WSET Level 2 - Intermediate Award in Wine - February 18, 19, & 25 - 2024
Regular price $899.00
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Launch your wine adventure with us! 🥂
**Please note: There is NO prerequisite qualification to take this course!**
WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.
Class Date & Time
- SUNDAY, February 18 - 10am-5pm (Lunch Included)
- MONDAY, February 19 - 10am-5pm (Lunch Included)
- SUNDAY, February 25 - 10am-5pm (Lunch Included)
- Certification Exam Follows Class on February 25th
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTOR
Our instructor is Monica Marin, also our WSET our Program Director! Monica is the full time Director of Wine Education the Wine House in Los Angeles where she has built the next generation of wine professionals for many years (including our own Drew Cuddy, Lindsey Reed, and Paul Zink - as well as our dear friend, former instructor, and Master of Wine Candidate Lenka Davis).
Monica is a long-time WSET instructor and a Master of Wine Candidate. We credit her not only for jump starting our program but bringing WSET education to Los Angeles and the Central Coast! Monica was a top candidate in the 2020 WSET Instructor of the year listing!
There is genuinely no one more capable in communicating this course! We love Monica :)
... AND INTRODUCING 🥁🥁🥁
Brenna Ritchey! Our newest WSET Instructor!
Brenna is a Westmont Grad and local to the LA and Central Coast region. She's worked in Wien since her graduation, receiving an incredible post-graduate placement working with Antonio Galloni and the Vinous multimedia group. We are thrilled to welcome Brenna to the team!
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What You'll Learn
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiraz
- The style and quality of wines:
- made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
- Number of Wines Tasted: At least 20 wines will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials
Duration of Course
Examination
A one-hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions. A mark of 70% required to pass
Certification
On successful completion of the examination you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You must be of legal drinking age in the country where you are attending the course to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing the qualification. Requirements may vary by course provider.
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Study materials will be available to pick up approximately 1 week before the course starts at Satellite SB (1117 State Street, Santa Barbara).
Please have registration confirmation email to pick up materials.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Because exams are ordered from London, all purchases are final – there are no refunds on this course after 5pm on Friday preceding the class.
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SPECIAL RATES AVAILABLE FOR INDUSTRY. Please send inquiries to drew@satellitesb.com for more information.