IWEG’s office will close for the holidays on December 15th, and will reopen on January 2nd, 2024. You can register and pay for courses throughout the holidays here, where IWEG is always open.

We wish everyone in the IWEG community a safe and peaceful holiday, and look forward to welcoming you in 2024.

To help you achieve your 2024 goals, IWEG is offering a special promotion of early bird rates for the first 50 new registrants for 2024 WSET and Wine Scholar Guild courses!

Use the code early24 at checkout to receive 10 per cent off eligible courses! This special offer is effective December 7th and will run until January 2nd. The promotion is not retroactive to existing registrations prior to this date.

WSET Diploma in-class and online courses are not included in this offer.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Online

Image of a white wine grapes on a vine with the logo WSET Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the text WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Online

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

Online

IWEG offers online WSET courses through WSET’s Online Classroom, which allows you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator. This course is based around a 5-week structured online program with a recommendation of six hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. The course follows a weekly structure, but you can work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars. Regular access and participation in the course online activities is essential for this mode of study. You may contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course. Each week includes a series of independent and/or group activities to help students understand wine label terminology and recognize the styles produced by the main grape varieties in key wine regions. You are advised to taste a range of wines during your studies though it is not mandatory for this course. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Please note that it is your responsibility to source these wine samples and the cost of these is not included in the tuition fee. You can post your tasting notes in the WSET Online Classroom for review by the educator.

Course details

This intermediate-level course is for those entering a profession in the wine industry as well as for enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge in a structured way. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you’ll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence.

Prerequisite: None.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is the perfect wine course for anyone wishing to learn about a wide range of grapes and styles, as well as those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You’ll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown and the styles of wine they produce.

This 17-hour course provides fundamental product knowledge and systematic tasting skills. Expect to spend 11 hours on preparation and review outside of the classroom.

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
    • Produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
  • How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of:
    • Sparkling wines
    • 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

Upon successful completion of a 50-question multiple-choice exam, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

All WSET textbooks and study guides are in an eBook format.

View the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification for more information about the course.

Upcoming courses

Monday, January 1st - Sunday, February 4th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2411APP. Course fee payment due Friday, December 15th at noon.

Monday, January 8th - Sunday, February 11th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2412APP. Course fee payment due Friday, December 15th at noon.

Monday, January 22nd - Sunday, February 25th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2413APP. Course fee payment due Friday, January 12th at noon.

Monday, February 5th - Sunday, March 10th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2414APP. Course fee payment due Friday, January 26th at noon.

Monday, February 19th - Sunday, March 24th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2415APP. Course fee payment due Friday, February 9th at noon.

Monday, March 4th - Sunday, April 7th. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2416APP. Course fee payment due Friday, February 23rd at noon.

Monday, March 18th - Sunday, April 21st. Online examination through a remote invigilation service: exam date to be agreed with program administrator after enrollment. Course code: O2WI2417APP. Course fee payment due Friday, March 8th at noon.