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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | 10 week In-Person Course

  • The Oenophile Institute 1295 W Spring St Smyrna, GA, 30080 United States (map)

Students must attend all of the following course dates:

  • Saturday, September 20th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, September 27th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, October 4th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, October 11th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, October 18th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, October 25th 10:00 - 3:00pm**

  • Saturday, November 1st 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, November 8th 10:00 - 3:00pm

  • Saturday, November 15th 10:00 - 2:00pm (Optional)

  • Saturday, November 22nd 10:00 - 1:00pm EXAM

This certification is designed for both wine industry professionals and enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge. It offers a comprehensive understanding of grape cultivation and wine production for those who want to delve deeper into the world of wine.

While completion of WSET Level 2 Award in Wines prior to registering for WSET Level 3 Award in Wine is strongly recommended, it is not a prerequisite per WSET.

We do require any who wish to take Level 3 without previous WSET coursework to contact Chelsea to confirm preparedness and pervious knowledge for this advanced course.

For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

  • Upon completion of WSET Level 3, you'll be able to:

    • Understand the key elements of wine production, including grape growing, location, winemaking, maturation, and bottling

    • Identify the distinguishing characteristics of still, sparkling, and fortified wines from different regions

    • Evaluate wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting® for blind tasting assessments.

    For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

  • To acquire this certification, a minimum of 84 hours* of study time is required, which includes:

    • 30 hours of instruction time with a WSET course provider, either in a classroom or online.

    • 54 hours of self-study and review.

    For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.

  • Assessment: A 2.5 hour closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, short written answer paper, and a blind tasting of 2 wines on Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 at 10:00am.

    There will be an optional review and mock exam for no additional cost on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 10:00am

$1995 | 32.5 hrs | 70+ Wines

Deposits and payment plans are available. Email admin@oenophile.institute for details.

Registration must be completed by September 13th, 2025.

Course materials may be picked up 1 week after registration or mailed to you for a small additional fee.

If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 3 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply.

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