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WSET Level 3 Wine Course

suitable for Wine enthusiasts who wish to learn about wines in a rigorous and structured manner, and gain an internationally recognised wine qualification.
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The WSET Level 3 Wine Course is suitable for Wine enthusiasts who wish to learn about wines in a rigorous and structured manner, and gain an internationally recognised wine qualification.

For those seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.

Also aimed at people employed in the drinks and hospitality industries in a supervisory capacity, needing core information to advise management and customers with authority and make informed selections of wines.

At a glance:

  • Price around £949 (varies by location)
  • ~65-70 wines tasted
  • ~30 hours tuition
  • ~54 hours home study
  • 120 min multiple-choice & written answer exam plus 30 min blind-tasting exam

Building upon the knowledge gained at Level 2. You will acquire a thorough understanding of the factors influencing the style, quality and price of wines from key wine producing regions of the world. You will also develop analytical tasting skills using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT)®, your blind tasting skills will form part of the examinations.

Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

For more detail on the course structure & content, as well as assessment criteria and sample Exam questions - View the Full Level 3 Course Specification

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What is WSET Level 3?

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality ~ 60+ wines tasted / 30 hrs tuition / 54 hrs home study / 120 min multiple-choice & written answer exam plus 30 min blind-tasting exam / Price from ~ £720

Can you do WSET courses ONLINE?

You can take the courses WSET Level 1 ONLINE, WSET Level 2 ONLINE, and WSET Level 3 Online

You can then elect to take the exams at a selection of wine school locations

OR you can also take the exams Online for WSET L1 and WSET L2, but you will need to take the exam plus attend a blind tasting in-person for WSET L3.

Beginner to Expert

Our courses are perfect for everybody from the complete beginner to the budding enthusiast. The emphasis on all our events is having fun & learning more - by tasting.

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Since 2013 we have helped over 20,000 customers achieve success at Levels 1, 2, & 3. The UKs No 1 - Study WSET Courses with the 2015 Riedel WSET Educator of the Year Winner

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