Study WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in Liverpool over six days
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
This course takes place in a Liverpool city centre venue, studying 15 modules over five days with a revison day and mock tasting on the 6th day.
The exam is in two units: A blind-tasting of two wines and a theory unit.
One Foot in the Grapes requires that students have the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines qualification.
Both WSET and One Foot in the Grapes want to ensure WSET assessments are accessible for all students. Please read our Reasonable Adjustments Policy and all our terms and conditions before booking.
Payment can be over three instalments at checkout subject to eligibility. We also have a £350 deposit payment plan, ask Jane Clare for details.
£850.00
Study the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines in Liverpool
- What is it: The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is an advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
- 2027 dates at City Wine Bar, Liverpool:
Six days:
Mon, Tues June 21 & 22
Mon, Tues June 28 & 29
Mon, Tues July 5 & 6
Exam: Monday July 12 @ 1pm
Venue access: The teaching room is up two flights of stairs, with no lifts - What will you study: The Level 3 course is split into two units.
Unit 1: – The key factors in the production of wine including location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling – and how they influence the principal still wines – sparkling wines – and fortified wines of the world. There are 15 modules across five days.
Unit 2: – How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT). There is a Tasting Workshop day and two tasting mocks included in the course. - The study time: There will be 30 hours’ classroom time across the five theory days, plus an additional Tasting Workshop day; and an expected additional 54 hours of private study.
- Wines: There will be around 70 wine tasting samples.
- Exam: The exam is in two units to cover theory (two hours) and blind tasting of two wines (30 minutes).
- The study fee: This classroom course is £850 with One Foot in the Grapes in 2027. Exam resit fees are not included.
Details of a payment plan is available on request. - How to book: Select the course within the shopping basket. There will be an option to pay in three instalments via checkout (if eligible). Or ask about thepayment plan.
- To complete the booking: One Foot in the Grapes will request a form of photo ID.
- Study guide: We will send you a study pack including the text book Understanding Wines: Explaining style and quality, the Level 3 SAT, and a workbook
- Important: You must hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines to study with One Foot in the Grapes. Other course providers may accept students without Level 2 subject to knowledge appraisal..
Our £350 deposit and payment plan:
We recognise that this course is a big financial commitment. You can secure your place with our £350 deposit and payment plan.
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WSET Level 3 Wines Specification
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The exam consists of two units:
Unit 1 is a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper.
Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines.
The exam must be taken in-person.
Cancellation policy
- If you book this course and cancel:
- Before March 31 2027: We offer a free transfer to another course or a full refund, minus the cost of any study material and booking fees.
- Between April 1 and May 28 2027: Free transfer to another course or a 70% refund, minus the cost of any study material and booking fees.
- From May 28 to the start date of June 21: Transfer to another course (£50 admin fee) or a 30% refund, minus the cost of any study material and booking fees.
- If One Foot in the Grapes has to cancel or postpone the course, full refunds will be given (minus study materials).
The 15 classroom sessions in the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Session 1: – Course induction and tasting technique
Session 2: – The natural factors and human influences in the vineyard
Session 3: – The human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price
Session 4: – The white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and the Tokaj region of Hungary
Session 5: – The white wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
Session 6: – Red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South West France and the Loire Valley.
Session 7: – Red wines of Burgundy and the red and white wines of the Northern Rhône Valley
Session 8: – Red, white and rosé wines of the Southern Rhône Valley, Southern France; Red wines of Spain (part 1) and white wines of Spain and Portugal
Session 9: – Red wines of northern Spain and red and white wines of northern Italy
Session 10: – Red and white wines of central and southern Italy, the red wines of Portugal, and the red and white wines of Greece
Session 11: – Premium red wines of New Zealand, USA and Australia
Session 12: – Premium white wines of New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, USA and Canada
Session 13: – Regional specialities of Australia, South Africa and the USA. Premium red and white wines of Argentina and Chile.
Session 14: – Sparkling wines
Session 15: – Fortified wines
| Course start dates | Six days in 2027: Mon, Tues June 21, 22; Mon, Tues June 28, 29; Mon, Tues July 5, 6; exam Monday July 12 |
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