It will also introduce the Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT), which will be followed when tasting each wine. Level 2 is an ideal introduction to the world of international wines and wine law, and is suitable for beginners as well as those who have already studied South African wines.
The Premium WSET Level 2 Award in Wines will run over 12 weeks from the 5th of August 2024 at our tasting room in Observatory, Cape Town, and sessions will span three hours instead of the normal two to accommodate the increased tasting selection. Each evening will also include light snacks. The course will finish with a written exam, after which successful candidates will receive a certificate and lapel pin.
This premium offering will also include:
- A bonus lecture and deep dive into SA wine, exploring the wines of both classic and avantgarde producers
- A field trip to Tim Atkin MW’s annual South Africa tasting, where we’ll taste his top wines of the year
- A visit to a premium local producer for a behind-the-scenes cellar tour with their winemaking team
To meet the very highest expectations, we’ll be pouring some of our finest imports and small, hand-picked parcels of top local wines. You can look forward to premium Bordeaux, Burgundy and superstars from Spain and Italy, such as La Rioja Alta and Querciabella. This course is presented in partnership with the International Wine Education Centre(IWEC). IWEC is Africa’s first approved programme provider for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) – the world leader in wine and spirit education.
Course Schedule
Day/Time: Monday evenings, from 6pm to 9pm
Start date: 5 August 2024 (no class on Monday, 23 September)
Exam date: 21 October 2024
Location: Wine Cellar, Observatory
Topics Covered
- What is Wine & How is it Made?
- Types & Styles of Wine
- Learn how to taste and describe wine using WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting.
- Grape Varieties & Wines from the worlds premium wine producing regions
- Storage & Service of Wines
- Pairing Food & Wines
Included in the Course
- All tuition
- All course materials
- Exam fees
- International courier costs (exams are marked in London)
- Tasting of 45+ international and local premium wines
- Tim Atkin 95pt Tasting ticket
- Complimentary Gabriel Glas Glass
- Local winery visit and tour
- Additional South Africa focused study session
- Light snacks during class
- Domestic courier costs for your course books
- Certificate with lapel pin when you pass
- Domestic courier costs for your certificate and lapel pin
Exam
You have one hour to complete the exam which comprises 50 multi-choice questions and a pass mark of 55%. As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London to be marked, to ensure global continuity with the results. WSET inform us of your results by email and as soon as we know we will inform you. A certificate and metal lapel pin for successful candidates will follow from London shortly afterwards. If you are unsuccessful, you are able to retake the exam without having to retake the course if you do not wish to.