We also include a 24 bottle (100 ml) wine tasting kit*
Have you considered Level 3 Award in Wine certification but feel intimidated by other students’ stories?
Earning this advanced certification isn’t easy, but we arm you for success. We teach our students the WSET way of thinking. You’ll not only know the material, but you’ll also understand what they are looking for so you can feel confident on test day. We also include a 24 bottle (100 ml) wine tasting kit*, curated by our experts for this level, for calibration with your instructor and homework exercises; each wine chosen from the WSET’s full list of recommended wines to taste for Level 3 success.
This course will help you develop an extensive understanding of wines and confidently explain wine style. You’ll learn all major grape varieties and wine styles produced around the world, and understand what influences their style and quality.
By the end of WSET Level 3 Award in Wine, you’ll be able to:
Understand the key factors in wine production, including location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation, and bottling
Identify key characteristics of still, sparkling, and fortified wines of the world
Evaluate wines with blind tasting using WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting® (SAT)
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification.
*NO SHIP LOCATIONS: International (outside of United States), AK, AR, CT, DE, HI, MD, MS, NJ, RI, SD, UT, VT, WV and Puerto Rico.
Curriculum
Each Week at a Glance
SAT, Wine with Food, Storage & Service of Wine, Theory & Tasting Exam Technique
+ Theory Webinar
The Vine, The Growing Environment, Vineyard Management
+ Tasting Webinar
Common Elements in Winemaking & Maturation, White & Sweet Winemaking, Red & Rosé Winemaking
Factors that Affect the Price of Wine, Wine & Law, Bordeaux, SW France, Burgundy, Beaujolais
+ Theory & Tasting Webinar
Alsace, Loire Valley, Rhône Valley, Southern France
Germany, Austria, Tokaj, Greece
Italy, Spain, Portugal
+ Theory & Tasting Webinar
USA, Canada, Chile
Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand
Sparkling Wine Production, Sparkling Wines of the World, Sherry, Port, Fortified Muscats
+ Theory & Tasting Webinar
NVWA Extras
Only school with Online Wine Academy™ (learning platform + community forum)
Critical How to Study Video and Printable Handout
What to Expect on Exam Video
Tips on types of exam questions and strategy guides for the written answer portion