WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines

An extensive course exploring the key wine producing regions of the world. This course caters for very keen wine enthusiasts and those who wish to be employed in positions of responsibility in the wine trade.

Topics include tasting techniques, viticulture and vinification, wine law and the factors impacting the principal wine-producing countries of the world. 

Studying at Plumpton College gives students the unique opportunity to experience practical sessions at our commercial winery and vineyards, including a newly established vineyard, as part of their studies. 

Students are invited to sit the WSET® examination in person at the end of the course.

Unit 1 covers the key factors in wine production including grape growing and winemaking techniques and how these influence key characteristics of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines around the world. Students will learn how to apply their understanding to explain wine style and quality.

Unit 2 teaches students how to taste wine in a using the WSET® systematic approach to describe wine styles and evaluate quality.

There will be continuous assessment to support learning throughout the course. 

At the end of the course, students can sit the WSET ® Level 3 Award in Wines examination. This comprises a theory exam (MCQ and short answer questions) as well as a practical (tasting) exam.

A pass at the WSET® Level 2 Certificate. 

Course Cost

£1,300.00