WSET LEVEL 2 - Winter 2023

TUESDAY EVENINGS
February 7, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 4, 11

6:00PM - 9:00PM
In-person instruction at our Granville Island Campus
Tuition: $995 + GST
Text & Exam: $155 + Tax

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification - Learning Outcomes, Examination Guidelines, etc.

What You'll Learn:

• 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: Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz
• The style and quality of wines: made from 22 regionally important grape varieties and produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling wines and 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

Student Evaluation: The final examination consists of one 50 question multiple choice paper. Results may take 6-8 weeks from the WSET in London.

Exam Resit: A student must achieve a grade of 55% or higher to pass. Students who earn a score of 70% - 84% pass with Merit. Those who earn a score of 85% or above pass with Distinction. Should you need to retake the exam, this is possible for a fee of $100 + GST.

Note: Class dates may be subject to change or cancellation by Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts without prior notice.