
Introduction to WSET Level 2 Award in Wine
Download the WSET Specification for this level - it's very useful
How to taste using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) - download attached Lexicon to help with your tasting notes
Understand the key principles in pairing food and wine
Download our helpful food and wine pairing guide
Understand key principles and processes involved in storage and service of wine at home and at work
Grape Growing
Environmental Influences Affecting How Vines and Grapes Grow
Vineyard Management
Wine Labels
How to make wine
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the Principal Grape variety
Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines
Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is widely known for its structured approach to wine education. Many wine professionals use its framework as a reference point for building foundational wine knowledge.
This course is independently created and is not a WSET qualification, examination, or certified program.
Created because we know many of our students don’t want or need the Qualification or Certification – they just want a well-structured and useful course about wine.
By excluding the exam and certification element, these revision courses are:
More affordable, as no examination fee is included
More accessible, as they are delivered fully online and can be studied globally
These courses are ideal for learners seeking knowledge, confidence, and structured learning, without the need to pursue formal assessment.
It is an independent revision and learning course designed to reflect the learning outcomes commonly associated with WSET Level 2 Award in Wine. No WSET certification or qualification is included.
Love Wine? This Course Will Change Everything About How You Taste It
You already love wine.
Now it’s time to understand it.
If you’ve ever:
• Chosen a bottle because the label “felt right”
• Nodded confidently while secretly Googling wine terms later
• Wanted to sound just a bit more sure when talking to a sommelier
…this course was made for you.
This isn’t a dry lecture or dusty textbook. It’s a high-impact, confidence-boosting wine revision course that takes what you already enjoy and turns it into real, usable knowledge.
Why This Course Works (And Why You’ll Love It)
Finally Understand Why That Wine Tastes So Good
We break wine down in a way that actually clicks. You’ll learn:
• How climate, soil, and grape variety shape wine style and quality
• How to read a wine label and instantly know what’s inside the bottle
• How to taste and evaluate wine using a professional-style approach
• The defining characteristics of 30 key grape varieties
• What influences wine quality, style, and price
• Core winemaking and maturation techniques
• How to store and serve wine properly
• How to pair wine and food with confidence
No fluff. No intimidation. Just knowledge that sticks.
No Experience Needed - Just Curiosity and a Love of Wine
You don’t need a background in wine.
You don’t need to work in hospitality.
You don’t need to memorize endless facts.
This course is structured, practical, and designed to make wine make sense - whether you’re a passionate enthusiast or looking to sharpen your professional edge.
If you enjoy wine, you’re already qualified to start.
Wine Knowledge That Opens Doors
Want to work in wine, hospitality, restaurants, or import/export?
Want to sound confident with customers, colleagues, or clients?
Want to stand out for knowing what you’re talking about?
This independent Level 2–style wine revision course gives you the knowledge and tasting confidence that people notice - and trust.
Important Notice (Please Read)
This is not a WSET qualification or examination.
The course is an independent revision programme designed around the learning outcomes of the WSET Level 2 Award in Wine curriculum.
No WSET exam, certification, or accreditation is included, and the course is not affiliated with or endorsed by WSET.
Bottom Line?
Stop guessing.
Stop second-guessing yourself.
Start tasting wine with confidence.
Enroll in this independent Level 2–style wine revision course today and become the wine expert your friends already think you are.
P.S. Wine is a lot more fun when you know what you’re drinking and everyone loves a wine geek!