In this course, all lectures, tastings and the exam are held in person at the Dallas, TX location stated below. If you’d like to see the online version of the course instead, please visit our WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Online Course page.
At Dallas Wine Center, we not only conduct the classes and exams but we help you pass the exam by providing you with:
- Carefully selected tasting samples that are typical of their styles.
- A comprehensive tasting guidance with very clear instructions on how to write a tasting exam.
- A thorough introduction to how to approach your theory exam.
- Plenty of multiple choice and short written answer mock exam questions that you can practice with.
WSET Level 3 Wines Course Description:
Level 3 is an advanced survey course designed for students who already possess a basic grasp of the world’s major wine grapes, appellations, regions and wine labeling. This course examines the major wine varietals and regions in-depth, including the underlying causes for the wines’ characteristics. Level 3 also exposes the student to lesser-known regions. Viticulture, vinification, product pricing/differentiation and packaging aspects for wine and spirits are covered. Developing a sound tasting technique is a major focus for this course with instruction on a systematic approach to tasting included in every session. A graduate of Level 3 will have improved their ability to speak authoritatively about wine regions and characteristics and advise others on wine selection and pairing.
WSET recommends fifty-six hours of self-study in addition to class time for this course. At the end of the course, the WSET Level 3 Certificate and label pin are presented to the candidates who successfully complete a multiple choice examination, several short essay questions, and a blind tasting examination.
In-person Schedule:
- On the following Saturdays and Sundays (10:00am – 2:00pm): May 4, 5, 18, 19, Jun 1, 2, 8, and 9, 2024.
- On the following Saturdays and Sundays (10:00am – 2:00pm): Sep 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Oct 5 and 6, 2024.
In-person Exams:
- Sunday, Jun 23, 2024 at 10:00 am
- Sunday, Oct 20, 2024 at 10:00 am
- We may offer another exam date for the students whose schedules conflict with this pre-set date after the start of the course if given notice prior to the exams being ordered.
Fees: $1,370 + $15 shipping + TX sales tax
Topics to be covered
Introduction and Tasting Technique at Level 3
Grape Growing and Winemaking
Burgundy, Alsace, Loire
Bordeaux, Southwest France, Southern France
Rhone, Germany, Austria, Hungary and Greece
Italy, South Africa
Spain, Portugal, Introduction to New World & South America
North America, Australia
Sparkling Wines, New Zealand
Fortified Wines
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Level 3 Wines Specification here.
Fees: $1,370 plus a shipping fee of $15 and TX sales tax (8.25%) includes all wines to be tasted, study materials, administration and exam fees.
If a student does not pass the exam at the end of the course, they may resit the unsuccessful parts during the upcoming offering of an exam.
If a student would like to re-take the course that they have previously taken at Dallas Wine Center, they can do so at ($695 plus tax) if they have already passed the exam. If a student who has not passed parts of the exam would like to re-take the course, the exam fees will be in addition to the re-take cost.
Location:
Blind Bishop
310 Sunset Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208
You can pay and register for this course by filling out the form below and paying the course fees. Please make sure to read the refund policy within the registration form below. If you’d like to pay with an alternative method, please send an email to: admin@dallaswinecenter.com.
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FOR STUDENTS WHO DID NOT PASS A PREVIOUS LEVEL 3 EXAM:
Fees and requirements for Level 3 Exam re-take on a date where an exam is already scheduled
These rates are offered only to students who have taken the Level 3 Course with Dallas Wine Center.
Postponement Period: Students must give notice of postponement before exams are ordered in order to reschedule without additional fees. For those students, they have 6 months from the start of their course to sit the exam; thereafter the new exam fee applies.
Reschedule/Resit In-Person Exam – Tasting only: $95.00, at least 15 days prior to new exam date
Reschedule/Resit In-Person Exam – Theory only: $160.00, at least 15 days prior to new exam date
Reschedule/Resit In-Person Exam – Tasting and Theory: $235.00, at least 15 days prior to new exam date
There is no Online Exam option for Level 3 in Wines.
Private Exam: Proctor fees in addition to exam fees apply. Send an email to admin@dallaswinecenter.com to schedule a private exam and inquire about the related exam fees.