A comprehensive in-depth look at wines from the key producers around the world with a more intense focus on tasting technique and requirement to demonstrate greater comprehension, competency and application of knowledge and understanding.
This 5 day Ofqual Regulated course is aimed at industry employees with supervisory roles with responsibilities to manage, evaluate and instruct with confidence wine selections, their quality and world market commercial awareness, or wine connoisseurs.
WSE tutors, all WSET Certified Educators and graduates of the coveted WSET Level 4 Diploma, are professional and experienced corporate trainers who apply their knowledge and skill in modern training techniques. Using multiple learning methods and styles in our courses and events, they successfully help our students to easily understand, absorb, embed and retain information. Critical at this more challenging level.
COST £ 665 including VAT (i.e. £554.17 excluding VAT)
Fee includes lunch, study materials, wine tastings, tuition, examination and provision of tasting glasses during the course
EXAMINATION Unit One to be completed in 2 hours: – Part I comprises of 50 multiple choice questions and Part II is a question paper requiring short written answers which consists of 4 questions of 25 marks each.
Unit Two examination time 30 minutes: – consists of a practical blind tastings (one red and one white) and the completion of written tasting notes for 2 wines.
A mark of 55% in each unit required to pass. Results in around 6-8 weeks from the examination. A mark of 55% is required to pass (Pass 55-64%, Pass with Merit 65-79% & Pass with Distinction 80%+ on basis no paper is below 65%).
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BOOKING TERMS AND CONDITIONS All bookings are on the basis that you have read and agreed to the Booking Terms and Conditions. Click here.
CONTENT
Subjects studied Content: –
Entry Requirement WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits or WSET Level 2 Award in Wines highly recommended.
Wine Tasting Taste and describe wines using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting
Food and Wine Matching Principles of matching food and wine.
Grape Varieties Learn about the characteristics and styles of wines produced by the key international and regionally important grape varieties.
Regions, Districts and Method of Production
- Factors influencing style, quality and price of wines and spirits in the key regions of:
- France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, North, South and Central America.
Number of Wines Tasted Approximately 60 wines will be tasted as part of the course
Study Materials Students will receive the Level 3 Award course study pack, consisting of the ‘Understanding Wines: Style and Quality’ course book and study guide together with a Level 3 WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting card. Students should read the full specification, click here, and view all the tutorial video content prior to attending the session lectures (access codes issued to students with booking confirmations).
Course styles and durations Day Release Courses – 5 lecture days plus 2 hours 15mins examination. Evening Courses – 2 ½ hours one evening per week for 11 weeks including 2 hours 15 mins examination
Recommended Private Study Minimum of 60 hours of additional private study is recommended for this course. (ONLINE learning 90 hours)
Certification All students who pass will be issued with a certificate suitable for framing and a lapel pin
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How much prior knowledge of wines and/or spirits should I have before attending this course?
A. WSET Level 2 Award in Wines highly recommended.
Q. What is the recommended self study time for this programme?
A. Obviously people learn at different speeds and how much prior knowledge of wines you have before you start the course, will have a bearing on this. For a successful outcome, we do highly recommend that in addition to the lectures days, all students spend at least 60 hours of self study time. (ONLINE option we recommend a minimum of 90 hours).
Q. How long can I take to complete my studies?
A. Once booked on to a course, the dates are fixed, however, it is possible to transfer to another course or delay sitting your exam. Costs may apply as detailed in the terms and conditions.
