Level 2 Award

Wines : Looking behing the label

New for 2019, "Wines: Looking behind the label" is the official WSET textbook supporting WSET's Level 2 Award in Wines.
It has been written to help you understand how the grape variety, growing environment and winemaking choices influence the styles of wines produced around the world.
The text is supported throughout with full colour maps, diagrams and photographs.

Introduction
Every year there are new crops of grapes and new wines ta discover and enjoy. Each vintage is different but there are certain things that remain true, and this means that grape varieties and the wines made from them are recognisable from one year ta the next.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines focuses on these constants. How are grapes grown? How is wine made? How do sparkling wines get their bubbles? Above ail else, though, this qualification looks at grape varieties and what they contribute ta individual wines that are found throughout the world. Some, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are grown successfully in nearly every wine-producing country. Others, such as Albario and Corvina, are local specialities that give the world of wine the variety that is such fun ta explore.
This completely new book has been written ta help you understand how the grape vanety, growing environment and winemaking choices influence the styles of wines produced around the world. We hope that you enjoy reading it and discovering more about the fascinating world of wine.
I wish you every success with your WSET studies and hope your thirst for knowledge continues to grow as you delve deeper into the fascinating world of wine.

Ian Harris MBE, DipWSET