In-Person WSET Level 3 in Wines, Summer 2026
Last day to register is: July 1, 2026
Dates: Thursdays and Sundays (Thursdays via Zoom, Sundays in class), July 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, August 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Club
729 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55402
Exam: September 13, 2026 (in person)
Instructor: Allison Sheardy, Master of Wine Candidate, DipWSET, and winemaker and tasting room manager at Rustic Roots Winery, Scandia, MN. This course will include a field trip to the winery to solidify learning.
 
This is an advanced-level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for serious wine enthusiasts.
 
For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and winemaking. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.
 
We HIGHLY recommend that you join our Monday night tasting group. It will help you practice for the tasting part of the exam. Contact karin.rockstad@vinelabwsa.com for more information.
 
What you'll learn:
Unit 1
The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation, and bottling
How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
still wines of the world
sparkling wines of the world
fortified wines of the world
How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Unit 2
How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
 
Course delivery:
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours in the classroom.
 
Assessment:
Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines.
This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.
 
Entry requirements:
It is recommended that you hold the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. You must be of legal drinking age where you are attending the course and exam to participate in any alcohol tasting. However, this is not a barrier to successfully completing Unit 1.
 
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