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This course covers the major grape varieties and where they are grown around the world. Students are taught how to taste wine professionally using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. The program follows the U.K. based WSET course textbook used in 60 countries worldwide and includes 5～6 wine tastings every lesson. You are sure to have a splendid time enjoying learning about a variety of high quality wines.

WSET® Level 2 Award in Wines official page

Curriculum

1

Course Induction, tasting technique, pairing wine with food

2

From grapes to wine: factors influencing the production of red wines
Pinot Noir, Zinfandel/Primitivo

3

From grapes to wine: factors influencing the production of white, sweet and rosé wines
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Sémillon/Semillon, Furmint

4

Main white grape varieties of the World
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Albariño

5

Main red grape varieties of the World ①
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz

6

Main red grape varieties of the World ②
Gamay, Grenache/Garnacha, Tempranillo, Carmenère, Malbec, Pinotage

7

Grape varieties of Italy
Cortese, Garganega, Verdicchio, Fiano
Nebbiolo, Barbera, Corvina, Sangiovese, Montepulciano

8

Sparkling wines, fortified wines

Examination

Seating Capacity

24 people

Target

• Those who want to learn about wine in a thorough and systematic way.
• Those who have obtained a sommelier certification and want to learn the WSET method from the basics.

• No other WSET accredited school instructors will be allowed to attend the course.

Place

CAPLAN Wine Academy AOYAMA
PASONA SQUARE. 16F, 3-1-30, Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Map

Fee

Regular Price 100,100 yen (tax included)

Early bird 94,600 yen(tax included)
＊Discount available only for those who apply by Sunday, March 8th.

• To be paid within three days after course application.
• Includes wines, textbook and examination fee
• Students attending for the first time a course at Caplan Wine Academy need to pay 5,500 yen for registration, tax included.

Rescheduling

Rescheduling a class is possible upon request before the class date. Please contact the office.
However, if the desired class is full (for example due to a high number of students rescheduling to said class), other dates may be offered.

Please note that it is not possible to reschedule to a hybrid course class, or to transfer from a classroom course to a hybrid course.

How to pay

Bank transfer or Credit card

Please transfer the fee to the bank account below or we can accept the credit card.

Bank Name: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION
Branch Name: Asakusa Branch
Account Number: 7296264　(Futsu Yokin)
Subscriber: Asahi Beer Communications , Ltd.

Please note that we cannot refund the fee once you pay.
Please make sure bear the bank remitting charges concerned with yourself.

Important Notes for Course Attendance

Please be sure to read the following carefully before applying for or attending a course.
This course is subject to the New Cancellation Policy.

Cancellation Policy

Schedule・Application

• 2026/4 ～ 2026/9

Previous semester schedules

D Class
Lu Gao

【Start：5/15 (Fri)】Fri 19:00～21:00

See the schedule

Session 1　5/15 (Fri) ★（～21:15）
Session 2　5/29 (Fri)
Session 3　6/12 (Fri)
Session 4　6/26 (Fri)
Session 5　7/10 (Fri)
Session 6　7/24 (Fri)
Session 7　8/7 (Fri)
Session 8　8/21 (Fri)
Session 9 （Examination） 9/27 (Sun) or 9/29 (Tue) or 10/3 (Sat)

★Session 1 will be 2 hours and 15 minutes long.

⚪︎ Apply

Please call us for entry（03-6634-9976）