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• How to taste and describe wine using the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
• How environmental factors, grape
-growing, winemaking and maturation options influence the style and quality of wines made from 8 principal grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
- Sauvignon Blanc- Riesling
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah/Shiraz
• The style and quality of wines
- made from 22 regionally important grape varieties
- produced in over 70 Geographical Indications (GIs) around the world
• How grape varieties and winemaking processes influence key styles of
- Sparkling wines
- Fortified wines
• Key labelling terms used to indicate origin, style and quality
• Principles and processes involved in the storage and service of wine
• Principles of food and wine pairing
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