{"product_id":"wset-level-3-in-wine-20270221","title":"WSET Award in Wine Level 3 (QCF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWSET Level 3 Award in Wines (QCF)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSeated, in-person educational course \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunday, February 21 \u0026amp; 28, 2027 | 10am to 5pm \u003cbr\u003eSunday, March 7, 14 \u0026amp; 21, 2027 | 10am to 5pm \u003cbr\u003eSunday, April 4, 2027 | 10am to 5pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamination: Sunday, May 2, 2027 | 1–4pm \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse Fee: $1,800 + GST \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration Deadline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, February 19, 2027 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExamination Details: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheory Examination \u003cbr\u003e•    Two-hour closed-book examination \u003cbr\u003e•    Part 1: 50 multiple-choice questions \u003cbr\u003e•    Part 2: Four short written-answer questions \u003cbr\u003eTasting Examination \u003cbr\u003e•    Two wines tasted blind in 30 minutes \u003cbr\u003e•    Describe and analyse the wines using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e•    Understand the factors that influence wine style, quality and price. \u003cbr\u003e•    Explore the natural and human influences on grape growing and winemaking. \u003cbr\u003e•    Identify the principal wine-producing regions of the world and explain the styles and characteristics of their wines. \u003cbr\u003e•    Examine the production and characteristics of sparkling and fortified wines. \u003cbr\u003e•    Develop knowledge of wine selection, storage and service. \u003cbr\u003e•    Recognise common wine faults and understand food and wine pairing considerations. \u003cbr\u003e•    Learn to assess wines systematically, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine (SAT). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or an equivalent level of wine knowledge is strongly recommended. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTo 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Samantha Nelmes\u003c\/span\u003e at samantha@willowpark.net or by phone at 403.296.1640 ext 221\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Willow Park Wines \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":46121278308375,"sku":"20270221","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2367\/5965\/files\/WSETLevel3.png?v=1794517439","url":"https:\/\/www.willowpark.net\/products\/wset-level-3-in-wine-20270221","provider":"Willow Park Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}