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

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

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

In-class

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

Tuesdays, January 16th - March 5th at 6pm - 8pm. Exam on Tuesday, March 19th at 6pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.

Saturdays, March 2nd - March 23rd at 9:30am - 4:30pm. No class on March 16th. Exam on Saturday, March 23rd at 1:30pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.

Tuesdays, April 2nd - May 21st at 6pm - 8pm. Exam on Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.

Saturdays, June 8th - June 22nd at 9:30am - 4:30pm. Exam on Saturday, June 22nd at 1:30pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.

Saturdays, July 6th - July 20th at 9:30am - 4:30pm. Exam on Saturday, July 20th at 1:30pm at IWEG, 211 Yonge Street, Suite 501.