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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