WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
A two-weekend course offering in-depth knowledge of wine production, grape varieties, world wine regions, food and wine pairing, and wine tasting skills, leading to the WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
New Zealand School of Food and Wine, Auckland
It will take a total of 2 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Understand major wine growing regions and grape varieties
Students will gain knowledge of the world's major wine producing regions, their key grape varieties, and wine styles.
Interpret wine labels
Develop the ability to interpret international wine labels and understand related terminology.
Apply food and wine matching principles
Be able to provide basic guidance on pairing wine with food.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores wine regions of the world and is designed for both wine enthusiasts and industry professionals seeking a well-respected international qualification. Students learn about key grape varieties, wine regions, wine-making processes, styles of wines, and label interpretation. The program also covers food and wine matching, principles of tasting and evaluating wines, and appropriate storage and service practices. Each session includes guided tastings. The course includes approximately 30 hours of study time, classroom sessions, self-directed study, and concludes with a 50-question multiple choice exam.
Course Content
- How wine is made and factors influencing wine style
- Key white grape varieties
- Key black grape varieties
- Wine-producing regions of the world
- Sparkling wines
- Sweet wines and fortified wines
- Label terminology
- Food and wine pairing
- WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
- Appropriate wine storage and service
- 1-hour, 50-question multiple choice exam
What you need to know first
Aged 18 or over
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Wine Industry
Beverage Service
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level wine industry roles
Wine sales and marketing
Restaurant and bar beverage staff