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WSET Level 2 Award In Wines

Mon, September 16, 2019 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Cost: $795

Recommended for:

• Individuals looking for a core understanding in worldwide wines.
• Appropriate for individuals in hospitality, retail and wholesale industries.
• Valuable to any individual interested in learning about wines.

Requirements:

• No previous study requirements, no wine knowledge is assumed. WSET Level 1 Award in Wines is NOT a prerequisite to taking WSET Level 2 Award in Wines.
• At least 21 years of age.

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
  • 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 labeling 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

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