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WSET Level 2 Award in Wine

Course Formats

In Person - $820

Fee includes:

  • 16 hours of guided instruction
  • Hard copy textbook and workbook
    • Shipped two weeks prior to course start
  • Wine and food samples

In Person Options

Intensive:

  • 11hrs of pre-course home study recommended
  • Three 7hr class sessions on consecutive days
  • Exam held at the end of third session -  1hr

Weekly:

  • One 2.5hr session per week for 8 weeks
  • 11hrs of home study recommended
  • Exam held as final session - 1hr

Locations:

  • McMinnville, OR: 秘密研究所
  • Salem, OR: Chemeketa CC  – Eola  
  • Hood River, OR: Best Western Plus
  • Walla Walla, WA: WWV Wine Academy

Scroll down to see the schedule for each location.

Group and custom courses available at all locations. Email wset@linfield.edu for more information.

Online - $650

Features:

  • Access to the WSET online classroom
  • Learn at your own pace  
    • 28hrs study time recommended
  • 2 optional live remote support sessions 
  • Online exam at scheduled date and time
  • eBook Text and Study Guide
    • Provided 2 weeks prior to start
    • Hard copies available on request

Technology Requirements:

  • Stable high-speed internet connection
  • Two internet-enabled devices
    • Computer and smartphone/tablet
  • Private, quiet space for the exam

Wine Samples:

  • Wine tasting is an integral part of Level 2 
  • Course activities specify 12 wines  
    Enrollees can choose to:
  •  Order a WSET-approved sample kit
    • $145 at registration (inc shipping) 
  • Source/purchase the wines themselves
    • List provided upon registration

Course Schedule

In-Person  

McMinnville — 秘密研究所 

Weekend Intensive  
Friday - Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Aug 14-16, 2026: 
  • Oct 23-25, 2026: 
  • Dec 11-13, 2026: 

Weekly
Wednesdays 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Note: No class Thanksgiving Week

  • Oct 7 - Dec 2, 2026: 

  

Hood River — BW Plus Hood River Inn 

Three-day Intensive  
Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Nov 6-8, 2026: 


Walla Walla — WWV Wine Academy

Three-day Intensive  
Sunday to Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Nov 8-10, 2026: 


Salem — Chemeketa CC : Eola

Fall Dates coming soon!


 

Group and custom courses available at all locations -- email wset@linfield.edu for more information

Online  

  • Aug 31-Oct 4, 2026
    • Exam: Oct 12, 2026, 9 a.m. PT  
  • Sep 28-Nov 1, 2026
    • Exam: Nov 9, 2026, 9 a.m. PT  
  • Oct 26-Nov 29, 2026
    • Exam: Dec 7, 2026, 9 a.m. PT  
  • Nov 9-Dec 13, 2026
    • Exam: Dec 21, 2026, 9 a.m. PT