WSET Level 2 in Wines

Discover wines, master tasting, and become your own Sommelier in 3 weeks.

This beginner-to-intermediate qualification course offers a structured and engaging exploration of the world of wine. It is ideal for curious wine enthusiasts and those considering a career in wine or hospitality.

Over 3 immersive Sundays, you’ll:

• Taste and explore the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world
• Understand the factors that influence wine style and quality
• Develop confidence in describing, assessing, and enjoying wines
• Build skills to choose, pair, and talk about wine like a professional

Through a balance of guided tastings and interactive theory, you’ll gain knowledge and confidence to approach any wine list, tasting, or conversation with ease.

The course runs over 3 Sundays 10am-5pm in central Cambridge (see dates below).

You do not have to first complete Level 1 - you can jump in straight at this level (Level 2).

Course dates

3 x Sunday sessions running 10am-5pm.

• for the Nov 2025 course
  Sun 09 Nov, 16 Nov, (one week gap) then Sun 30 Nov
• for the Jan 2026 course
  Sun 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan
• for the Mar 2026 course
  Sun 01 Mar, 8 Mar, (one week gap) then Sun 22 Mar
• for the Apr/May 2026 course
  Sun 19 Apr, 26 Apr and 03 May
• for the Jun 2026 course
  Sun 14 Jun, 21 Jun and 28 Jun
• The final day includes the multiple-choice exam. If a problem arises and you think you cannot attend that date, you can take the exam online at home (£40 fee for remote invigilation) or wait until our next occasion.
• We recommend a minimum of 14 hours of additional home study

What the course covers

16 hours of tuition:

• how to describe different wines with confidence 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:
  - Chardonnay
  - Pinot Grigio/Gris
  - Sauvignon Blanc
  - Riesling
  - Cabernet Sauvignon
  - Merlot
  - Pinot Noir
  - Syrah/Shiraz
• The style and quality of wines from around the world:
  - made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
  - produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) 
• Sparkling wines
• Fortified wines
• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wines
• Principles of food and wine pairing

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines has full accreditation from OfQual as a Level 2 Vocational Qualification.

We recommend you read the course specification document before you book the course (read it by clicking here). 

Examination

The exam is made up of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 60 minutes. A mark of 55% is required to pass the exam, 70% to pass with merit and 85% to pass with distinction. 

You will also be given practice multiple-choice revision questions during the course.

Course fee includes

• All WSET course materials: Looking Behind the Label course manual, Workbook and study guide, SAT Tasting Card
• More than 40 wine samples with fully tutored tasting to develop your assessment skills 
• Sessions taught by WSET Certified Tutor
• Practice multiple-choice questions
• Internationally recognised WSET qualification, certificate and pin for those who pass the exam

Special Educational Needs

Please make the wine school aware if you have a condition qualifying you for additional help during the exam (such as dyslexia).