This course is recommended for those who have earned the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits certificate, or have a good foundation of wine knowledge. In-depth lectures and discussions covering wines and spirits of the world are designed to give a thorough understanding of the principal wines and spirits of the world and their commercial importance. The course concludes with a two part final exam that consists of  a 30 minute tasting of two wines and a 2 hour theory exam that includes 50 multiple choice questions and 4 written questions.  Successful candidates receive WSET Level 3 Award in Wines certificate. The total course hours are 90. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines course objectives and suggested wines may be found in the course Specification. WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Specification

American Wine School Virtual WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

The American Wine School WSET Level 3 Wines meets weekly at specific dates and times just like an in-person classroom. The American Wine School Virtual lectures are led by live instructors and are identical to our face-to-face instruction with one exception; students are responsible for purchasing the wines for the course. During the course, students are able to ask questions, chat with other candidates, and submit tasting notes for one-on-one feedback. Virtual sessions are recorded for candidates who might miss a class or want to listen to a lecture again.

Since there is a blind tasting element on the exam, we suggest tasting a broad range of wine styles and quality levels. A list of suggested wines will be sent to candidates prior to the first class. We provide one-on-one feedback on your wine notes throughout the course.

The Level 3 Online Learning course fee of includes study guide, online course, and exam fee. All wines tasted during the course are purchased by candidates.