WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits focuses on the main categories of wines with an emphasis on production methods, styles and the local and global wine markets. The course also has a spirits session at the end that covers the main styles of spirits, their styles and their production methods.
The course consists of 16 classroom hours and a one-hour examination of 50 multiple choice questions at the end. The passing score for the examination is 55%. There is a guided tasting of 46 wines and 4 spirits within the classroom time.
This course is offered at a special TEXSOM price of $695 plus shipping ($20) vs the regular price of $795.
You can take WSET Level 2 at TEXSOM without registering for the TEXSOM conference.
Registration deadline is Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Tuition fee is inclusive of all course materials, instruction, wines and spirits to be tasted and the examination fees. Once you register for the course, your materials will be shipped to you before the start of the first class. To register for the course, please scroll to the bottom of the page and use the “Add to Cart” button.
Location
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Meeting room: Fairway Ranch
4150 North MacArthur Boulevard
Irving, TX 75038
Course Schedule
Thursday August 9, 2018
09:00 am – 09:15 am Enrollment
09:15 am – 11:30 am Introduction and Tasting Technique
Break
12:00 pm – 01:00 pm Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price, labeling Laws
Break
02:00 pm – 03:00 pm Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price, labeling Laws Cont’d (Tasting)
Break
03:30 pm – 05:30 pm Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Friday August 10, 2018
09:00 am – 11:00 am Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
Break
11:30 am – 01:30 pm Syrah, Grenache and Riesling
Break
02:30 pm – 05:30 pm Other White and Black Grapes
Saturday August 11, 2018
09:00 am – 11:00 am Sparkling Sweet and Fortified Wines
Break
11:30am – 12:30pm Spirits
Break
01:30 pm – 02:45 pm EXAMINATION
FLOOR PLAN
Terms and Refund Policy: No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after Thursday July 19th. To take the exam on August 11th, you need to complete your payment, and fill out and email the registration form that will be sent to you after your payment has been received by Wednesday, July 25th.