WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (QCF)

Style: Seated, in-person educational course 

Sunday, February 21 & 28, 2027 | 10am to 5pm 
Sunday, March 7, 14 & 21, 2027 | 10am to 5pm 
Sunday, April 4, 2027 | 10am to 5pm

Examination: Sunday, May 2, 2027 | 1–4pm 

Course Fee: $1,800 + GST 
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2027 

Examination Details: 
Theory Examination 
•    Two-hour closed-book examination 
•    Part 1: 50 multiple-choice questions 
•    Part 2: Four short written-answer questions 
Tasting Examination 
•    Two wines tasted blind in 30 minutes 
•    Describe and analyse the wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) 

What You'll Learn 
•    Understand the factors that influence wine style, quality and price. 
•    Explore the natural and human influences on grape growing and winemaking. 
•    Identify the principal wine-producing regions of the world and explain the styles and characteristics of their wines. 
•    Examine the production and characteristics of sparkling and fortified wines. 
•    Develop knowledge of wine selection, storage and service. 
•    Recognise common wine faults and understand food and wine pairing considerations. 
•    Learn to assess wines systematically, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT). 

Prerequisites 
The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or an equivalent level of wine knowledge is strongly recommended. 

Passing Requirements: 
To achieve the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, candidates must obtain at least 55% in each of the two theory components and a combined mark of at least 55% across both wines in the tasting examination. 

Contact: Samantha Nelmes at samantha@willowpark.net or by phone at 403.296.1640 ext 221