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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - San Diego

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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – San Diego

Take the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in San Diego with The Cool Somm. This in-person wine certification course is held at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, CA, and is designed for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals throughout San Diego County.

Ready to go beyond the basics and actually understand why wine tastes the way it does?

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is designed for anyone ready to take their wine knowledge deeper—whether you work in hospitality, are building a career in wine, or simply want to feel genuinely confident choosing, tasting, and talking about wine.

Over four relaxed, interactive evenings, we’ll explore the world’s major grape varieties and wine regions, how climate, grape growing, and winemaking influence what ends up in your glass, and how to confidently describe and assess wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting®.

You’ll leave with a much deeper understanding of the wines you already love—and the knowledge to discover a whole lot more.

Some prior wine knowledge is helpful, but you do not need to have completed WSET Level 1 to enroll. And, as always: no snobbery required.

This WSET qualification is offered through Atlanta Wine School / Vino Venue (WSET Approved Programme Provider 1368) and delivered in San Diego by The Cool Somm on its behalf.

WSET Level 2 San Diego Course Details

  • Class Dates: October 20 & 27 and November 3 & 10 | 6–10 PM

  • Exam: November 17 | 6 PM

  • Location: Fox Point Farms | Encinitas, CA

  • Standard Tuition: $899

  • Hospitality Industry: $799

  • Groups of 4+: $849/person

  • WSET study materials, all wines for tasting, expert instruction, and exam included

Come curious. Leave knowing your wine.

In partnership with Atlanta Wine School / Vino Venue – APP 1368

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WSET Level 2 Award in Wines – San Diego

Take the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines in San Diego with The Cool Somm. This in-person wine certification course is held at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, CA, and is designed for wine enthusiasts and hospitality professionals throughout San Diego County.

Ready to go beyond the basics and actually understand why wine tastes the way it does?

The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is designed for anyone ready to take their wine knowledge deeper—whether you work in hospitality, are building a career in wine, or simply want to feel genuinely confident choosing, tasting, and talking about wine.

Over four relaxed, interactive evenings, we’ll explore the world’s major grape varieties and wine regions, how climate, grape growing, and winemaking influence what ends up in your glass, and how to confidently describe and assess wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting®.

You’ll leave with a much deeper understanding of the wines you already love—and the knowledge to discover a whole lot more.

Some prior wine knowledge is helpful, but you do not need to have completed WSET Level 1 to enroll. And, as always: no snobbery required.

This WSET qualification is offered through Atlanta Wine School / Vino Venue (WSET Approved Programme Provider 1368) and delivered in San Diego by The Cool Somm on its behalf.

WSET Level 2 San Diego Course Details

  • Class Dates: October 20 & 27 and November 3 & 10 | 6–10 PM

  • Exam: November 17 | 6 PM

  • Location: Fox Point Farms | Encinitas, CA

  • Standard Tuition: $899

  • Hospitality Industry: $799

  • Groups of 4+: $849/person

  • WSET study materials, all wines for tasting, expert instruction, and exam included

Come curious. Leave knowing your wine.

In partnership with Atlanta Wine School / Vino Venue – APP 1368

Your WSET Educator

Taught by a WSET Diploma holder, sommelier, and professional wine educator, this course is designed to give you the knowledge, tasting skills, and internationally recognized qualification to feel truly confident in the world of wine.

Whether you're looking to advance your career in wine or hospitality, deepen your personal wine knowledge, or you're simply the person who always gets handed the wine list at dinner, this is where wine starts to really click.

What Is the WSET Level 2 Exam?

The course includes four evenings of instruction followed by a dedicated exam night on November 17. The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines is assessed by a 50-question multiple-choice examination.

WSET Level 2 San Diego FAQs

Do I need to take WSET Level 1 before Level 2?
No. You do not need to complete WSET Level 1 before enrolling in Level 2. Some prior wine knowledge is helpful, but Level 1 is not a prerequisite.

Where is the WSET Level 2 course held?
Classes are held at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, California, making the course convenient for students throughout San Diego and North County San Diego.

Who should take WSET Level 2?
WSET Level 2 is a great fit for wine enthusiasts as well as hospitality and wine industry professionals looking to build a more comprehensive understanding of major grape varieties, regions, wine styles, labeling terms, and tasting.

What is included in the course fee?
Your tuition includes WSET study materials, wines for classroom tastings, instruction, and the WSET Level 2 examination.

Is WSET Level 2 an in-person course?
Yes. This WSET Level 2 course is taught in person in Encinitas, San Diego County.

FAQ

  • The level 2 WSET Specification can be found here

  • Emily Kennett, a WSET Diploma Holder, and certified WSET educator. Emily has over a decade of experience in the wine industry, from distribution, to service, and education.

    Emily is teaching in San Diego, CA as a satellite educator for ATLANTA WINE SCHOOL / VINO VENUE - APP 1368.

  • All materials such as textbooks, workbooks, and in class powerpoints. Wines for tasting, and the final exam are also included.

  • Additional Terms and conditions can be viewed here

  • Candidates who successfully complete the certification course and pass the examination will have gained:

    • WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits certificate

    • WSET lapel pin

    • Training in the broad range of wine, spirits and liqueur and the knowledge to help you in sales, hospitality and wholesale areas of the industry

    • Tutored blind tasting experience using the WSET methodology

    • Ability to access a wine's quality and price

    • Ability to move onto the Level III: Award in Wines Qualification