Course Dates:

• Sunday, May 31st 10:00am - 3:00pm (mandatory)

• Sunday, June 7th 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Sunday, June 14th 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Sunday, June 21st 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Sunday, June 28th 10:00am - 3:00pm (mandatory)

• Sunday, July 5th 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Sunday, July 12th 10:00am - 3:00pm

• Sunday, July 19th 10:00am - 3:00pm (recommended)

• Sunday, August 2nd 10:00am - 1:00pm Exam

All June and July classes will include a 1 hour lunch break but lunch will not be provided.

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, August 2nd, 2026 at 10:00am.

  There will be an optional review and mock exam for no additional cost on Sunday, July 26th at 10:00am

• Course Delivery & Attendance Requirements

  This WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is delivered in an optional hybrid format to accommodate seasonal travel while maintaining the academic and tasting standards required by WSET.

  All sessions are conducted live and in person, with the option for students to attend synchronously via live Zoom. Sessions are recorded and made available for revision purposes; however, recordings are not a substitute for active participation in scheduled classes. Students are strongly encouraged to attend sessions live, either in person or online.

  Two course days are designated as mandatory in-person attendance days (May 31st & June 28th). These sessions are required for palate calibration and for the collection of tasting samples for subsequent classes that may be attended remotely. One additional in-person session is strongly recommended (July 19th), as it involves the tasting of sparkling wines, which cannot be provided within standard sample kits.

  Students who do not attend a class in person and do not collect tasting samples in advance are solely responsible for sourcing the required wines independently. Failure to attend mandatory in-person sessions or to secure appropriate tasting samples does not constitute grounds for refund, deferral, or special consideration and may adversely affect the student’s learning outcomes and examination readiness.

$1995 | 32.5 hrs | 70+ Wines

Deposits and payment plans are available upon request. Please email admin@oenophile.institute for details.

Registration must be completed by May 13th, 2026.

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.