COURSE DESCRIPTION
A WINE INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT: Spend 7 Days immersing yourself in every major wine region.
WSET stands for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, a global wine education and examination body based in London. The WSET Level 3 course (formerly called the advanced certificate) is one of the most globally-recognized achievements in the wine industry. Offered by Grape Experience, the most experienced provider of WSET certifications on the West Coast, the Level 3 Certificate is geared towards wine professionals or people interested in entering the wine industry, especially those looking for increased responsibility, leadership, and decision-making. Wine enthusiasts with a serious commitment and passion will also enjoy this course, as it is interactive and customized to individual class dynamics and interests.
In this newly-revised program, we’ll embark on an in-depth examination—and systematic tasting program—of every major world wine region, including France, Italy, Spain, and other regions in Europe, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. For each region we examine the soil, climate, viticulture and winemaking factors that impact wine style, quality, and price. We’ll also cover additional types of wine, including fortified and sparkling wines. Systematic wine tasting is a part of every session, with more than 90 wines tasted in the course.
The Level 3 course includes a complete study pack with an exclusive textbook and study workbook.
2023 SESSION DATES & TIME
Session 1 - In-Person Only
Class: Saturdays, Jan 28th - Mar 18th, 10:00a - 3:30p*
Class: Saturday, Mar 18th, 9:00a - 5:00p*
Exam: Saturday, Apr 1st, 10:00a-1:00p
No class President’s Day Weekend February 18
*Includes a 1 hour lunch break. See dining options near us.
LOCATION
San Francisco Wine School**
415 Grand Ave #301
South San Francisco, CA 94080
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**See our COVID-19 Response Information for the latest updates on In-Person and Online Classes.
ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION & EXAM
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust, or WSET, was founded in London in 1969 and is regarded as one of the world's leading providers of wine education. WSET Level 3 is a great way for anyone who works in wine, wants a career in the wine industry or has a serious interest in the subject to deepen their knowledge.
The exam for Level 3 is in two parts: A 30 minute blind wine tasting and then a 1 hour and 45 minute theory exam with multiple-choice and short answer questions. Students who successfully pass a final examination, including the written and tasting portions, are entitled to the title “WSET Level 3 Certified” and to use the WSET logo on their professional materials.
ABOUT GRAPE EXPERIENCE
Led by Adam Chase, DWS, Grape Experience is the most experienced WSET provider on the west coast and has been honored with the prestigious Wine Educator of the Year Award from the WSET in 2012 and two subsequent nominations in 2017 and 2018.
ENROLLMENT INCLUDES
- Registration and Exam Fees
- Tastings of over 90 wines
- WSET Text Book
REQUIREMENTS
All attendees must be 21+ years
WSET Level 1 and WSET Level 2 certification are NOT required to take WSET Level 3