WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
This course gives comprehensive coverage of wines, with an increased focus both on tasting technique and on factors influencing the style, quality and price of wines from major drinks regions of the world. This course is NOT suitable for beginners and you will need to have either completed WSET Level 2 or have a similar level of knowledge to be able to succeed in this course.
Course Dates
Course Dates - 29 September, 6, 13 & 27 October, 3, 10 November 2024, (study break 20 October)
9AM - 6PM. Registrations close 15 September 2024.
Book Now Pay in Full Book Now with Trade Discount Book Now with Payment Plan
Across the last 3 years, we’ve worked incredibly hard to strengthen our WSET L3 Award in Wines Program. For the last 3 years our students continue to fly though the Blind Tasting Exam (98% TTC vs 88% Global) and the Multi Choice (92% TTC vs 88% Global) and in the last year our students have pulled ahead in short answers (69% TTC vs 61% Global).
In addition to tuition, students who study with The Tasting Class also have access to opt in on organised private tastings, alongside a wealth of knowledge and experience from peers in our Alumni Group.
Overview
This course gives comprehensive coverage of wines, with an increased focus both on tasting technique and on factors influencing the style, quality and price of wines from major drinks regions of the world. It is considered a prerequisite for candidates planning to study for the WSET Level 4 Diploma.
This highly professional qualification is taught by MWs, MW students, WSET Diploma graduates and other senior industry specialists. This course is NOT suitable for beginners and you will need to have either completed WSET Level 2 or have a similar level of knowledge to be able to succeed in this course.
Who it is aimed at:
Serious wine lovers who wish to learn about wines in a rigorous and structured manner and gain an internationally recognised wine qualification.
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.
The Course:
Level 3 comprises of 30 hours of face-to-face teaching across 6 days, with an exam to follow at the end of the last day.
The exam consists of two papers; A blind tasting paper of two wines plus a theory paper of both multiple choice and short answer questions. A mark of 55% is required on both the Tasting and Theory papers to pass overall.
Topics Covered
Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine
Learn about the principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the style, quality and price of wine.
Tasting technique, Wine Laws and Service
Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
Learn about the fundamental rules of wine labelling.
Learn about the principals of food and wine pairing, storage and service of wine.
Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe
Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wine, style and quality in the key wine regions and districts of Europe.
Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from the Rest of the World
Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wine, style and quality in the key wine regions of the rest of the world
Learn about the key regional grape variety specialities of the rest of the world.
Sparkling and Fortified Wines
Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries.
Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of fortified wines from the key wine producing countries.
Included in this course
All tuition
All course materials including:
WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine card
112 page Level 3 Study Guide
200 page Level 3 Course Book
Course Specification Book
Tasting of 60+ international wines
Coffee & Tea, Snacks and 2-course lunch each course date
Free self parking at venue
Exam Fees
International Courier Costs (exams are marked in London)
Domestic courier costs for your course books, certificate and lapel pin
Certificate with Lapel Pin when you pass
Exam
The exam comprises of two papers; a Tasting Paper and a Theory Paper. You need to attain a pass mark of 55% or above in both papers to pass overall.
Below are the results you can attend and the marks required.
Pass with Distinction 85% and above
Pass with Merit Between 70% and 84%
Pass Between 55% and 69%
Fail Between 45% and 54%
Fail unclassified 44% and below
The Tasting Paper consists of a blind tasting of two wines that you have 30 minutes to complete.
The Theory Paper consists of both 50 multiple choice questions and four short written answer questions that you have two hours to complete.
As with every WSET exam around the world, the exam papers are sent to WSET in London, UK to be marked to ensure global continuity with the results.
Results are known up to 10 weeks later when we will inform you by email. The certificate and metal lapel pin for successful candidates will follow from London approximately 2 weeks later.
If you are unsuccessful
You are able to retake the exams without having to retake the course and also need only take the paper you were unsuccessful with.
The cost to resit the Tasting exam is currently 350 AED. The cost to resit the Theory exam is 650 AED. Please contact us for potential dates.
Still got questions? Request an Info Pack
Check out our FAQ page or fill out our form below and we’ll send you an information pack on everything you need to know for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.
What our students think
“Very grateful to the Tasting Class for getting me on board with wine learning. I’ve enjoyed their home tastings and events so much so I jumped into their wine program and have just completed WSET Level 3 in Wines. Great course and a great community.”
— Jackie Crowley