WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines
Food & Beverage
A course by
New Zealand School of Food & Wine
Deepen your understanding of wine production, styles, major regions, and systematic tasting. Suitable for wine enthusiasts and professionals seeking an internationally respected qualification.
NZ$1,720
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
NZ$1,720
inc GST
Enquire about international pricing
Core skills this course teaches
Understand the global wine regions and grape varieties
Identify major wine producing regions and the grape varieties that thrive there, including their typical styles.
Describe and evaluate wines
Apply the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine to assess, describe, and compare wines.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores global wine regions, grape varieties, wine styles, and the key factors influencing how wine is made. Students learn the systematic approach to wine tasting, food and wine pairing, label interpretation, handling, storage, and service of wine. The qualification is ideal both for passionate wine enthusiasts and those working in or aiming to enter wine, beverage, or hospitality industries. The course includes classroom instruction, guided tastings, and a final exam, offering a respected global certification from WSET.
Course Content
- How wine is made and factors influencing style
- Key white and black grape varieties
- Major wine-producing regions of the world
- Sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
- Wine label terminology
- Food and wine pairing
- WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine
- Wine service, selection, and storage
- Multiple-choice exam (50 questions)
What you need to know first
Aged 18 or over
English Requirements: NCEA Level 3, IELTS 6, or Upper-intermediate (B2) level or higher
Find these employment opportunities
Entry-level positions in wine, beverage or hospitality industriesWine retail or distribution staffSommelier assistant roles
