WSET Level 3 Award in Wines [January 9- February 27]
Class runs on 7 Saturdays, January 9th to February 27th from 10AM-3:30PM (Except Saturday February 27th from 9am-5pm PT)
No class on January 16, 2027
Exam Option: Wednesday, March 24th, 2027 at 10am PT in South San Francisco, CA
About Level 3:
***Please note, as of August 1st, 2025, WSET is transitioning to Digital Certificates and Digital Badges for all current qualifications in order to reflect their commitment to a faster, more efficient and sustainable certification process***
WSET Level 3 delivers an in-depth education experience that reflects today’s dynamic wine industry and offers immediate value. The Level 3 certificate is one of the most globally-recognized achievements in wine and is geared towards professionals or people interested in entering the wine industry, especially those looking for increased leadership and decision-making. Wine enthusiasts with a serious commitment will also enjoy this course, as it is interactive and customized to individual class dynamics and interests. The Level 3 course includes a complete study pack with an exclusive textbook and study workbook. Proprietary WSET films are also included.
WSET Level 3 embarks on an in-depth examination of the options and limitations available to producers of every major world wine region, including France, Italy, Spain, North and South America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. For each region we examine the natural and human factors that impact wine style, quality, and price. The study pack and textbook are completely new and include links to WSET films. Students who successfully pass a final examination, including a written and tasting portion, are entitled to the title “WSET Level 3 Certified” and to use the WSET logo on their professional materials. Additionally, all WSET Level 3 Award in Wines students at Commonwealth Wine School gain access to Wine with Jimmy study resources.
This in person Level 3 course meets over 7 to 8 weekend dates. We feel this format gives students the best opportunity to really digest and process information—as well as practice tasting—prior to the challenging final exam. Systematic wine tasting is a part of every session, with more than 90 wines tasted in the course.
All Commonwealth Wine School students receive access to:
Our proprietary Online Learning Platform with recorded lectures, flashcards, and quizzes
Our Commonwealth Wine School APP with all of these resources at their fingertips
The Wine with Jimmy online study resources
This limited-size class will be held in person at Maison Healdsburg Wine Bar, Healdsburg, CA.
Cost: $1795
Location: San Francisco Wine School, 415 Grand Ave. South San Francisco, CA