Wine course WSET level 2
This course is written for those who work with wine as a daily practice: what does a sommelier or store-manager tell, when and a guest or customer asks questions about wine. Being in a class means learning from each other, while having fun.
€ 640,-
Including study book, workbook and exam
Availability
Topics during this course:
- Quality starts in the vineyard
- How wine is made, aging, and wine style
- The main grape varieties worldwide
- Sparkling, sweet, and fortified wines
- Taste like a pro with the Systematic Approach to Tasting
- Including the WSET level 2 study pack
- Wine coulours flyer©, Aroma circle©, Tasting form©
- 3 Schott Zwiesel crystal tasting glasses
- Fast learning through group-support
- WSET-certified teacher
- Including the WSET level 2 exam
Practical information
| TIME: | 8 lessons of 3 hours |
| LEVEL: | Starting professionals in the hospitality industry |
| PRE-EDUCATION: | Basic Wine course Level 1 recommended |
| SELF STUDY: | Approximately 20 hours of home study |
| TASTING WINES: | Tasting wines value € 900,- |
| EXAM: | Including a national organised exam |
Excellent learning material
This course books is written by Masters of Wine. Starting point are the main wine grapes worldwide. What are the qualities of a grape in different climates, what are the winemaker’s choices, how do we taste that in the wine? Then we go into all the wine-growing regions, to get to know the different wines and styles. You don’t need to bring anything, everything is already there: course book, workbook, pen, glasses, color chart© and aroma circle©.
Our strength: personal attention
Our educators have extensive experience in the world of wines, and are super-motivated to teach. They will answer any wine-related question. The groups are small (maximum 15 people). In the first lesson we encourage the creation of a study group.
Topics of this international wine course in 8 sessions are:
- Vineyard: soil operations, harvesting, climate
- Wine making: wine cellar techniques, temperature control
- Grape varieties: the major global wine varieties, and their qualities
- Learn to read labels: sense and nonsense on a label
- Wine regions: all the important wine regions of the world and their wines
- Fortified and sparkling wines: Champagne, Sherry, Port, wine making techniques
- Sweet wines: techniques, styles, wine regions
- Wine and food pairing: how to make a good pairing
Tasting wines value € 900,-
During the course, many good and very good wines are present to taste and asses, using the international Systematic Approach to Tasting.
International recognized exam
Every WSET level 2 course ends with an internationally recognized exam.
- There are 3 exams per year.
- You can always resit an exam (for a fee).
Specifications of the WSET level 2 course.
Course price is all-in, free of VAT.
Wijnstudio is a Recognized Institute for Education, therefore no VAT is added, our prices are all-inn.
Availability
Start date: Mon 2 March 2026
Location: UnderTheGrapevine (Amsterdam)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Mon 2 March
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Mon 9 March
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Mon 16 March
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Mon 23 March
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Mon 30 March
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Mon 13 April
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Mon 20 April
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Mon 11 May
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Exam
Sat 30 May
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Tue 3 March 2026
Location: Bosman Wijnkopers (Den Haag)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Tue 3 March
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Tue 10 March
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Tue 17 March
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Tue 24 March
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Tue 7 April
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Tue 14 April
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Tue 21 April
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Tue 12 May
19:30
Bosman Wijnkopers, Frederik Hendriklaan 251, Den Haag
Exam
Sat 30 May
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Wed 4 March 2026
Location: Henri Bloem Rotterdam (Rotterdam)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Wed 4 March
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Wed 11 March
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Wed 18 March
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Wed 25 March
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Wed 1 April
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Wed 15 April
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Wed 22 April
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Wed 6 May
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Exam
Sat 30 May
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Thu 5 March 2026
Location: Le Bouchon (Den Haag)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Thu 5 March
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Thu 12 March
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Thu 19 March
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Thu 26 March
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Thu 2 April
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Thu 9 April
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Thu 23 April
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Thu 21 May
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Exam
Sat 30 May
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Thu 10 September 2026
Location: Le Bouchon (Den Haag)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Thu 10 September
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Thu 24 September
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Thu 1 October
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Thu 8 October
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Thu 15 October
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Thu 29 October
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Thu 12 November
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Thu 12 November
19:30
Le Bouchon, Valeriusstraat 51, Den Haag
Exam
Sat 5 December
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Wed 16 September 2026
Location: Henri Bloem Rotterdam (Rotterdam)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Wed 16 September
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Wed 23 September
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Wed 30 September
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Wed 7 October
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Wed 14 October
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Wed 28 October
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Wed 4 November
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Wed 18 November
19:30
Henri Bloem Rotterdam, Groenendaal 23a, Rotterdam
Exam
Sat 5 December
11:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
Start date: Tue 22 September 2026
Location: UnderTheGrapevine (Amsterdam)
Lesson 1: systematic approach to tasting, wine and food pairing
Tue 22 September
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 2: viticulture, vinification, red wines
Tue 29 September
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 3: riesling, chenin, sémillon, white
Tue 6 October
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 4: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, white
Tue 20 October
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 5: merlot, cabernet sauvignon, syrah
Tue 27 October
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 6: grenache, malbec, other reds
Tue 3 November
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 7: Italian white en red wines
Tue 17 November
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Lesson 8: sparkling and fortified wines
Tue 24 November
19:30
UnderTheGrapevine, Overtoom 424, Amsterdam
Exam
Sat 5 December
09:00
EXPO Houten, Meidoornkade 24, Meidoornkade 24, Houten
The WSET L2 course was really enjoyable. The classes took place in a wine shop, so it was a really immersive environment. Our teacher was so knowledgeable, inspirational, but also explained everything in a way that was really easy to understand. The wines we tasted were all of a great standard (some of which I still buy regularly almost a year later), and I went in to the exam feeling really confident.
