WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (including exam) - Sept 2026

This advance 6-day course provides a detailed understanding of grape growing, winemaking, key wine regions, & how to taste and assess wine, and includes access to Wine With Jimmy online learning support. Please note the registration deadline for this course is Monday 31 August 2026. This course will only run if we receive the minimum number of bookings by the registration deadline. We’ll be in touch to confirm whether it is going ahead. Course Dates (approximately 10am to 5pm each day) - Sunday 27 September - Sunday 11 October - Sunday 25 October - Sunday 8 November - Sunday 22 November - Sunday 6 December (Exam) WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts. For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality. What you'll learn Unit 1 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 principal still wines of the world, sparkling wines of the world and fortified wines of the world How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality Unit 2 How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT). If you are an employer wishing to train your staff this course will equip them with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of products. Examination The examination is in two parts and takes place on the final day of the course. The WSET Exam fee is included in the course cost. - Theory paper: a combined theory paper consisting of a 50 question multiple-choice section and a four question short answer written section. 2 hours. - Tasting: a blind tasting of two wines. A mark of 55% required in all sections to pass. 1 hour. The qualification has full accreditation from the UK Government’s Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (OfQual) as a Level 3 Vocational Qualification. To view the full course specification, including examples of exam questions, please click HERE. Entry Requirements It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. This course is suitable for someone in a supervisory level position in wine sales and service. Recommended Private Study 56 hours additional private study is recommended for this course. It is strongly recommended the majority of the private study is done in preparation for each session. Private study is essential to ensure that you are ready and prepared for the exam. What's included in the Course Fee? - All WSET course materials including; Course manual, Study Guide, Specification book and Tasting Card - ISO professional tasting glasses provided at classroom sessions - All tasting wines (approx 60 wines) - All course tuition by a highly qualified and experienced WSET certified educator - Regular practice questions and homework, marked with detailed feedback - Access to Wine with Jimmy online learning support - Registration and certification with WSET as well as the examination Papers (Theory Multiple Choice & Written plus Tasting Paper) - WSET certificate and lapel pin upon successfully passing the exam Course Information: Around two weeks before the course starts, we’ll send you an email with more details about the course and what to expect. Keep an eye out for a message from [email protected] - sometimes these emails end up in spam or junk folders, so it’s worth checking there too. Special Educational Needs: Please make us aware if you have a condition that may mean you qualify for additional help during the exam such as dyslexia. All candidates must be 18 or over to attend this course. When booking, please ensure the 'quantity' in your basket matches the number of people attending (including if booking with a gift voucher). Your booking for this course is with Hertfordshire Wine School. If you have any questions about your booking please contact Hertfordshire Wine School directly as the venue will not be able to assist.