WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines
An advanced course providing detailed analysis of wine production and regions, developing your palate to better appreciate wine quality, and preparing you for the WSET Level 3 examination.
NZ$2,650
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Core skills this course teaches
Analyse key factors in wine production
Students will be able to describe and evaluate how grape growing, location, winemaking, maturation and bottling influence wine characteristics.
Identify and assess principal wines of the world
Students will gain knowledge of the major still, sparkling and fortified wines, their regions and unique qualities.
About This Course
The WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines is a classroom-based course delivered over 8 sessions (4 weekends) at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine. It provides in-depth analysis of wine production and principal wines of the world, along with spirits. The course includes extensive tastings, systematic wine evaluation using the WSET framework, written assessments, and a blind tasting. It is designed for both enthusiasts and those working or aiming to work in hospitality, beverage or wine industries. Graduates may use this qualification as a pathway for further study in wine and spirits.
Course Content
- Key factors in wine production: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- Influence of production factors on characteristics of principal still, sparkling, and fortified wines of the world
- Application of knowledge to explain wine style and quality
- Tasting techniques and the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
- Evaluation and description of wine quality and style through guided tastings
- In-depth regional and varietal analysis (Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Rioja, Napa, Mosel, Mendoza, Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Cremant, etc.)
- Preparation for WSET Level 3 closed-book exam (50 multiple-choice questions and a short written answer paper)
- Blind tasting of two wines
Entry Requirements
Aged 18 or over
Build towards these roles
Wine industry roles (tasting, evaluation, production, distribution)SommelierHospitality managementWine retail specialist
Build skills in these industries
HospitalityWineFood & Beverage
