WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
WSET Level 2 wine revision, without the waffle.
The whole WSET Level 2 syllabus in one offline app: 82 learning objectives, 374 flashcards and 466 exam-style questions, with an explanation behind every answer. Work through the course in order, or let the app find the gaps.
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- Qualification
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
- Exam format
- 50 multiple-choice questions
- Exam time
- 60 minutes
- Pass mark
- 55%
- Free to try
- 7 of 13 chapters
What is inside
Built around the specification, not around a generic quiz bank.
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The whole syllabus
Six syllabus areas and 13 chapters, mapped against the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification. Nothing outside the course, and nothing missing from it.
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Written by a wine tutor
Every card and question was written and is maintained by Natalie Rebecchi, who holds the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and teaches at Nottingham Wine School.
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Four ways to revise
Basic Mode walks the course in order. Advanced Mode lets you choose. Adaptive Mode brings back what you keep getting wrong. Custom Mode builds the session you want.
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An explanation every time
A right answer is not enough on its own. Every question explains why the answer is right, so a lucky guess still teaches you something.
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Works offline
Your progress lives on your device and the app needs no connection. Revise on a train, in a tasting room or anywhere with no signal.
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One payment, no subscription
7 of the 13 chapters are free, so you can test the app properly. One in-app purchase unlocks the rest for good.
The syllabus, chapter by chapter
The app follows the structure of the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification. Each chapter pairs cards to learn with questions on the same material, so you can check what has stuck before moving on.
Environmental influences and grape growing
How vineyard conditions and grape-growing options influence wine style and quality.
- Vineyard foundations 4 objectives · 18 cards · 20 questions Free
- Growing environment 4 objectives · 14 cards · 20 questions Free
- Origin and vineyard labelling 2 objectives · 11 cards · 15 questions Free
Winemaking and bottle aging
How winemaking and bottle aging influence wine style and quality.
- Winemaking foundations 4 objectives · 9 cards · 13 questions Free
- Winemaking options and aging 4 objectives · 18 cards · 22 questions Free
Principal grape varieties
Factors influencing the style of wine.
- Black grape varieties 10 objectives · 51 cards · 68 questions Free
- White grape varieties 9 objectives · 50 cards · 67 questions Free
Regionally important grape varieties
Factors influencing the style of wine.
- Black grape varieties 15 objectives · 73 cards · 87 questions Paid
- White grape varieties 12 objectives · 58 cards · 71 questions Paid
Sparkling and fortified wines
How production processes influence sparkling and fortified wine styles.
- Sparkling wines 6 objectives · 25 cards · 27 questions Paid
- Fortified wines 3 objectives · 15 cards · 18 questions Paid
Storage, service and food pairing
Key principles for storing, serving and pairing wine.
- Storage and service 4 objectives · 13 cards · 17 questions Paid
- Food and wine pairing 5 objectives · 19 cards · 21 questions Paid
Try the kind of questions you will meet
Six questions from across the course. Open a question to reveal the answer and the explanation behind it.
Environmental influences and grape growing · Climate and wine style Which wine style is associated with a cool climate? Show answer
- More acidity and lighter bodyCorrect
- More tannin and more alcohol
- Sweetness and low acidity
- Less acidity and fuller body
Why: A cool climate has a temperature of 16.5°C or below, and the wines are lower in alcohol, lighter in body, lower in tannin and higher in acidity.
Winemaking and bottle aging · Alcoholic fermentation What does yeast convert grape sugar into during alcoholic fermentation? Show answer
- Alcohol and carbon dioxideCorrect
- Water and oxygen
- Oak and lees
- Tannin and acid
Why: Alcoholic fermentation needs sugar and yeast. The yeast turns the sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
Principal grape varieties · Cabernet Sauvignon Which description fits Cabernet Sauvignon? Show answer
- Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium body
- High acidity, low tannin, light body
- High acidity, high tannin, medium to full bodyCorrect
- Low acidity, low tannin, full body
Why: Cabernet Sauvignon is typically high in acidity, has high tannin and a medium to full body. It is deeply coloured.
Regionally important grape varieties · Tempranillo Which aromas are typical of Tempranillo? Show answer
- Lychee and rose
- Red and black fruit with leatherCorrect
- Green apple and lemon
- Green pepper and asparagus
Why: Typical aromas of Tempranillo are strawberry and red cherry; blackberry and black plum; dried fruit, leather and mushroom.
Sparkling and fortified wines · Traditional method What happens during the second fermentation in the traditional method? Show answer
- It ferments again in the bottle, trapping carbon dioxide as pressureCorrect
- The wine is boiled to drive off the alcohol before it is bottled
- The grapes are pressed again and the juice ferments a second time
- The wine is filtered and the yeast is added back in before bottling
Why: In the traditional method, yeast and sugar are added to a base wine that has already fermented once, and a second fermentation follows in the bottle. The carbon dioxide is trapped and becomes the fizz.
Storage, service and food pairing · Sweetness and umami How can sweet food make wine seem? Show answer
- Lower in alcohol
- Less acidic and sweeter
- More fruity and less bitter
- More drying and bitterCorrect
Why: Sweet food makes wine seem more drying and bitter, more acidic, less sweet and less fruity. A dessert with a light, crisp wine is the classic mismatch.
These are original questions written for the app. They are not past paper or official examination questions.
One payment. The whole course.
Start with the free chapters. If the app works for you, one payment unlocks the rest of the course.
Questions, answered
Is this official WSET material?
No. It is an independent study aid written for this app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by WSET, and it does not reproduce WSET examination questions.
Does it cover the whole WSET Level 2 syllabus?
Yes. The course covers all six syllabus areas in the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines specification, from environmental influences and grape growing through to storage, service and food pairing.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. 7 of the 13 chapters are free, including the vineyard, winemaking and principal grape variety chapters. The remaining chapters unlock with one in-app purchase.
How much does it cost?
The app is free to download and 7 of the 13 chapters are free. One in-app purchase unlocks the whole course. There is no subscription and no recurring charge. The current price is shown in the store before you buy.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Cards, questions and your progress all live on your device. You do not need an account or a connection to revise.
Which devices does it run on?
It runs on Android phones and tablets, and on iPhone and iPad. The Android app is on Google Play now; the App Store listing is coming soon.
Will it guarantee I pass?
No revision app can promise that. What it does is cover the syllabus, give you plenty of exam-style practice and explain every answer so you can see where the marks come from.
An independent study aid. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or approved by WSET.