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, March 23, 30, April 6, and 13, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, April 27, 2024, 10:00am
Location: DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Mondays, April 14, 21, and 28; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR
SOUTHERN OREGON
Mondays/Tuesdays, April 28/29, 2025; 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: OSU Extension Center, Central Point, OR
PORTLAND, OR
Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
SEATTLE, WA
Mondays, June 16 - August 4, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, August 11, 6:30pm.
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA
WALLA WALLA, WA
Sunday/Monday, June 1/2, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm (plus Zoom session on May 29, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Echolands Winery, Walla Walla, WA.
TACOMA, WA
Dates TBD.
Notify me when next Tacoma-based WSET Level 2 in Wine Course is scheduled.
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, March 23, 30, April 6, and 13, 10:00am to 3:00pm
Certification exam: Sunday, April 27, 2024, 10:00am
Location: DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
WILLAMETTE VALLEY
Mondays, April 14, 21, and 28; 10:00am to 5:00pm
Certification exam: end of class (or taken later online by prior approval)
Location: Ponzi Vineyards, Willamette Valley, OR
SOUTHERN OREGON
Mondays/Tuesdays, April 28/29, 2025; 9:00am to 5:00pm.
Certification exam taken online after course completion.
Location: OSU Extension Center, Central Point, OR
PORTLAND, OR
Tuesdays, May 6 - June 24, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR.
SEATTLE, WA
Mondays, June 16 - August 4, 2025; 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Certification Exam: Monday, August 11, 6:30pm.
Location: Michael Florentino Cellars, Seattle, WA
WALLA WALLA, WA
Sunday/Monday, June 1/2, 2025, 10:00am to 5:00pm (plus Zoom session on May 29, 6pm)
Certification exam: offered online after completion of course.
Location: Echolands Winery, Walla Walla, WA.
TACOMA, WA
Dates TBD.
Notify me when next Tacoma-based WSET Level 2 in Wine Course is scheduled.
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.
