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

$950 – Includes course tuition, study materials, wine samples, the final examination, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the exam.

This 5-class course will be held at Echelon Wine Bar in Richmond on the following dates: March 2, 9, 15, 23, and 30 with the exam on April 13.  Each class meets from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  The exam on April 13 is from 6:00pm – 7:00pm.

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;  the WSET study pack (workbook and textbook); practice quizzes; wines for tasting during each class session; and the final 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 consists of 50 multiple choice questions which students have 1 hour to complete.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are enrolled in a course but unable to attend the exam associated with that course may register and pay online for a future “exam-only” session by visiting the course listing on our website for the relevant qualification level. Exams for reschedules are held at the Capital Wine School in Washington, DC or online with remote invigilation. This procedure applies to all subsequent rescheduling requests.

Additional Information

Study materials are given to students at the first class.

Lapel pins are available upon request for students who pass the exam. Pins may be picked up at a future event at the Capital Wine School or mailed within the U.S. for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

If you are purchasing this course as a gift for someone else and use your own email address so that the recipient does not receive a confirmation, you MUST email info@capitalwineschool.com after registering to provide us with the participant’s email address for exam registration purposes. Failure to provide the participant’s email address may cause problems with exam registration and certificate issuance.

To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.