WSET 2
Wine Courses
Build confidence, deepen wine knowledge, taste with purpose
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the next step for anyone who wants to go beyond the basics and truly understand how wine styles, grape varieties and winemaking choices shape what’s in the glass.
Hosted at Under The Grapevine, this course is ideal for hospitality professionals and enthusiastic beginners who already have a foundation and want to develop real confidence in tasting, describing and selecting wine.
What's included in this Wine Course
Your course fee includes everything you need:
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Full study pack and course materials
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Wine Colour Chart and Aroma Wheel©
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3 Schott Zwiesel crystal tasting glasses
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Tasting forms© and practice questions
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Lessons taught by a certified WSET educator
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A structured tasting programme
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Official WSET Level 2 exam included
Practical Information
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Course length: 8 classes of 3 hours
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Level: Entry-level for hospitality professionals / dedicated enthusiasts
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Recommended prior knowledge: Wine basics (WSET 1 or equivalent)
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Self-study: Approx. 20 hours recommended
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Tasting wines included: Wines with a total value of approx. €900
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Exam: Official WSET exam included
Excellent Study Materials
The WSET Level 2 course materials are written by Masters of Wine and translated into clear, structured learning. The course is built around the grape variety as the starting point:
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How does a grape perform in different climates?
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What choices does the winemaker make?
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How do you recognise these decisions when tasting?​
From there, the course explores the world’s key wine regions and the wines they produce — giving you a solid global framework and practical tasting confidence.
What to expect from the WSET 2 Wine Course
WSET Level 2 is where wine starts to make real sense. Over eight evenings, you’ll taste, compare and explore wines from around the world, not to memorise facts, but to understand why wines taste the way they do. You’ll learn how grape variety, climate and winemaking choices shape style, quality and character. Along the way, we’ll build your confidence in tasting and describing wine using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, so you can make better choices; whether you work in hospitality or simply love learning about wine.
What you will learn over 8 evenings
Throughout the course you will develop a solid understanding of:
The Vineyard - Winemaking - Grape varieties - Wine Regions - Reading Wine Labels - Sparkling & Fortifies Wines - Sweet Wines Wine Storage & Service - Food & Wine Pairing
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Tastings Wines
During the course you will taste a broad range of good to very high-quality wines, worth approximately €900 in total. Wines are assessed using the internationally recognised WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, helping you connect theory directly to what you taste.
WSET Exam & Certification
Each WSET Level 2 course is completed with the official, internationally recognised WSET examination. Exams take place three times per year, and retakes are possible if needed (additional fees apply). Upon passing, you will receive your official WSET Level 2 certificate. WSET Level 2 gives you a strong foundation and prepares you for the next stage— whether you’d like to continue with WSET Level 3 or simply deepen your confidence in wine.
Once you have registered and payment is completed, you will receive a confirmation by email. On your first course day at Under The Grapevine you don’t need to bring anything, everything will be ready for you at the location, including your study book and workbook, a set of three Schott Zwiesel crystal tasting glasses, and the Wine Colour Chart and Aroma Wheel.
If you’re ready to deepen your wine knowledge and taste with confidence, WSET Level 2 is the perfect next step.