Level 3 Award in Wines
In Person $1950
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. For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.
However, we do require any who wish to take WSET 3 without previous WSET coursework to contact Chelsea to confirm preparedness and previous knowledge for this advanced course.
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Individuals who are highly motivated to further their knowledge of wine (completion of WSET Level 2 is recommended)
Professionals in the retail or hospitality industry who are buyers, floor sommeliers, or do educational tastings.
Wine enthusiasts who desire an in-depth understanding of grape growing and winemaking.
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This course will expand your knowledge of wines extensively by offering a thorough exploration of the world of wines, emphasizing a systematic and professional approach to wine tasting. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of all major grape varieties and wine styles produced around the world, including the factors that influence their style and quality. Through guided tastings of around 80 benchmark wines, you will actively participate in calibrating your palate to your WSET-Certified instructor.
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.
Earning the WSET Level 3 certification is challenging, but we equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for success. Our program emphasizes the WSET approach to thinking, so you not only learn the material but also understand what is expected on test day.
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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 prior to class.
The WSET Level 3 can be completed in 10 weekly classes or 5-day intensives.
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Assessment: A closed-book examination comprised of 50 multiple-choice questions, short written answer paper, and a blind tasting of 2 wines.
**NOTE: All WSET Level 3 Award in Wine Exams must be taken in-person at The Oenophile Institute.
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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All course materials & WSET Level 3 exam fees
30 hours of instruction by a WSET educator
Guided tasting of approximately 65 wines
Optional homework, classroom learning modality activities, and access to OI Study Hall hours
Discounted pricing to attend additional blind tasting sessions
Digital Certificate and lapel pin upon completion
Review our WSET refund and transfer policy before purchasing.
