WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Course: Saturday Format (Classroom)

About this course

Participants examine how vineyard and winemaking decisions affect the style, quality and price of wine, with coverage of light, sparkling and fortified wines from major producing regions. The course also addresses food and wine matching and the interpretation of wine labels. Classroom learning includes structured tasting, using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting to describe and analyse wines. Online video lessons, quizzes, mock exams, flashcards, maps and diagrams provide additional opportunities for revision alongside the taught sessions.

What you'll learn

• Analyse wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
• Explain how viticulture and winemaking influence wine style, quality and price
• Describe key styles and production methods for light, sparkling and fortified wines
• Identify important factors in food and wine matching
• Interpret information presented on wine labels

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for learners developing beyond fundamental wine knowledge, including people seeking comprehensive understanding for wine sales or service at supervisory level. It is described as demanding and requires substantial independent study and revision alongside classroom attendance.

• Builds on knowledge associated with an Intermediate level
• Includes theory and blind-tasting assessment
• Requires a significant amount of self-directed revision

Before you go

• The course fee includes study materials and access to the Wine With Jimmy Level 3 e-learning portal.
• The included examination comprises a multiple-choice and short-answer theory paper plus a blind tasting of two wines.
• Students who pass receive a certificate.
• A minimum of 56 hours of study time is recommended in addition to classroom attendance.