wset level 2
In this intermediate level course, we help you connect the dots and start to answer, so what!? So, you can describe a wine, what does it all mean? In this course we cover in detail the main grapes, styles, and regions while connecting the information to the glass as we taste.
build a strong foundation
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Understand the environmental influences and grape-growing options in the vineyard and how these will impact the style and quality of wine.
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Understand how winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wine.
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Understand how environmental influences, grape-growing options, winemaking and bottle ageing influence the style and quality of wines made from the principal grape varieties.
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Know the style and quality of wines produced from regionally important black and white grape varieties.
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Understand how the production process can influence the styles of sparkling and fortified wines.
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Understand the key principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine, and in the pairing of food and wine.
up your wine game
The WSET level 2 is designed for those who have some experience but have never formally studied wine. The course offers a structured approach to learning about wine. You will increase your confidence in tasting and describing wine as well as your ability to know how to read labels and select wines. These skills are useful for business or pleasure as you quickly become the smartest wine person in your social circle. Wine tasting is part of every class.
Learn the Systematic Approach to Tasting and understand how to assess color, flavors, structural components, quality and more.
Understand Grape growing and winemaking and see how these dramatically impact how a wine tastes.
Gain a global palate as we discuss and taste wines from the main regions around the world.
Learn how to identify the main grapes, like Chardonnay, Grenache, Syrah, as well as local ones like Albarino or Nebbiolo - all part of the curriculum!
Sparkling, Sweet and Fortified wines are also explored in depth.
Service, Storage, and food and wine pairing are also important parts of the course.
the details:
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This three-week course will take place at Frenchy’s Sip and Shop in South End Charlotte, with instruction occurring in the mornings each Saturday and Sunday from 8a-12p and the exam prep and exam landing on the third Saturday.
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Chris Sarette, the owner of Frenchy's, previously took the WSET Level 2 with Wine Smarties in San Diego. Since then, Chris and Lindsay have teamed up to make Frenchy's a WSET satellite school in North Carolina! Frenchy’s has also partnered with Wil Witters, the Midwest NC Wine Specialist for Tryon Distributing, to begin offering WSET courses in Charlotte. The courses will be taught by both Chris and Wil, who share a love for the classics and were each other's study partners recently for WSET Level 3.
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$899 fee covers instruction, books, live exam, and tasting of over 40 wines (versus the standard 30 covered in Level2). We also offer an online community with study resources, in-person office hours throughout the duration of your class, and access to a Nez du Vin aroma kit for refining your approach to the standardized wine tasting regimen.
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Group discount 4+ $50 off per person. Please inquire for discount code.
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There are no restrictions on entry to the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
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TQT is an estimate of the total amount of time, measured in hours, that a learner would reasonably need to be able to show the level of achievement necessary for the award of a qualification. It is made up of GLH and private study time. GLH include all tutor-supervised learning and supervised assessments. The TQT for the Level 2 Award in Wines is 28 hours. This is made up of 17 GLH (of which 1 hour is for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study
NEXT CLASS DATE:
Saturday, Sept 12, 8am-12pm +
Sunday, Sept 13, 8-12pm
Saturday, Sept 19, 8-12pm +
Sunday, Sept 20, 8-12:pm
Exam is Sat Sept 26, 10am.
You will be redirected to Wine Smarties WSET Approved Program Provider to check out and finish payment.