WSET Level 2 Award in Wines at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg

$850 – Includes course tuition, study materials, postage for mailing of certificates of achievement to addresses in the US, and the final examination

This 5-class course will be held at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg on the following dates: February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20 with the exam on March 27. Each class meets from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  The exam also begins at 6:00 p.m.

The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. While the course provides an overview of the wines of the world, including main wine grapes and regions, it also covers factors affecting wine quality and style, grape growing, and basic winemaking practices. The course emphasizes tasting assessment and the skills required to describe the aromas and tastes of wine. It helps to develop fundamental tasting and assessment skills. During each class session, students will taste 4-6 wines. The exam takes 1 hour and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, an internationally recognized credential in the wine industry.

The course fee includes the 5 classes at Echelon Wine Bar; PDF copies of the class lectures; the WSET course book, study guide, and guide to the systematic approach to tasting wine; practice quizzes; wines for tasting during each class session; and the exam at Echelon Wine Bar.

Note: This is a structured educational class with seated tastings and classroom style lectures.

17 Guided Learning Hours (including one hour for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study.

For detailed information about the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, please click here to download a PDF of the WSET’s Specifications.

Exam Information

The exam is in-person at Echelon Wine Bar and consists of 50 multiple choice questions which students have 1 hour to complete.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are unable to attend the scheduled exam may request to defer to one of our other scheduled exams at the Capital Wine School’s main campus in Washington, DC. Please review the following document for deadlines and fees associated with reschedule requests. Students will also receive an email reminder approximately one week before the rescheduling deadline: WSET Exams Rescheduling Deadlines & Fees

Additional Information

Study materials are given to students at the first class. Requests for advance mailing of study materials will be contingent upon inventory and will incur a $15 mailing fee.

*Because they tend to damage the certficates of achievement when mailed together, we are no longer including lapel pins with certficate mailings. Students who pass the exam and wish to collect the lapel pin for this qualification may email info@capitalwineschool.com to make an appointment to pick it up, or to request separate shipping for an additional fee.

Any cancelations or requests for rescheduling must be received on or before February 14, 2023.