WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Intensive – In Person

$1500.00 – 4 day course with wine samples  

Includes all WSET study materials, 4 full-day sessions guided by a WSET Diploma certified instructor, two prepatory Zoom sessions in advance of the in person course, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, the final exam, and mailing of certificates of achievement to addresses in the U.S.

This course will meet in person at the Capital Wine School from 9:00am – 4:00pm, Thursday – Sunday, September 26 – 29.  Participants who register for the course on or before September 11 will take the exam at the end of class on September 29 from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Participants who register for this course on or after September 12 will not be eligible to take the exam on September 29; these participants will take the exam on one of the next scheduled Level 3 exam date for reschedules on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:00pm or Monday, January 13, 2025 at 2:00pm.

Schedule

Thursday, September 5: Zoom session from 6:30p – 9:30pm – Introduction to the Level 3 Wine curriculum and exam format.
Thursday, September 19: Zoom session from 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Study recap and pre-intensive weekend preparation.
Thursday, September 26 : Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Friday, September 27: Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch
Saturday, September 28: Class meets in person from 9:00am – 4:00pm with a short break for lunch.
Sunday, September 29: 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.

**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.

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.

For detailed information about the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, please click here to download a PDF of the WSET’s Specifications.

Study Materials
The WSET Level 3 study pack (textook and workbook) will be mailed to registered participants via USPS Priority Mail on or around August 28, and weekly thereafter for new registrants. Students who register on or after September 23 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 class session, or they may receive them the morning of the first class session.

Exam Information 

• As mentioned above, participants who register for this course on or before September 11 will take the exam at 6:00pm on September 29.
• Participants who register for this course on or after September 12 will not be eligible to take the exam on September 29 and should email info@capitalwineschool.com after registering to let us know if they would prefer to take the exam on on December 3 or January 13 at 2:00pm

Rescheduling of exams: Students who are unable to attend the scheduled exams associated with this course may request to defer to one of our other future scheduled exams. Please review the following document for deadlines and fees associated with reschedule requests. Please note that for those scheduled to take the exam on September 29, any requests to reschedule made after September 11 will incur fees as noted in column 3 in this document: WSET Exams Rescheduling Deadlines & Fees

*Because they tend to damage the certficates of achievement when mailed together, we are no longer including lapel pins with certficate mailings. Students who pass the exam and wish to collect the lapel pin for this qualification may email info@capitalwineschool.com to make an appointment to pick it up, or to request separate shipping for an additional fee.