WSET Level 3 Award in Wines – In Person

$1,695 – 10-class series meets once a week at the Capital Wine School

Includes all WSET study materials, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, 10 in person class sessions guided by a CWS instructor, the examination, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the final exam.

This 10-class course will be held at the Capital Wine School from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, on the following dates: April 28, may 5, 12, 19, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and July 7. The exam is in person at the Capital Wine School on July 21 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

Please note that the building in which we are located does not have an elevator, and there are several sets of stairs to navigate to get to our classrooms on the second floor.

The aim of the course is to provide detailed analysis of the principal wines of the world. Students will also benefit from in-depth tastings where they will learn to identify product style and quality. Emphasis is given to tasting assessment skills. Course content includes the following:

Unit 1 – Wines of the World

• Production of Wine (location, viticulture, vinification, maturation, and bottling)
• France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Central and South Eastern Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, North America, South and Central America
• Still Wines
• Sparkling Wines
• Fortified (Liqueur) Wines
• This unit is evaluated by a multiple choice paper of 50 questions and a question paper requiring short written answers

Unit 2 – Tasting and Evaluating Wines of the World

• How to taste wines and evaluate the quality, style and price
• Students will learn to write tasting notes by tasting and assessing 8-10 wines during each class.
• This unit is assessed by a blind tasting paper of two wines

The exam consists of a multiple choice paper of 50 questions, a question paper requiring short written answers, and full written tasting notes on two wines.  Those who pass the exam receive the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, an internationally recognized credential in the wine industry.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are enrolled in a course but unable to attend the exam associated with that course may register and pay online for a future “exam-only” session by visiting the course listing on our website for the relevant qualification level. Exams for reschedules are held at the Capital Wine School in Washington, DC or online with remote invigilation. This procedure applies to all subsequent rescheduling requests.

Note: This qualification is open to students who hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge.  It is recommended that students complete the Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits before progressing to the Level 3 Award. This qualification is a prerequisite for candidates planning to study for the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines qualification.   A student must pass the WSET Level 3 exam before registering for the Diploma program.

32.5 Guided Learning Hours (including the 2.5 hour examination) and 51.5 hours private study.

Additional Information 

Study Materials: Students will receive their study pack (textbook and workbook) during the first class. 

Students who are enrolled in a course but unable to attend the exam associated with that course may register and pay online for a future “exam-only” session by visiting the course listing on our website for the relevant qualification level. This procedure applies to all subsequent rescheduling requests.

We recommend reviewing the specification for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines prior to your course; you may click here to download a PDF of the WSET Level 3 Wine specification.

Lapel pins are available upon request for students who pass the exam. Pins may be picked up at a future event at the Capital Wine School or mailed within the U.S. for a $10 shipping and handling fee.

If you are purchasing this course as a gift for someone else and use your own email address so that the recipient does not receive a confirmation, you MUST email info@capitalwineschool.com after registering to provide us with the participant’s email address for exam registration purposes. Failure to provide the participant’s email address may cause problems with exam registration and certificate issuance.

To ensure a quality experience for all participants, each class or course requires a minimum number of registrations. If this minimum is not met, we may need to cancel the session. In such cases, registered students will be notified as soon as possible and provided with options for rescheduling or a full refund.

By purchasing your ticket(s), you agree to our payment, refund, cancellation, and reschedule policy.