$850 - Includes course tuition, study materials, postage for mailing of certificates and pins, and the final examination

This 5-class course will be held at Echelon Wine Bar in Leesburg on the following dates: March 4, 11, 18, 24 and April 1 with the exam on April 8. Each class meets from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.  The exam also begins at 6:00 p.m.

The aim of the course is to focus on the key grape varieties and regions of the world. While the course provides an overview of the wines of the world, including main wine grapes and regions, it also covers factors affecting wine quality and style, grape growing, and basic winemaking practices. The course emphasizes tasting assessment and the skills required to describe the aromas and tastes of wine. It helps to develop fundamental tasting and assessment skills. During each class session, students will taste 4-6 wines. The exam takes 1 hour and consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, an internationally recognized credential in the wine industry.

The course fee includes the 5 classes at Echelon Wine Bar; PDF copies of the class lectures; the WSET course book, study guide, and guide to the systematic approach to tasting wine; practice quizzes; wines for tasting during each class session; and the exam at Echelon Wine Bar.

Note: This is a structured educational class with seated tastings and classroom style lectures.

17 Guided Learning Hours (including one hour for the examination) and 11 hours’ private study.

Click Here to Register - $850 per person
Please note: Registration is done through Capital Wine School