Study guides for the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
These guides cover the parts of WSET Level 2 that people find hardest to hold in their heads: the exam format, the tasting framework, the grape varieties, and the habit of tasting itself. They are free to read, with no sign-up. Start wherever you like.
The guides
WSET Level 2 Study Guide: How to Pass the Exam
What the exam actually looks like, how the Systematic Approach to Tasting fits in, which topics carry the most marks, and a realistic study plan you can spread across a few weeks.
WSET Level 2 Grape Varieties Cheat Sheet
The key white and black grapes on the syllabus, each with its structure and flavour signature and the regions it calls home. The single most testable body of knowledge on the course.
How to Practise Wine Tasting for WSET Level 2
A step-by-step walk through the Systematic Approach to Tasting on a real glass, from holding the wine against a white background to writing a conclusion on quality.
About Verdant
Verdant is a WSET Level 2 study companion for Android. It turns the syllabus into short drills, tasting practice, and readable lessons you can do in a few minutes at a time. The full app is free with everything unlocked. A one-time purchase of 4.99 removes ads, and there are no subscriptions. Your tasting notes stay on your device.