WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Intensive

$1695.00 – 4 day in person course with wine samples

Includes all WSET study materials, 4 full-day in person sessions guided by a WSET Diploma certified instructor, two preparatory Zoom sessions in advance of the in person course, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, the final exam, and a digital certificate and digital badge for those who pass the exam.

Schedule

Monday, June 1: Zoom session from 6:30p – 9:30pm – Introduction to the Level 3 Wine curriculum and exam format.
Monday, June 15: Zoom session from 6:30pm – 9:30pm – Study recap and pre-intensive weekend preparation.
Thursday, June 25 : Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Friday, June 26: Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Saturday, June 27: Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch.
Sunday, June 28: Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch, followed by the exam for those eligible from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.
Tuesday, July 21: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM exam for post June 11 registrants, or for pre-June 12 registrants who wish to take the exam on this date/time.

**Students who register for the course after each of the Zoom sessions mentioned above will receive a link to a recording of the Zoom session upon registration.

Participants who register for the course on or before June 11 will have the option to take the exam at the end of class on June 28 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm or on Tuesday, July 21 at 2:00 PM. Participants who register for this course after June 11 will not be eligible to take the exam on June 28; these participants will be scheduled to take the exam on July 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

This is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge before enrolling in this course.

For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.

You will learn:

The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling

How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal still wines of the world; sparkling wines of the world; and fortified wines of the world

How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality

How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)

Recommended Learning Hours for this qualification: 32.5 Guided Learning Hours (including 2.5 hours for the examination) and 51.5 hours of private study.

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.

Study Materials

Study materials will be mailed to students via USPS Priority Mail on May 18, and weekly thereafter for new registrants. Due to the condensed nature of our intensive courses, it is recommended that students register early enough to receive their textbook in the initial mailing.  Advanced reading of the textbook prior to the 4-day in person course weekend is recommended, as is a review of the specification linked to above.

Students who register on or after June 18 will need to come to the school to pick up their study materials by appointment if they wish to receive them ahead of the first in person class session, or they may receive them the morning of the first in person class session.

Exam Information 

• As mentioned above, participants who register for this course on or before June 11 may take the exam on June 28 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM, or on July 21 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
• Participants who register for this course after June 11 will not be eligible to take the exam on June 28 and will take the exam on July 21 from 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
• The exam consists of two parts: A 30 minute blind tasting evaluation of two wines, followed by a 2 hour theory exam with both multiple choice and open response questions.

Important note regarding fees associated with reschedules or cancellations: 

Requests to cancel or reschedule the course will be handled in accordance with our standard cancellation and reschedule policy, which can be viewed here. The following additional fees will apply under the noted circumstances below:
– Due to WSET exam order deadlines, we are unable to make any changes to participants’ exam choice after June 11 without collecting a new exam fee of $275.00. Students who initially choose to take the exam on July 21 and wish to change to June 28 must let us know by June 11; we cannot switch their exam to June 28 after this time.
–  Any requests for cancellation/rescheduling of the course itself received after June 11 will be subject to an additional $275.00 cancelation/rescheduling fee to cover the exam fee.
– In additional to the above-referenced fees and those noted in our cancellation and reschedule policy, any request to cancel the course and receive a refund will be subject to an $150.00 fee to cover any study materials we have already mailed to the student.

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are unable to attend either of the scheduled exams associated with this course may request to defer to one of our other scheduled exams. Please review the following document for deadlines and fees associated with reschedule requests. Students will also receive an email reminder approximately one week before the rescheduling deadline: WSET Exams Rescheduling Deadlines & Fees

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.