$995
Includes all study materials, virtual tasting tutorial, tuition, postage*, and first examination**

*Postage included for original mailing of study materials and delivery of certificates and lapel pins. Request for replacement of lost materials or certificates/pins will incur additional fees.
**Exam re-sits, or rescheduling of the exam date with less than 15 business days’ notice, are not included and will incur additional exam fees: $195 for tasting & theory; $150 for theory only; $95 for tasting only.


The course is based around a 9-week structured online programme with a recommendation of 10 hours study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook.  The course follows a weekly structure, but it allows the student to work ahead or catch up on the activities and forums.

There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars. All study materials are included in the course. The course prepares the student for the WSET Level 3 Wine qualification and they are guided by a WSET educator. The student can contact the educator any time for the duration of the scheduled course, should they have any questions. Each week includes a series of independent activities that guide the student through the key wine regions of the world looking at the factors in the vineyard and winery that influence wine styles.

A virtual tasting tutorial introducing the Level 3 tasting technique is included in the course. Students  will pick up their wine samples for the tutorial curbside at the Capital Wine School, by appointment. Curbside pickup for the virtual tasting tutorial is currently scheduled for May 8 between 12pm-5pm, but is subject to change.

Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the specification. Students can post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.

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


Course Structure

Week 1: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine
Learn about the principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the style, quality
and price of wine.

Week 2: Tasting technique, Wine Laws and Service
Learn to taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting. Learn about the fundamental rules of wine labelling. Learn about the principals of food and wine pairing, storage and service of wine.

Weeks 3-5: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from Europe
Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wine, style and quality in the key wine regions and districts of Europe.

Weeks 6-7: Factors Affecting the Wine, Style and Quality of Wines from the Rest of the World
Learn about the natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery and how they influence the wine, style and quality in the key wine regions of the rest of the world and the key regional grape variety specialities of the rest of the world.

Week 8: Sparkling and Fortified Wines
Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of sparkling wines from the key wine producing countries. Learn about the methods of production and the main styles of fortified wines from the key wine producing countries.

Week 9: Revision & Resources
Revision exercises and a mock multiple-choice examination in preparation for the examinations.

 ***The exam, which must be taken in person at the Capital Wine School, takes 2 & ½ hours and consists of short answer questions, multiple choice, and blind tasting assessment.

***Study materials will be mailed to students 5-7 days before the course start date via USPS Priority Mail.

***The registration deadline for this course is April 2, 2020 and there are no refunds or rescheduling after this date.

 

  • Start Date:
     April 13, 2020
     8:00 am
  • Finish Date:
     June 14, 2020
     5:00 pm
  • In-class Tasting Tutorial **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
     May 9, 2020
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Exam Date **SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
     June 20, 2020
     10:00 am - 12:30 pm
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