WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
This is where it gets serious. Learn the specifics of all the great wine terroirs, the quality assessment of wines, and the complexities of grape growing and winemaking.
Here we will master the WSET tasting grid and comprehensively cover the world wine regions. While this level requires a serious level of study, we are confident you’ll gain an expert level of knowledge about wine by the time you’re done.
This class requires a two-hour theory and tasting exam to complete your qualification. You must be able to attend class and practice tasting in order to pass this qualification. This class does not have any prerequisites, but we suggest WSET Level 2 or equivalent as preparation for this higher-level wine course. All prices are exclusive of tax. We also offer payment plans for L3!
For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.
Monday Evening 2025 6PM - 9PM
September 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1, December 8, January 5, January 12, January 19 & January 26 (EXAM)
No Class: October 13, December 15-22-29
Your instructor for this course is Jenna Briscoe
Winter 2026 Dates - TBD
We will be posting the fall course dates soon. Sign up on the waitlist below to get notified once registration is open!
Location: In person at 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
**Please keep in mind, if we do not reach the minimum sign-up numbers, we may need to cancel a course and will advise you of any changes as soon as possible
This is where it gets serious. Learn the specifics of all the great wine terroirs, the quality assessment of wines, and the complexities of grape growing and winemaking.
Here we will master the WSET tasting grid and comprehensively cover the world wine regions. While this level requires a serious level of study, we are confident you’ll gain an expert level of knowledge about wine by the time you’re done.
This class requires a two-hour theory and tasting exam to complete your qualification. You must be able to attend class and practice tasting in order to pass this qualification. This class does not have any prerequisites, but we suggest WSET Level 2 or equivalent as preparation for this higher-level wine course. All prices are exclusive of tax. We also offer payment plans for L3!
For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.
Monday Evening 2025 6PM - 9PM
September 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1, December 8, January 5, January 12, January 19 & January 26 (EXAM)
No Class: October 13, December 15-22-29
Your instructor for this course is Jenna Briscoe
Winter 2026 Dates - TBD
We will be posting the fall course dates soon. Sign up on the waitlist below to get notified once registration is open!
Location: In person at 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
**Please keep in mind, if we do not reach the minimum sign-up numbers, we may need to cancel a course and will advise you of any changes as soon as possible
This is where it gets serious. Learn the specifics of all the great wine terroirs, the quality assessment of wines, and the complexities of grape growing and winemaking.
Here we will master the WSET tasting grid and comprehensively cover the world wine regions. While this level requires a serious level of study, we are confident you’ll gain an expert level of knowledge about wine by the time you’re done.
This class requires a two-hour theory and tasting exam to complete your qualification. You must be able to attend class and practice tasting in order to pass this qualification. This class does not have any prerequisites, but we suggest WSET Level 2 or equivalent as preparation for this higher-level wine course. All prices are exclusive of tax. We also offer payment plans for L3!
For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.
Monday Evening 2025 6PM - 9PM
September 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1, December 8, January 5, January 12, January 19 & January 26 (EXAM)
No Class: October 13, December 15-22-29
Your instructor for this course is Jenna Briscoe
Winter 2026 Dates - TBD
We will be posting the fall course dates soon. Sign up on the waitlist below to get notified once registration is open!
Location: In person at 265 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC
**Please keep in mind, if we do not reach the minimum sign-up numbers, we may need to cancel a course and will advise you of any changes as soon as possible
At the end of the WSET Level 3 course there is an exam that consists of 2 wines, a 50-question multiple-choice paper and a 4-question short answer exam. The pass mark is 55% on all papers. Our classes and instruction are designed to help you pass and apply this knowledge to your life and career!
COURSE FORMAT
16 weeks | 6pm-9pm
Theory discussion and in-depth tastings each class
Applicable knowledge for restaurant servers, managers, sommeliers, wine sales or keen wine enthusiasts.
PLEASE NOTE: A set of 6 ISO glasses are required for this class and are also available for purchase ($35 + tax). Please add ISO glasses to your cart if you do not already own a set of glasses. 51.5 hours is recommended for private study time.
A hard copy version of the Level 3 textbook, ‘Understanding Wine: Explaining Style and Quality’, and S.A.T. card.
The textbook will be given to you on the first day of class.
Exam fees are included in registration, and should you not pass, re-writing the exam is possible for a small exam fee.
All in-class tasting samples are included, typically 4-6 wines tasted per class.
Visit this page for information regarding course cancellations, exam resits and more.