Product Description
This is a transitional HYBRID course taught in Los Angeles with ONLINE modules plus an in-person guided tasting, and an in-person exam.
Register by: 5PM on Saturday, December 4, 2021
Online course starts: Monday, December 13, 2021
Course finishes: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Wine tasting: Course includes in-person tasting of 20+ wines on Sunday, January 9, 2022, between 9AM and 3PM indoors. There will be a short break for lunch; students should bring own lunch. Tasting led by Monica Marin FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019
In-person exam (60 minutes): Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 11:30AM indoors. Masks are required.
IMPORTANT: Proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test from previous 48 hours required for tasting and in-person exam.
Printed study materials available for pick up as soon as you receive a confirmation email of your registration.
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Award in Wines course is intended as vocational training in product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry but who have little previous knowledge of wine. The qualification is suitable wherever a good level of product knowledge is required to underpin job skills and competencies. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course is also appropriate for those not employed in the drinks industry but who want a serious education in wine and wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way.
The course is based around a 5-week, 6-module online program with a recommendation of 6 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook (30 hours total for the course). Regular access and participation in the course online activities with the WSET online educator is essential for this mode of study. The online course structure allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars.
The course prepares the student for the WSET qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each module includes a series of independent activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognize the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions.
This course includes an in-person tasting of 20+ wines on Sunday, January 9, 2022 led by Monica Marin, FWS/DWS, and nominee for WSET Educator of the Year 2019. Students may taste additional recommended wines as found in the course specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the WSET online educator.
Level 2 Award in Wines Online Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Wine Tasting, Pairing, Storage & Service
Module 2: Factors Affecting Wine Style & Quality
Module 3: Still Red Wine
Module 4: Still White Wine
Module 5: Other Styles of Wine
Module 6: Revision & Feedback Questionnaire
This HYBRID course includes:
All printed study materials
5-week, 6-module online program with a WSET online educator
1 year of online course materials access
In-person tasting of 20+ wines led by Monica Marin
Exam fees for in-person exam
Frameable certificate and lapel pin (for students who pass the exam)
If in-person exam re-sit is needed, this will be available upon request @ The Wine House, Los Angeles ($140 fee)
To find out more about this course, please contact Monica Marin. View the complete course specification.
COVID-19 UPDATE
Best practices will be followed. All surfaces that attendees might touch will be disinfected prior to each class. We will follow state and local guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing. Attendees are also expected to wash or sanitize their hands and stay home if sick. Our ability to hold these classes remains dependent on the guidelines for California/Los Angeles County.
CANCELLATIONS: Because student information will be submitted to the WSET on Sunday, Sunday, December 5, cancellations are only accepted for this class until Saturday, December 4, and all bookings are final after that. There can be no refunds after the student’s registration is submitted to the WSET.