Students must attend all of the following course dates:

• Tuesday, February 17th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, February 24th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, March 3rd 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, March 10th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, March 17th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, March 24th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, March 31st 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, April 7th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, April 14th 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, April 21st 6:00pm - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, April 28th 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Optional)

• Sunday, May 3rd 10:00am - 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.

• Course Details

  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.

• Expectation

  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

  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 Sunday, May 3rd, 2025 at 10:00am.

  There will be an optional review and mock exam for no additional cost on Tuesday April 28th 2026 at 6:00pm

$1995 | 35 hrs | 70+ Wines

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

Registration must be completed by February 3rd, 2026.

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.