Recommended for:

• Anyone wanting a thorough understanding of the key factors that account for the style, quality and price of primary still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.

• Professionals in retail and hospitality industries looking for the knowledge to advise management, make informed selections of wines and answer customer questions authoritatively.

• Wine enthusiasts and collectors searching for more in-depth understanding on wines of the world including assessing quality and price.

Requirements:

• WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits or equivalent experience is strongly recommended. If you have any questions please contact Spirited Grape.

• At least 21 years of age.

ou'll 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 world’s principal still, sparkling and fortified wines

• 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

You'll achieve:

• The skills required to make authoritative recommendations about wine.

• Successful candidates receive the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines certificate and lapel pin.

For more information and full details on the course, please download the Specification below.

           Specification                                                Level 3 Wines SAT

Online

Learn about wines and spirits through our 9-week interactive online study program that is flexible to work around your busy schedule. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Online course covers the same syllabus as our classroom course, but through a supported and interactive online classroom which allows you to study alongside your peers under the guidance of a dedicated educator. This is a nine-week, instructor led online course with fixed start and end dates with a recommendation of 10 hours of study per week to cover the online activities and read the relevant chapters in the textbook. There is also a 1 day classroom tasting tutorial.

The course follows a weekly structure, but it allows the student to work ahead or catch up on activities and forums. There are no set times to log into the course as there are no live chats or webinars.

Each week consists of a series of online activities, often based on group discussion, with an online tutor allocated to guide you in your studies. A timed feedback test is provided at the end of each week for you to practice for the exam and assess your understanding of that week’s topics. Group tasting activities are also provided to familiarize you with the Systematic Approach to Tasting at the beginner level.

Online Class includes:

• 9-week Guided Study (1-year course access)

• WSET Level 3 Wine Study Kit

• 1-day Tasting Seminar at Spirited Grape

• Please note that tasting samples are NOT included in the cost of this course. A recommended list of samples will be provided. Spirited Grape students receive a discount on wines purchased at Capri Cellars/Spirited Grape.

• WSET Level 3 Wine exam - 50 multiple choice questions, a paper of short written answers, and a blind tasting of two wines. Exams must be taken in person at our Issaquah WA location.

Technical Requirements

Students will require access to a computer (recommended) and/or smartphone or tablet with the following minimum requirements.

Current Course Schedule:

Classes fill up quickly! Enroll today to secure your seat.  
Classes limited to 12 people (Got a group? Contact us for rates for groups 5 or more)

Current Course Schedule:

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Exam:

Issaquah, WA (Location is dependent on number of candidates enrolled in the exam)

Note: all WSET Level 3 exams are conducted in person only.

Tuition:  $1,275

Tuition includes all registration fees, study kit, guided online instruction and exam. Select "Enroll Now" to pay by Visa, MasterCard or American Express.  Please contact Spirited Grape at 425-369-4289 for alternative payment methods.

System Requirements:

You will need access to a computer and/or HTML5 compatible mobile or tablet with the following minimum requirements: Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, Chrome or other HTML5 compatible web browser with Javascript and cookies enabled; Adobe Reader equivalent; Internet access (broadband recommended). Legacy browsers with known compatibility issues include; Moodle 3.6: Internet Explorer 10 and below and Safari 7 and below.