Award in Wines
A deeper exploration of wines — grape varieties, regions, and winemaking for the enthusiastic learner.
WSET Level 2 builds on the fundamentals, providing a structured exploration of the major grape varieties and wine regions of the world. You will learn how climate, winemaking, and grape variety combine to create different wine styles, and develop skills to describe and compare wines with confidence.
Chapters
Grape Varieties
The major international and regional varieties — how climate, soil, and tradition shape the wine in your glass.
Wine Regions
A tour of the world's great wine regions — where grapes grow, why it matters, and what the land puts in the glass.
Winemaking Process
From grape to glass — the decisions a winemaker makes and why each one shapes the wine you taste.
Reading Wine Labels
How to decode a wine label — and what appellation systems, classifications, and regulations actually tell you about the wine inside.
Wine Styles & Classification
From featherweight Muscadet to heavyweight Barolo — understanding the full spectrum of wine styles and what creates them.