WSET Level 2 Award in Wines [October 25- November 8]
Sundays, October 25th and November 1st from 9:30AM-5:00PM PT & November 8th, 9:00AM-1:00PM PT
Online Exam on November 15th, 2026 at 12:00pm PT (Noon)
(alternate exam dates and in person paper-based exams are also available)
About Level 2:
If you know the basic wine grapes—that Chardonnay is a white wine and Cabernet Sauvignon is usually red—then begin at Level 2. This beginner to intermediate wine course offers greater breadth and depth of material, more tasting opportunities and additional classroom hours compared to Level 1. It’s for anyone who:
• Works in wine or who want a career in the industry
• Has a serious interest in deepening their wine knowledge
• Wishes to become a more confident wine taster
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of 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. 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.
For the complete specification for this course click here.
Tastings are provided as part of the in-person class. All students are given access to our online learning platform which includes recordings of lectures, quizzes, and study tips.
This limited-size class will be held in person at Wine So Cru, Berkeley, CA.
Cost: $895
Price includes all study materials, class wines, online examination (one attempt), and WSET registration fees.
(PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST)
Location: Wine So Cru, 800 University Avenue, Berkeley, CA
Instructor: CWS Faculty