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Qualification
Qualification
Qualification
Qualification
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
This 3-day WSET course and qualification opens up a world of wine discovery, exploring both international and indigenous grape varieties and how they shine in different regions. Our fantastic sommeliers will teach you how to use professional, technical language in an accessible way, bridging the gap between wine expert and everyday enthusiast.
£485
Wednesday Jan 8th 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fully booked
Wednesday Mar 26th 2025
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Places available
When booking one of the above dates, please ensure you can attend all three days for your course:
Course starts: Wednesday 26th March 2025
> Second day: Thursday 27th March 2025
> Third day: Friday 28th March 2025
Our WSET (Wine and Spirit Education Trust) courses offer everyone the chance to earn an internationally recognised qualification in wine with us here at the Gordon Ramsay Academy.
In the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, you will embark on an exciting journey to become confident in the world of wine. This course is taught by Gordon Ramsay Restaurant sommeliers and wine experts, sharing their incredible knowledge and experience alongside the WSET course material.
First, you will master the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT), which teaches you how to taste and describe wine with professional accuracy.
Next, it will dive into how environmental factors, grape-growing techniques, wine-making processes, and maturation impact the style and quality of wines.
The course focuses on eight key grape varieties, exploring how they express themselves in various regions. Beyond that, it will explore 22 regionally important grape varieties and how wine styles differ across 70 geographical indications (GIs). You will also cover sparkling wines, fortified wines, and how production techniques shape these styles.
During the course you will taste 38 wines from around the world. The course includes 18 hours of expert-led tuition, giving you in-depth guidance, plus 14 hours of home study to dive deeper into the material at your own pace.
At the end of the course, there is a 60-minute multiple-choice exam designed to test your understanding and set you on the path to becoming a confident wine enthusiast. All those who pass will receive an official certificate and a WSET lapel pin.
Know someone who is a wine-lover? You can gift them a voucher to take the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines on a date that suits them. Buy a wine course gift voucher here.
Current course dates:
- Wednesday 26th March / Thursday 27th March / Friday 28th March 2025
Please ensure you read the Terms & Conditions prior to booking this course.
Course requirements: You are required to provide authorised photographic ID (e.g. passport, photo driving licence or national ID card) in order to take the examination.
All participants must be over 18 years old.
No previous experience of Wine Tasting is necessary to join this course. You do not need to have taken the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
Course dates: Held on 3 separate days - please check your course booking for the exact days
Course starts: 9.30am, arrive anytime from 9am to check in at reception
Course finishes: 4.30pm
Course size: Maximum 8 guests (please note, the course may be subject to rescheduling if less than a minimum 4 guests are attending)
Course details:
- How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®(SAT)
- How environmental factors, grape-growing, wine-making and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from eight principal grape varieties:
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiraz
- The different styles and qualities of wines:
- Made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- Produced in over 70 geographical indications (GIs) around the world
- How grape varieties and wine-making processes influence key styles of:
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
- Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
- Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
- Principles of food and wine pairing
What’s included:
- Expert guidance from our top Sommeliers and wine educators
- All wines and equipment
- WSET Level 2 study materials and resources
- Refreshments throughout the course and a scheduled lunch break (please note, lunch is not provided)
- 60-minute multiple choice examination
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines certificate and WSET lapel pin for those who pass the course (collected by or posted to guests once all exams have been assessed by WSET)
For more information, please view the WSET course specification.
Gordon tries to visit the Academy when he can and loves following what you’re all doing on social media. Our WSET courses are hosted by brilliant sommeliers and wine experts who will be passing on tons of knowledge from their own training and experience in restaurants around the world.
Of course! If booking for six or more to take the qualification at once, please get in touch with our Private Dining and Events team who can help you plan your course with us.
WSET courses are open to anyone over 18 years of age to take part in. You do not need any prior knowledge to take Level 1 Award in Wine, making it a great introduction for anyone interested in learning more about the world of wine.
If you have any accessibility needs or if there's anything we can do to help make your experience more comfortable, please let us know in the booking form or give us a call to chat through.
The WSET Level 1 Award in Wines does include a food pairing element but all tasting dishes and ingredients are optional. We may not be able to adapt these on the day as all dishes are prepared specifically to showcase certain flavour profiles alongside the wines.
You can still let us know any specific requirements on the booking form so that the team can be aware of this during your course.
We unfortunately cannot guarantee an allergen or nut-free environment in any of our kitchens.
All wines, equipment and ingredients are provided, along with your course materials. You may want to make notes during the course and are welcome to bring stationery or small laptops/tablets to do so.
You will take your examination during your course at The Academy. This is externally marked by WSET and therefore is not awarded on the day. Participants will be notified in a timely manner of their results and successful participants will receive their certificates and pin badges in the post.
For more information on the examinations, resit options and more, please see the WSET Terms and Conditions.
We’re handily located in Woking town centre, have a look at our Contact page for all location and travel advice.
Great idea! We’ve got several gift voucher options starting from just £10. All e-vouchers can be emailed over instantly so make great last-minute gifts.
If booking a specific class or event on behalf of someone else, please ensure you provide their details and requirements in the attendee part of the booking form.
Lucky you! Simply put the voucher code into the Promo/Voucher code box during checkout and the voucher amount will be taken off your order. For full details on how to redeem your voucher, please see our How to redeem a voucher page.
Vouchers are valid for 12 months from purchase and can be redeemed against one order (including any classes, events and products but excluding gift vouchers) – we regret that we are unable to offer a refund or credit for any outstanding balance.
No problem. We understand sometimes things come up unexpectedly - please just let us know as soon as possible and we'll always try and reschedule your booking to another date if we can.
You can call us on 020 7352 2442, email us on woking@gordonramsayacademy.com or amend your booking in your account up to one week before the class start time. If there are no other suitable dates available or you'd like to switch to a different class or event, please get in touch with our team.
Due to the preparation required for classes, we cannot guarantee being able to reschedule any bookings within 48 hours of the class start time.
Bookings can only be refunded if cancelled more than 14 days before the class. Please see our Terms and Conditions for further information.
We’d love you to share your photos and experiences with others on social media – tag @gordonramsayacademy and show everyone what you’ve been cooking!
We often photograph and film classes to share in our social and marketing but if you’re not comfortable with this, you can choose to opt out in the booking form and we’ll always check with you in class as well. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.
If you have any questions at all about what happens at the Academy, how bookings or vouchers work, your account, or how we can make sure you have the best experience you possibly can, just get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.
GORDON RAMSAY ACADEMY - WOKING, SURREY
- 57-61 Commercial Way, Woking, Surrey GU21 6HN
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