WSET Level 2 Award in Wine Course
Elevating from a strong foundation, Level 2 builds upon the basics – whether from Level 1 certification or through personal experience & study.
Delve into all major grape varieties and styles, iconic wine regions of the world, interpretation of labels & terminology, as well as professional tasting techniques.
Here, students will deepen their understanding, appreciation, and expertise as aspiring professionals or inspired wine buffs. Resources in this course range from collaborative discussions, lectures, and reading materials to go along with evaluation of over 40 wines utilizing the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Sessions:
WOODINVILLE, WA
Sundays, February 2,9, 23, and March 2, 10:00am to 3:00pm (no class MLK weekend)
Certification exam: Sunday, March 9, 2024, 10:00am
DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
PORTLAND, OR
Saturday-Monday; February 15-17 (President's Weekend), 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification Exam: End of class on February 17 or online (student’s choice)
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
SEATTLE, WA
Tuesdays, February 25 - April 15, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam on Tuesday, April 22, 6:30pm.
Location: TBA, Seattle, WA.
COLUMBIA GORGE
March 3, 10 and 17, 2025; 10am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam at end of class on March 17 or online (student’s choice).
Location: TBA, Columbia Gorge.
SOUTHERN OREGON
April 27/28, 2025; 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: OSU Extension Center, Central Point, OR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28; 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, May 5, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Newberg, OR
TACOMA, WA
Sundays, April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: May 18, 2025.
Location: El Gaucho, Tacoma, WA.
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Monday/Tuesday, May 19/20, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm (+ online classroom access)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of cours.
Yakima Valley Community College, Grandview, WA.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.
Elevating from a strong foundation, Level 2 builds upon the basics – whether from Level 1 certification or through personal experience & study.
Delve into all major grape varieties and styles, iconic wine regions of the world, interpretation of labels & terminology, as well as professional tasting techniques.
Here, students will deepen their understanding, appreciation, and expertise as aspiring professionals or inspired wine buffs. Resources in this course range from collaborative discussions, lectures, and reading materials to go along with evaluation of over 40 wines utilizing the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Sessions:
WOODINVILLE, WA
Sundays, February 2,9, 23, and March 2, 10:00am to 3:00pm (no class MLK weekend)
Certification exam: Sunday, March 9, 2024, 10:00am
DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
PORTLAND, OR
Saturday-Monday; February 15-17 (President's Weekend), 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification Exam: End of class on February 17 or online (student’s choice)
The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
SEATTLE, WA
Tuesdays, February 25 - April 15, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam on Tuesday, April 22, 6:30pm.
Location: TBA, Seattle, WA.
COLUMBIA GORGE
March 3, 10 and 17, 2025; 10am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam at end of class on March 17 or online (student’s choice).
Location: TBA, Columbia Gorge.
SOUTHERN OREGON
April 27/28, 2025; 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: OSU Extension Center, Central Point, OR
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Mondays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28; 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Monday, May 5, 10:00am
Location: TBA, Newberg, OR
TACOMA, WA
Sundays, April 27, May 4, and May 18, 2025; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: May 18, 2025.
Location: El Gaucho, Tacoma, WA.
EASTERN WASHINGTON
Monday/Tuesday, May 19/20, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm (+ online classroom access)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of cours.
Yakima Valley Community College, Grandview, WA.
Prefer to study online? Join us instead for the WSET Level 2 Online Course.
Who should take this class:
Appropriate for those with some background in wine (or who have completed previous training such as the WSET Level 1 Award in Wine, the Introduction to Wine Series, or similar).
Industry – Anyone ready to take that next career step in restaurants, retail, winery tasting rooms, or wholesale.
Enthusiast – For those who seek greater knowledge on a subject to which they have great passion and interest.
Previous Experience? – Only students with a well-established proficiency may elect to bypass this course to enroll directly in WSET Level 3 Award in Wine.
*Detailed course syllabus and exam content (courtesy of WSET) can be found here.
