COOL 9N552 - WSET Level 3 Award in Wine
Programming Description
This is an advanced level course for wine industry professionals, or those seeking to join the profession, or for wine enthusiasts wishing to develop a deeper understanding of wine. This qualification will assist those who may be required to make professional evaluations of wines as to its quality and commercial value. Level 3 will provide registrants with in depth product knowledge that, in turn, will strengthen and support your job skills in product selection for the retail and hospitality sectors.
In-Person: The course fee includes: WSET course pack, 6 ISO tasting glasses with carrying case, and the wines each week. Students should bring a personal reusable water bottle and consider bringing a personal reusable spittoon.
Online: Students are responsible for purchasing wine samples, they are not included in the course fee. Students are advised to taste a range of wines during their studies. A list of recommended tasting samples can be found in the Specification (https://www.wsetglobal.com/media/4701/wset_l3wines_specification_en_jul2017.pdf). Students are encouraged to post their tasting notes in the Online Classroom for review by the educator.
Learner Outcomes
What you’ll learn: Explore in detail grape varieties, wines and wine-growing regions; Develop a thorough understanding of grape-growing and wine-making practices; Be able to explain how and why various vineyard and winery factors shape wines of all styles and quality levels; Assess and describe wine with confidence, and be able to make storage and service suggestions; Learn how to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)Prerequisites
WSET Level 2
In-Person: Must be 18 years of age or older by the start date.
Online: Must be of legal drinking age. It is assumed that online learners have basic computer literacy, internet navigation skills, and a good level of English.
