WSET Level 3 Award in Wine Course
Here, you will be challenged with in-depth examination of every major wine region, including (but not limited to) – varietals, styles, viticulture, technique, educated food pairings, and labeling laws. We will also continue to expand the students’ vocabulary while continuing to hone professional tasting techniques.
Over the course of approximately 40 hours of classroom instruction – both lecture & collaborative discussion – we will also taste approximately 90 wines structured by the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
For the student’s maximum success, one should budget time outside of class for reading, studying, tasting and assignment completion.
Sessions:
Woodinville, WA / Seattle, WA
Sundays, September 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification Exam: Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Location: DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
Portland, OR
Sundays, September 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification Exam: Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR
Willamette Valley, OR
Next Course Dates TBA.
Email us to be notified once scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us for the WSET Level 3 - ONLINE Course.
Here, you will be challenged with in-depth examination of every major wine region, including (but not limited to) – varietals, styles, viticulture, technique, educated food pairings, and labeling laws. We will also continue to expand the students’ vocabulary while continuing to hone professional tasting techniques.
Over the course of approximately 40 hours of classroom instruction – both lecture & collaborative discussion – we will also taste approximately 90 wines structured by the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting.
For the student’s maximum success, one should budget time outside of class for reading, studying, tasting and assignment completion.
Sessions:
Woodinville, WA / Seattle, WA
Sundays, September 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification Exam: Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Location: DeLille Cellars, Woodinville, WA
Portland, OR
Sundays, September 21, October 5, 19, November 2, 16, 9:00am to 6:00pm.
Certification Exam: Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Location: The Wine & Spirit Archive, 3319 SE 50th Ave, Portland, OR
Willamette Valley, OR
Next Course Dates TBA.
Email us to be notified once scheduled.
Prefer to study online? Join us for the WSET Level 3 - ONLINE Course.
Who should take this class:
This advanced level study is appropriate for those with a very strong foundation of knowledge and tasting technique.
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wine is a recommended prerequisite.
Industry – The aspiring professional will take a great leap from this course, establishing themselves as an asset to almost every level of the industry upon completion.
Enthusiast – This is a rigorous curriculum that will certainly challenge any student. The dedicated hobbyist is more than welcome.
*There will be no additional fee for textbook, study guide, exam registration, included tasting, or course certificate.
**Detailed course syllabus and exam content (courtesy of WSET) can be found here.
***For the student’s maximum success, one should budget time outside of class for reading, studying, tasting and assignment completion.
****The certification exam includes blind evaluation of 2 wines in addition to 50 multiple choice questions and 4 short-answer/essay questions. Once successfully completed, students receive the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine.
About the exam:
The certification exam at the end of the course includes blind evaluation of 2 wines as well as 50 multiple choice questions and 4 short-answer/essay questions. Students who successfully complete this exam are awarded the WSET Level 3 Award in Wine.
