France 44 Certifications
WSET Level 3
WSET Level 3
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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. Upon successful completion you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo.
The Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced course for industry professionals and highly-motivated connoisseurs. This is an in-person course that meets once per week for 10 weeks. While there is no prerequisite for registration, it is strongly recommended that students have already completed WSET Level 2 in Wines or an equivalent certification.
COURSE DATES: Sundays from March 23 - May 18
TIME: 1:00pm - 5:30pm
LOCATION: France 44 Event Space
OPTIONAL REVIEW SESSION: Sunday, May 25
TIME: 1:00-4:00pm
LOCATION: France 44 Event Space
EXAM DATE: Sunday, June 1
TIME: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
LOCATION: France 44 Event Space
All study materials will be provided ahead of time. Please indicate above when checking out whether you would prefer to pick up your textbook or have it mailed to you. Glassware for in-class tasting sessions is provided by France 44.
Read the WSET Level 3 Specification Guide Here
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Have more questions? Send us an email at education@france44.com
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What you'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 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
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) -
What's included:
- Official WSET Level 3 in Wines Study Pack
- Minimum of 30 classroom hours with a WSET qualified instructor
- 60+ wines tasted in-class
- Access to exclusive candidate-only perks through France 44 -
Logistics
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom or online delivery time with a WSET course provider.
Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines. There are no prerequisite required for registration, but WSET Level 2 is recommended for individuals new to wine certification qualifications.