Courses
Level 3 Award in Wines, Intensive Blenheim May/June 2027
NZ$2,195.00
Course description
This qualification is intended to provide core knowledge of the wide range of wines from around the world, with in-depth study through 4 days of in-person practical tasting and course days in Blenheim, followed by two webinars/videos and in-person examination. Students receive:
- online and in-person tuition by an experienced and respected Master of Wine.
- the WSET Level 3 Study Pack ahead of time for pre-reading/ study.
- four intensive in-person tasting classroom sessions and additional webinars/videos before the exam.
| Day 1 | Monday 31st May 2027 |
| Day 2 | Tuesday 1st June 2027 |
| Day 3 | Wednesday 2nd June 2027 |
| Day 4 | Thursday 3rd June 2027 |
| Examination | Sunday 27th June 2027 |
Tutor : Jane Skilton MW
Venue : The Scenic Hotel Blenheim
Students enrolling onto the WSET Level 3 course must have passed WSET Level 2. 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
Course Fee : $2195.00 inc gst includes WSET course study materials, wines, and exam fee
Payment by monthly instalments is available. Please contact [email protected] for details
WSET Level 3 specification : /sites/default/files/WSET%20Level%203%20Wine%20specification.pdf