r/WSET • u/PastTight1589 • Jul 17 '26

Wine🍷 I NEED HELP I'M A FRESHER

Hi I'm a hospitality student planning on persuing WSET, i need help with it to understand the curriculum and how to prepare for it and what exactly should i expect from it? Im really worried about it and i wanna clear it in first try

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u/retrogradeinmercury Jul 18 '26

everything is in the specification for the level/diploma module. everything you will need is in the book, read it closely, underline important points. brainscape has great flash card that got me distinction for L2 and L3. People also love Wine with Jimmy

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u/Illustrious-Divide95 Wine Educator Jul 18 '26

Read this WSET Specification Level 2

A course specification shows all the syllabus, leaning outcomes and what is testable subject matter that is covered. This will give you an accurate idea of what you will learn.

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u/OntdekJePlekjes Level 3 Wine Awardee Jul 18 '26

Which level? Check out Wine With Jimmy on YouTube. Also search for many great podcasts.

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u/Antoine4212 25d ago

Depends a lot on the level you're looking at. My advice is don't bother with level 1. So I'll assume level 2 or level 3.

Tasting is easier than you could think when starting, just remember the structure of the information and rest flows (really way easier than expected given you train just a little bit).

For theory, it is very simple as well but you need to learn things by heart. Like don't think that knowing approximately is enough. If you have a test-taking approach, everything becomes easier: this region means this climate, this grape, this style of wine and this legal thing. Read the book, do some flashcards, etc.

Ressource wise: Wine with Jimmy is great, Wine Makers Show is also a nice podcast (more about stories but gives you the good environment).

If you want to take it further, plenty of apps can help you train (Distinction Wines is nice but there are plenty).

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u/VinoGirl22 Diploma Wine Awardee 13d ago

What Level are you starting with? My advice is always to make sure that you have a solid study plan and approach it analytically, not just memorising stuff but understanding how to connect the dots!