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 plansfor L3!
For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.
INTENSIVE - Saturday All Day 2026 // 10AM - 6PM
January 10 , January 17, January 24, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 & March 28 (EXAM)
Location: In person in Vancouver, BC (except virtual intro class on Jan. 10th, and review class on Mar. 21st)
Monday Evenings 2026 // 6PM - 9PM
February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15 & June 22 (EXAM)
No Class: April 6, May 18
Location: In person at 156 E Pender St. Vancouver, BC
More 2026 Dates - TBD
We will be posting more course dates soon. Sign up on the waitlist below to get notified once registration is open!
**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
Dates:
Join our waitlist to get notified if a spot becomes available for a sold out class or when we add new dates to the calendar.
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 plansfor L3!
For a full breakdown of the course, you can review the Specification here.
INTENSIVE - Saturday All Day 2026 // 10AM - 6PM
January 10 , January 17, January 24, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14, March 21 & March 28 (EXAM)
Location: In person in Vancouver, BC (except virtual intro class on Jan. 10th, and review class on Mar. 21st)
Monday Evenings 2026 // 6PM - 9PM
February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 13, April 20, April 27, May 4, May 11, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15 & June 22 (EXAM)
No Class: April 6, May 18
Location: In person at 156 E Pender St. Vancouver, BC
More 2026 Dates - TBD
We will be posting more course dates soon. Sign up on the waitlist below to get notified once registration is open!
**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.
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