of still, sparkling, and fortified wines requires an understanding of important labeling terminology.
• Why terroir, acidity, and tannin are important factors in how wine tastes.
• principles for wine preservation and service as well as meal and wine matching.
• a thorough and efficient wine palate-training session with more than 10 bottles of wine!

WHERE YOU WILL GET TO

• the ability to identify the labels of the main grape varieties and wine styles
• an awareness of wine evaluation and tasting principles.
• evaluating wine with the expertise of a sommelier.
• the ability to offer fundamental advice on proper wine selection and service.
• Gain more self-assurance when exploring different wines from around the world.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In order to meet the qualification aims there are six learning outcomes.

Learning Outcome 1 Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.

Learning Outcome 2 Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.

Learning Outcome 3 Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.

Learning Outcome 4 Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties.

Learning Outcome 5 Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.

Learning Outcome 6 Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine.