The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.

You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting 27+ wines and learning about theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

The price includes the WSET Level 2 Study Pack (2022 version), tuition, all wines, and the exam. Mailing of Study Pack to continental USA is included in the cost of course. For all WSET in-person qualifications, we provide students with the proper wine tasting glasses to use during class at no additional charge.

Learning Objectives

  • How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
  • How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties
  • The style and quality of wines made from regionally important grape varieties, produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
  • How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of Sparkling wines & Fortified wines
  • Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
  • Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
  • Principles of food and wine pairing

Find out more about the learning objectives here: WSET Level 2 in Wines Specification (2022).

Class Format

In-person over two days, from 9am-5pm. We currently also have an option to take the course over multiple evenings. The course is based around 17 hours’ of class time (of which 1 hour is for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study time.

Course instructors are Alessandra Esteves DipWSET, Lyn Farmer DipWSET, and Rebecca Hodges WSET L3 Certified. You can learn more about our team here.

Assessment

Assessment is by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed within 60 minutes. The assessment will take place at the end of the second day of class. A total mark of 55% is required to achieve a pass. All students who pass will be issued with a digital certificate and a digital lapel pin.

Kindly note that you have six months, from the course start date, to sit the exam. After six months, you will have to purchase and re-take the entire course before you can sit the exam.

Entry Requirements

You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the course and to participate in any alcohol tasting.

Refunds/Changes

If you need to cancel or change the date of the course for any reason you can do so for a $35 administrative fee. Making changes to your registration within 15 business days of the course start date will result in an administrative change fee of $250. No refunds are given for changes made within 3 business days of the course start date.

Printed Materials

All students will be sent printed study materials to the mailing address provided upon course registration and will receive tracking information when the materials have been shipped. We recommend adding the email address ‘info@floridawineacademy.com’ to your safe sender list, in order to prevent any relevant communication going to spam. It is the responsibility of the student to liaise with USPS regarding any issue relating to the delivery of these materials. Florida Wine Academy is unable to replace printed study materials free of charge in the case that an issue arises with delivery. Kindly note that in the case of a class cancellation – whether that be because the student cancels their registration or the course does not meet the minimum number of students to go ahead – the cost of the printed study materials is non-refundable.

Dates

Miami courses will take place at 305 Wines (8233 South Dixie Highway, Miami FL, 33143) or the Miami Culinary Institute Food & Wine Theater (Downtown Miami).

  • January 24th and 25th, from 9am to 5:30pm (2-day intensive course). Exam is on January 25th, 2025, after the class. 305 Wines, Pinecrest.
  • February 1st and 2nd, from 9am to 5:30pm (2-day intensive course). Exam is on February 2nd, 2025, after the class. 305 Wines, Pinecrest.
  • February Evenings: 11th, 12th, 13th, and 18th, 19th, and 20th, from 6 – 8:30pm. Exam is on February 20th, 2025, after the class. 305 Wines, Pinecrest.
  • April 4th and 5th, from 9am to 5:30pm (2-day intensive course). Exam is on April 5th, 2025, after the class. 305 Wines, Pinecrest.
  • May 16th and 17th, from 9am to 5:30pm (2-day intensive course). Exam is on May 17th, 2025, after the class. 305 Wines, Pinecrest.

More dates coming soon! For private classes and other dates, please email info@floridawineacademy.com.

We are also offering the WSET Level 2 in Wines certification online. Click here for more information.

What Happens after Course Registration

  1. Immediately: You will receive an automated email order confirmation after registering for a course.
  2. Within two business days of your order: Florida Wine Academy will ship the WSET Level 2 in Wines study pack, containing a textbook and a workbook, to the mailing address provided upon registration. You will receive a tracking number once this has shipped.
  3. One month prior to the course start date: Florida Wine Academy will send you a welcome email containing more information about the course.