You will gain knowledge of the world’s principal, and regionally important, grape varieties, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, candidates will explore the factors that impact style, and quality, and learn how to describe wines with confidence. Wine tasting: How to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) Food and wine: The principles of food and wine pairing Service and storage: Learn the correct way to store and serve wine and how to recognise common faults found in wine Labelling: How to decode and understand wine labels Factors influencing the style of wine: How environmental factors, grape-growing, vineyard and maturation options influence the style and quality of the wines in different parts of the world Grape varieties: Learn about wine styles produced by key international red and white varieties (Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah/Shiraz) as well as those made from 22 regionally important grape varieties grown in 70 wine regions Sparkling and Fortified wines: How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence the style of wines in these two key wine categories The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as part of the UK Government’s Qualifications & Credits Framework as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification. No prior wine knowledge is required. However the course builds upon the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, which may be more suitable for those completely new to the world of wine. We recommend you read the course specification document before you sign up for the course. Course format The 8 x 2-hour online sessions run on Monday evenings. Course delivery The Level 2 Award in Wines online course covers the same syllabus as the classroom course and is delivered in LIVE virtual lessons by one of our certified wine educators The virtual sessions will be recorded so that you can rewatch them or catch up if you need to miss a session. A link to the recordings will be shared after the first session Candidates will receive a complete WSET Level 2 Award in Wines course study pack, comprising the course book (a comprehensive guide to the wines of the world 'Behind the Label'), study guide, course specification & Systematic Approach to Tasting card. Cost £370 pp Location: Online Start time: 7pm Date: Monday 13th, 20th, 27th Jan, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Feb, 3rd March