Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In-Person

Deepen Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills

An intermediate course to expand your wine knowledge so you can confidently share it with others

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WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In-Person

A deeper look at the wines of the world

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IDEAL FOR: INTERMEDIATE

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28-35 HRS OF STUDY

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IN PERSON, 2 DAYS

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WSET LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATION

Time to Go Deeper

Everything You Need to Excel at WSET Level 2

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In-Person

$899.00$933.00

If you’re ready to go beyond the basics, WSET Level 2 offers a deeper look at the world’s wine styles and regions. You’ll also elevate your tasting skills with guided tastings of approximately 30 wines. To read the course nitty-gritty, CLICK HERE.

This course is designed to be hands-on and fun. By the end of the WSET Level 2, you’ll be able to:

  • Identify the principal grape varieties grown around the world and the different styles produced from them, including sparkling and fortified wine
  • Decode label information to understand a wine’s quality and style
  • Calibrate your tasting skills to our NVWA instructors using the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT)

A lot of wine schools offer WSET certification courses, and it can be confusing to choose the best one for you. After a decade of experience, we know exactly what students need to prepare for the test. You’ll benefit from engaging content, group activities, mock exams, and instructor support.

Sign up now for this WSET Level 2 program that promises to give you everything you need to achieve this intermediate-level certification!

Please read our In-Person refund and transfer policy before purchasing.

For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.

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WHY PREPARE FOR WSET CERTIFICATION WITH US?

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ONLINE

Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal

Accelerate your learning with access to our proprietary student platform, where you can ask questions, get answers, and engage with other wine experts.

VIRTUAL-TASTINGS

Test Taking Strategies

We don’t just teach the material, we prepare you for the tests. We provide study packs, mock exam questions and tasting activities for every level.

EXPERT-TEAM

NVWA + WSET Trained Instructors

Our industry experts are also expert instructors. We train them ourselves. They don’t just have knowledge, they also know how to share it.

Your registration includes:

WSET Level 2 is ideal for:

  • Anyone currently working in the wine industry wanting to advance
  • Those looking to work in wine and needing credentials
  • Enthusiasts wanting a structured way to deepen their wine knowledge
  • WSET Level 1 graduates OR anyone with a foundational understanding of wine (WSET Level 1 is not a prerequisite)

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

Trained WSET Instructors | Online Support | 96% pass rate for Level 2

Wine education is complex enough. Here’s how we make it easy to achieve certification:

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WSET Level 2 includes

16 hours of guided training, online support before class even begins and guided tasting with 35 wines. Exam is 1 hour (50 questions).

Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal

Get access to live webinars, plus a video library to further hone your skills and expand your knowledge.

NVWA Student-Only Community

Ask questions and get answers with NVWA certified experts. Plus, engage with our +4,000 community.

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ACE YOUR WSET CERTIFICATION

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ENROLL

You'll receive a Welcome Email with everything you need to get the most out of your experience.

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ATTEND

Join us live, ask questions, and accelerate your wine knowledge with our certified wine experts.

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TOAST

Celebrate your success with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what’s in the glass!

Frequently Asked Questions

THE NITTY GRITTY

Before you even step foot in our classroom, we offer you a complete online pre-study module which you can access immediately after enrollment (a minimum of four hours is required). This best prepares you for your Level 2 exam which takes place at the end of your in-class session. (FYI, we consistently have some of the highest WSET exam scores globally.)

In WSET Level 2, you'll gain an understanding of the principal grape varieties grown and the different styles of wine produced around the world, as well as the production of sparkling and fortified wines. The course explores the major grape varieties and important regions that define the world’s key wines in a structured and engaging format. You’ll learn about production, key labeling terminology, tasting techniques, and major classifications to help you identify wines with confidence. To earn the WSET Level 2 Award Certificate in Wine, you will need to pass the exam with 50 multiple-choice questions.

Upon successful completion of this WSET Level 2 Certification course you will have gained:

  • Training in the broad range of wine knowledge which will help you in sales, hospitality, and commercial areas of the industry.
  • WSET Tutored tasting of wines.
  • Knowledge of the systematic approach to tasting that will allow you to access a wine's quality and price
  • Level 2 Award in Wine Certification from the WSET - which is a formal qualification in wine.

Exam orders are placed 21 days prior to the exam date and you cannot change the date once that order has been placed with the WSET.  Results take 4-5 weeks to be released by WSET.

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Wine

Knowledge Level

Beginner

Certification

WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust)

Level

Level 2

Region of Study

Global

Course Type

Enthusiast, Professional

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Course Format

Online Course

Do you prefer the convenience of online learning?

We offer WSET courses online that include wine kits, live tasting webinars and virtual instruction

How We’re Different

We’re Premier, not Pretentious

We design our programs for students, not snobs. We know wines are complex, but believe wine education should be approachable and fun.

(There’s a reason we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)

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Purchase WSET Level 2 and receive a $50 smart card

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WSET LEVEL 2 Award in Wines In Person – The Nitty Gritty

COMMUNICATE and TASTE wines with your instructor during the scheduled 2-day class in person at our location 9:00am to 5:00pm local time.

PRE-COURSE STUDY: Upon enrollment, students gain access to their online course for preparation before the in-person class. Our online course study is self-paced and accessible 24/7 with videos, hands-on experiments and interactive quizzes.

ACCESS the course online for 12 months from the date of enrollment.

STUDY MATERIALS. The WSET Level 2 Wines course is supported by a study guide and workbook.  We ship out hard copy study packs to students within the continental US upon enrollment.  International students are given access to an eBook online version via the WSET Global online portal (not downloadable or printable). Ebooks are accessible for 1 year through WSET Global portal.

We are happy to accommodate students wanting hardcopy options via reliable shipping channels with proven addresses. All additional fees are payable by the student and receipt only guaranteed through the Shipper (UPS, DHL, FEDEX). Contact us with a preferred shipper and address if you wish to purchase a hardcopy version.  We will vet shipping prices and time estimates best suited for delivery.

RECOMMENDED STUDY HOURS needed to pass the exam with distinction is 28 Hours. (17 Guided Learning Hours and 11 hours of Private Study)

EXAM is conducted at the end of the 2nd day of class. It is timed with 50 multiple choice questions. While the exam fee is included in your course fee, additional fees may apply if you change exam dates outside the allowable time.

PREREQUISITE: This is an introductory course and suitable for students with little or no prior knowledge.

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

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Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

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1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

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1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

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1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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