WSET Level 3 Award in Wines — 2026
October 26 – December 7, 2026
Course Fee: $1,699
Registration Deadline: October 23, 2026
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is designed for wine professionals, collectors, and advanced enthusiasts seeking a deeper understanding of the world’s leading wines and a systematic approach to wine tasting.
Course Includes
Tuition and all study materials
Wine samples
Examination fee and postage
Additional study and support beyond the standard WSET program
About the Course
WSET Level 3 provides a comprehensive understanding of the principal wines of the world and their importance in the global wine market. Students explore the natural factors and winemaking practices that influence a wine’s style, quality, and price, while developing advanced analytical tasting skills.
The qualification is especially valuable for wine trade professionals in supervisory or management roles and those seeking to advance their careers in the wine industry. It also provides advanced knowledge and tasting skills for serious wine enthusiasts and collectors.
Course Format
Welcome Zoom Session
Monday, October 26 | 6:00–8:30 PM CT
Students begin with a live introduction to the course, study resources, and expectations.
Online Study & Support Program
45 structured study sessions following the WSET Level 3 textbook
13+ hours of video instruction
91 minutes of focused short-form instruction
2,200+ flashcards for daily review
1,100+ exam-style multiple-choice questions
22 written-answer practice papers, including personalized feedback on two
Factor Files covering key factors for major wine regions
79 SAT-format dry tasting notes
Private Facebook Group for support throughout the course and examination
In-Person Tasting Sessions
Students will participate in three days of in-person tasting lectures at Corvina Wine Bar:
Friday, December 4 | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday, December 5 | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
Sunday, December 6 | 9:00 AM–2:30 PM
These sessions provide hands-on practice with the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT) and representative wines from the regions covered throughout the course.
In-Person Examination
Monday, December 7 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Corvina Wine Bar
The WSET Level 3 examination consists of:
Practical Tasting Examination:
Blind tasting of two wines
Written Examination:
50 multiple-choice questions and 4 short-answer questions
Midwest Wine Center at Corvina Wine Bar provides an extensive study and support program designed to help students prepare confidently for the WSET Level 3 examination.
