WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is an internationally recognized wine education program aimed both at professionals in the wine industry and at wine enthusiasts who want to build broad and solid wine knowledge. No prior WSET education is required.
The course covers exclusively still wines, sparkling wines, and fortified wines and combines theory with analytical tasting according to WSET's Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT). Throughout the course, participants taste around 45 wines and learn to assess wine in a structured and professional way.
What you will learn
- Analytical tasting technique and objective assessment of wine
- Wine production and key wine styles
- The most important grape varieties, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah/Shiraz
- 22 additional regional grape varieties from around the world
- Key wine regions and appellations in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the USA, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand
- Reading and understanding wine labels
- Principles of food and wine pairing
- Wine storage, wine faults, shelf life, and rules for the sale of wine
Course schedule
Classes take place on Tuesdays from 18.00-20.30 (last session from 18.00-21.00) in January, February, March, and April. The first session is Tuesday 19 January, and the last session is Tuesday 13 April.
Exam
The program concludes with a 60-minute exam without aids, consisting of 50 multiple-choice questions in English. The grade is given as pass with distinction (85-100 %), pass with merit (70-84 %), pass (55-69 %), or fail (below 55 %). One free resit is included. After passing the exam, you receive the internationally recognized WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certificate.
Participants and language
There must be between 10 and 20 participants. The teaching is in Danish, while the course materials and exam are in English. The program is offered in collaboration with APP Vinuddannelse.dk.
H.J. Hansen Vin reserves the right to postpone or cancel the course in the event of too few registrations, illness of the instructor, or other circumstances beyond the company's control. In the event of too few participants, you will be notified no later than 14 days before the course starts and offered either a full refund or a place on a future course.
