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Registration deadline:
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Thursday, October 12th, 2023
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Class start date:
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Monday, October 16th, 2023
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Exam date:
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Monday, Nov 20th, 2023
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Schedule:
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Oct 16th, 23rd, 30th, Nov 6th, 13th and 20th.
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Time:
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6:00pm to 9:00pm |
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Instructor:
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Keith Nicholson
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Taste of Legacy
1637 Manitoba Street
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 0B5
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What’s Included
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- A Hard Copy version of the study pack, with a study guide and ‘Looking behind the label’ text, and the SAT.
- The study pack will be given to you on the first day of class.
- Exam fees.
- All in-class tasting samples
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Course Description:
The WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines is a beginner- to intermediate-level qualification exploring wines, suitable for industry professionals and wine enthusiasts.
This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or 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. 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.
Successful candidates will be able to interpret the labels of the major wines and spirits of the world and give basic guidance on appropriate selection and service, as well as understand the principles of wine tasting and evaluation.
What you'll learn:
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
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How environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking, and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
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The style and quality of wines made from 22 regionally important grape varieties produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world.
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How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of sparkling wines and fortified wines.
- Key labeling 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.
