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WSET LEVEL 2 AWARD IN WINES AND SPIRITS
July 24, 2017 @ 10:00 am - July 27, 2017 @ 4:30 pm PDT
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits
EVENT DETAILS
Date: July 24, 26 & 27, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday | 10 am – 4:30pm
For individuals seeking a core understanding of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions in which they are grown. You’ll learn about the styles of wines produced from these grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology. A basic overview of the key categories of spirits and liqueurs will also be provided. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin.
What you’ll learn
- How wine is made
- What factors influence wine style
- The key white and black grape varieties and their characteristics
- The important wine-producing regions of the world in which these grapes are grown
- The production of sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
- Label terminology
- Food and wine pairing principles
- The principal categories of spirits and liqueurs, and how they are made
- How to describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT).
Please call us at 604.278.7725 for titution fee or register.