Wine Education
WSET Level 2
Award in Wines
Go beyond the basics and explore key grape varieties and important world wine regions.
Calibrate your palate and hone your tasting skills, and understand how factors in the vineyard and winery affect a wine’s style, quality, and price.
COURSE FORMAT
In Person
COURSE DATES
April 11 & 25
May 2, 9, & 16, 2026
Course Fee
$865
WSET LEVEL 2 Awards in Wines
Who is this course for?
WSET’s 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.
What you'll learn
Completion of WSET Level 1 is not a prerequisite to WSET Level 2.
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
- How environmental factors and winemaking options affect the style and quality of wine
- The style and quality of wines made from 22 grape varieties produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and winemaking options influence styles of sparkling and fortified wines
- Key labeling terms used to indicate origin, style, and quality
- Principles and practices involved in the storage and service of wineList Item
- Principles of food and wine pairing
Date & Time
April , 2026
10 AM to 5 PM
Registration Deadline: Saturday, September 19th, 2026
This one-day, 6-hour course includes all instruction and a 45-minute, 30-question multiple choice exam. No outside study is required.
Location
Vinum 55 Scottsdale Tasting Room
15220 N. 78th Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Courses are delivered in-person at our Scottsdale, AZ tasting room and at Scottsdale Hangar One.
Have fun learning about wine, and connect with others who share your same enthusiasm for wine!
Course Fee
$425
Upon registration and payment, your course fee is non-refundable. Your study materials and exam will be scheduled/ordered at that time. This fee includes:
- Study materials
- All sample wines (6-8 wines)
- WSET Level 1 Award in Wines Exam
- Digital certificate (upon successful completion)
Cancellations
If for any reason, you are not able to take your WSET Certificate examination on your scheduled date, you must give notice to Vinum 55 University within a minimum of 30 working days.
Cancellations with over 30 working days’ notice before your exam, you may do so with no additional fee. Cancellations with less than 30 working days’ notice are subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
Exam ReSchecules & Re-Sites
Should you need to reschedule your exam after cancellation, you may do so after approval of Vinum 55 University with the following reschedule fee.
WSET Level 1 Exam Reschedule Fee: $200
Sign Up Form
WSET Level 1
Award In Wines
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 - 10 AM to 5 PM