This qualification is intended for beginners wishing to learn about a wide range of wines or those seeking to build on the introductory knowledge gained with the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines. You'll gain knowledge of the principal and regionally important grape varieties of the world, the regions in which they are grown, and the styles of wine they produce. Through a combination of tasting and theory, you'll explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn how to describe these wines with confidence. By the end of this course, you will have a thorough understanding of the environmental influences and grape-growing options and their impact on the style and quality of wine, the influence of winemaking and bottle ageing, the style and quality of wine made from the principal grape, regionally important black and white grape varieties, as well as key principles and processes involved in storage, service and pairing of a variety of wines. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin. For any questions - please email wset@conestogac.on.ca
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2026 registration is now open.In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery