We’re offering a special version of the Level 2 Wines Online course that starts on July 14th, taught by Master of Wine Dilek Caner. This course includes an optional tasting session with Dilek on August 24th, followed by the exam at the TEXSOM Conference, providing a unique opportunity for personalized guidance.
If these dates do not work for your schedule, you can always select other dates and times on our main registration page for WSET Level 2 Wines Online Course and Exam.
Course Duration: 5 weeks online.
Course, Exam and Materials Fee: $595 plus shipping and tax.
The Schedule:
The online course runs from Monday, July 14, 2025, to Sunday, August 17, 2025. There are no fixed meeting times apart from the optional weekly Zoom or Chat sessions. If these sessions don’t fit your schedule, you can always access the Zoom recordings or view the Chat transcripts on the course platform.
Throughout the course, you’ll take part in a variety of student activities, including weekly tasks, a group tasting area, multiple-choice feedback tests, and instructional videos. Each week features a mix of independent and collaborative activities designed to help you understand wine label terminology and recognize the styles of key grape varieties from major wine regions.
You’ll be encouraged—but not required—to purchase and taste selected wines on your own. You’re welcome to post your tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review and feedback from the educator.
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 9:00am – 11:00am – In-person tasting session with Dilek Caner, Master of Wine
Sun Aug 24, 2025, 11:00am – 12:00pm – In-person Exam
Tasting and Exam Location:
Irving Convention Center
500 W Las Colinas Blvd.
Irving, TX 75039
Week 1. Wine and the Consumer
A live Zoom session will be scheduled based on participants’ availability and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend in real time.
- Introduction
- Tasting and Evaluating Wine
- Pairing, Serving and Storing Wine
- Revision Flashcards: Wine and the Consumer
Week 2. Factors Affecting Quality and Style
- The Vineyard
- The Winery
- Live Online Chat Session
- Comparing Winemaking Options
- Revision Flashcards: Factors Affecting Quality and Style
Week 3. Still White Wines
- Principal White Grape Varieties
- Regional White Grape Varieties
- Live Online Chat Session
- Comparing White Wines
- Revision Flashcards: Still White Wines
Week 4. Still Red Wines
- Principal Black Grape Varieties
- Regional Black Grape Varieties
- Live Online Chat Session
- Comparing Red Wines
- Revision Flashcards: Still Red Wines
Week 5. Sparkling and Fortified Wines
A live Zoom session will be scheduled based on participants’ availability and will be recorded for those who are unable to attend in real time.
- Sparkling Wines
- Fortified Wines
- Revision Flashcards: Sparkling and Fortified Wines