Course Programme for WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines, Spirits and other Alcoholic Beverages
Course Code CI27, Commencing Wednesday 21st January 2009 Conference Room, Temple House, Raglan Street, Harrogate
Lectures will be held at in Temple House, Raglan Street, Harrogate. Study materials will be issued on the first morning and students should read the study text after each day of lectures and read ahead prior to the next day of lectures. Please arrive promptly to begin 9.30a.m. we will finish by 4.00p.m. Tasting glasses will be provided. Students need only bring a notebook and pen.
Day 1 Monday 4th May 2009
Session 1
Introduction to Wine Tasting
Storage and Service
Food and Wine Matching
Session 2
Factors Influencing the Style of Wine
Jargon Busting
Common Faults
Session 3
Grape Varieties
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Gamay
Pinotage
Regional Focus: Burgundy, Australia, New Zealand, USA, South America and South Africa
Day 1 Monday 11th May 2009
Session 4
Cabernet Sauvignon
Sauvignon Blanc
Carmenere, Malbec, Chenin Blanc, Semillon, Muscadet, Torrontes
Regional Focus: Bordeaux, Loire, Bulgaria, California, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa
Session 5
Syrah, Shiraz, Grenache
Riesling and Pinot Gris
Rhone, Australia, Germany, Alsace
Regional Focus: Rhone, Australia, Germany, Alsace
Session 6
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Day 1 Monday 18th May 2009
Session 7
Sparkling Wines
Sweet Wines
Session 8
Fortified wines
Sherry
Port
Spirits and Liqueurs
Session 9
Revision and Exam Technique
Exam
3:00p.m. – 4:00p.m.
Results will be issued approximately 3-4 weeks after the exam.