Courses

Course description

This qualification is intended to provide core knowledge of the wide range of wines from around the world, with in-depth study over four intensive days. 
The course requires at least 56 hours of self study once the course has started.

Day 1	3rd September 2024
Day 2	4th September 2024
Day 3	5th September 2024
Day 4	6th September 2024
Examination	tbc

NOTE: Students must attend all four days.

Venue : Blenheim CBD
Tutor :   Jane Skilton MW

The 2.5 hour final exam comprises 60 multiple choice questions, 4 short answer questions and a blind tasting of two wines.

• Course Induction and Tasting Technique
• The Natural Factors and Human Influences in the Vineyard
• The Human Factors in the Winery that Influence Style, Quality and Price
• White Wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and the Tokaj region of Hungary
• White Wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
• Red and Rosé Wines of Bordeaux, South West France and the Loire Valley
• Red Wines of Burgundy and the Red and White Wines of the Northern Rhône Valley
• Red, White and Rosé wines of the Southern Rhône Valley, Southern France
• Red wines of Spain and white wines of Spain and Portugal
• Red and White Wines of Northern Italy, Red and White Wines of Central and Southern Italy
• Red Wines of Portugal, and Red and White wines of Greece
• Premium Red Wine Regions of the New World
• Premium White Wine Regions of the New World
• Regional Specialities of the New World
• Sparkling Wines
• Fortified Wines

 

WSET Course Specification /sites/default/files/WSET%20Level%203%20Wine%20specification.pdf

2024 Course Fee : $1995.00 inc gst

includes WSET course study materials, wines, and exam fee