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WSET Level 2 Award In Wines

Mon, January 6, 2020 (January 6th 6-10pm; January 8th 6-10pm; January 13th 6-10pm; January 15th 6-10pm; January 22nd 6-8pm;)

Cost: 650.00

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines

The Somm School (www.spiritsomm.com) is pleased to offer the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in Arizona. This is a certification program adaptable for beginner to intermediate level individuals interested in exploring wines at an in-depth level. With this program, you will gain a core understanding of wine through labeling terminology and by exploring the major grape varieties, raw materials, and regions of production. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines program encompasses a boastful variety of wines from various regions of the world to taste using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT) throughout the program. The Level 2 program breakdown is as follows;

Evening 1 – January 6th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm – Review of foundational wine and food pairing material is covered along with an in-depth guided lesson on deductive wine tasting.

Evening 2 – January 8th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm – Factors influencing the production of white, rose and sweet wines are covered during this evening session as well as the main white grape varieties of the world. Tasting panels in conjunction with the course sessions of the evening include extensive regional selections of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albarino, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Furmint.

Evening 3 - January 13th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm – Major red grape varietals are covered during this evening session. Tasting panels include extensive regional selections of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Gamay, Grenache, Tempranillo, Carmenere, Malbec and Pinotage.

Evening 4 - January 15th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm – Italian grape varieties are covered in this evening session along with sparkling and fortified wines. Tasting panels include wines from the following varietals as well as the following sparkling and fortified wines; Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Cava, Asti, Prosecco, Champagne, Sherry and Port. This evening session concludes with an extensive review for examination preparation.

EXAMINATION – January 22nd, 6:00PM – Students are administered a 50 multiple choice examination. Successful candidates receive a certificate and lapel pin.

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