WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Wines and Spirits
5 full days or equivalent. £620
The fee includes WSET student book pack, 6 ISO tasting glasses, tasting samples, tuition and examination. All successful candidates receive the WSET Level 3 Advanced Certificate and a WSET label badge.
For available dates and to book,please contact our tutor Steve Hovington: call 01223 214 548 or mail steve@cambridgewine.com
The Level 3 Advanced Certificate gives comprehensive coverage of wines and spirits, with an increased focus on tasting technique and on the application of the knowledge gained.
Qualification objective:
- To provide a core knowledge of the wide range of wines and spirits around the world
- To equip those in a supervisory capacity with the authority and confidence to make informed decisions in a wide variety of trade situations.
Who it is aimed at:
- People employed in the drinks and hospitality industries in a supervisory capacity, needing core information to advise management and customers with authority and make informed selections of wines and spirits
- Wine connoisseurs who wish to learn about wines and spirits in a rigorous and structured manner and gain an internationally recognised wine and spirit qualification.
More information
The Advanced Course provides an in-depth knowledge of a wide range of wines and spirits and a possibility to hone previously acquired tasting skills and competences.
Topics include:
Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting
Viticulture & Vinification
France 1: Bordeaux and South-West France
France 2: Burgundy and Alsace
France 3: Loire, Rhone and South of France
Germany, Austria, Hungary, UK
Italy
Spain & Portugal
Eastern Europe, New Zealand and South Africa
The Americas
Australia
Sparkling Wines
Fortified Wines
Spirits & Liqueurs
At the end there is a 2-hour examination divided into 2 parts; a theory examination of 50 multiple-choice questions and four short answer questions and a tasting examination consisting of a blind tasting of one wine. The qualification has full accreditation from the UK Governments Qualifications & Curriculum Authority as a level 3 Vocational Qualification course.
