Level 2
Level 2 Study Guides
10 in-depth study guides for the Level 2 wine certification exam.
Viticulture — Climate and SoilHow climate, soil, and topography shape wine style at Level 2Sparkling Wine Production MethodsTraditional method, tank method, and transfer method explained for Level 2Chardonnay — World StylesHow oak, MLF, and climate shape Chardonnay from Chablis to CaliforniaFortified Wines — Sherry and PortHow Sherry and Port are made and what makes each style uniqueBordeaux-Style Reds — Cabernet Sauvignon and MerlotLeft Bank vs Right Bank, grape blends, and how climate shapes Bordeaux-style red wineThe Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT)Master the structured tasting methodology used in all Level 2 and Level 3 written assessmentsSauvignon Blanc — World StylesFrom Loire Valley herbaceousness to Marlborough's tropical intensity — the full range of Sauvignon Blanc stylesPinot Noir — World StylesBurgundy, New Zealand, Oregon, and beyond — understanding Pinot Noir's many expressionsRiesling — Styles Across the WorldFrom bone-dry to lusciously sweet — understanding Riesling's remarkable stylistic rangeKey Winemaking TechniquesMalolactic fermentation, lees ageing, oak, and other winemaking decisions that shape wine style
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