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Recommended Tasting Samples For This L2 Online Course

The document provides a list of recommended tasting samples for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, organized by module. Each module features specific wine types, including aromatic whites, oaked and unoaked whites, high and low tannin reds, Rieslings, and sparkling wines. It also advises referring to the WSET specification for suitable alternatives if the recommended wines are difficult to find.

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Recommended Tasting Samples For This L2 Online Course

The document provides a list of recommended tasting samples for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, organized by module. Each module features specific wine types, including aromatic whites, oaked and unoaked whites, high and low tannin reds, Rieslings, and sparkling wines. It also advises referring to the WSET specification for suitable alternatives if the recommended wines are difficult to find.

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Tasting Samples

WSET® Level 2 Award


in Wines

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Recommended Tasting Samples for this Online


Course
Module 1
• An aromatic white wine, e.g. Gewurztraminer.
• Light white wine, e.g. Pinot Grigio.

Module 2
• An oaked white wine from these grape varieties, e.g. Chenin Blanc or Semillon or
Chardonnay.
• An unoaked white wine from the same grape variety as the oaked white wine.

Module 3
• A red wine with high tannins and high acidity, e.g. Haut-Médoc Cru Classé or any
suitable alternative Cabernet Sauvignon or Chianti Classico Riserva.
• A red wine with low acidity and low tannins , e.g. Beaujolais or a generic Côte du
Rhône.

Module 4
• A dry Australian Riesling.
• An off-dry to medium sweet German Riesling, e.g. Spätlese.

Module 5
• A sparkling wine produced by the traditional method, e.g. Champagne or Cava.
• A sparkling wine produced by the tank method, e.g. Prosecco DOCG or Asti DOCG.
• A Fino or Oloroso and a Port LBV or Tawny Port .

If you struggle to find these wines please refer to the recommended tasting samples
on the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Specification for suitable alternatives.
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