Students must attend all of the following course dates:
Monday, February 12th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, February 19th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, February 26th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, March 4th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, March 11th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, March 18th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, March 25th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, April 1st 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, April 8th 5:30-8:30pm
Monday, April 15th 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday April 20th 10:00am-1:00pm (optional)
Sunday April 21st 10:00am-1:00pm (EXAM)
We do require any who wish to take WSET III without previous WSET coursework to contact Chelsea to confirm preparedness and pervious knowledge for this advanced course.
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.
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.
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.
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, April 21st 2024 at the Oenophile Institute.
$1650 | 30 hours | 80 Wines
Registration must be completed by January 22nd, 2024.
Course materials may be picked up at The Vineyard Wine Market during business hours or mailed to you for a small additional fee.
For full course requirements and further information, please download the Specification.
If you need any reasonable adjustments made for either the WSET Level 2 Course or Exam please go to our WSET policies page on how to apply.