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Cost: $1,396
Online & live series (class recordings available) with wine samples included
Includes all WSET study materials, wine tasting samples selected by Jay Youmans MW, 10 online sessions guided by a CWS instructor, and the examination.
Students who enroll in the course will pick up their study materials and wine samples curbside at the Capital Wine School, by appointment. Curbside pickups for this course are currently scheduled for Friday, June 18 (study materials & wine samples) and Thursday, July 29 (wine samples for 2nd half of course) between 12pm – 5pm. *Please scroll down to Additional Information for important details regarding wine sample and study materials pick ups.
Students who are unable to come to the school to pick up their wine samples may have their materials shipped to them for an additional shipping fee – please email info@capitalwineschool.com for more information.
This 10-class course will be held online on the following dates: June 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and the exams on September 12 & 13. Each class meets from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Exams will be at 3:00pm on September 12, and 9:00am and 6:00pm on September 13.
Please note that due to the need to keep exam groups small in order to provide adequate physical distancing, specific exam dates/times will be granted to those who register and request an exam session first. If your desired exam session is already full and you cannot attend any of the other available exam sessions associated with this course, you will be issued an exam credit which can be used when new exam dates/times become available.
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
Unit 2 – Tasting and Evaluating Wines of the World
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.
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
Wine sample/study guide pickps: Please make a note of the wine sample/study guide pickup date mentioned in the schedule above, as it will not appear on your registration confirmation. We cannot accommodate requests for wine sample pickups in advance of the date/times mentioned above. Students who are unable to come to the school to pick up their wine samples and study guide may have their materials shipped to them for an additional shipping fee – please email info@capitalwineschool.com for more information. Requests for shipping must be received no later than 7 days before the first scheduled class. Finally, wine samples for those who request and pay for shipping will ship to arrive the day of the first scheduled class, and we cannot accommodate requests for earlier arrival.
Invitation to join course: Cisco Webex or Zoom invitations will be emailed the day before or the morning of the first class.
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