WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, Monday 9th - Friday 20th July 2018
WSET Examination Courses London
Berry Bros. & Rudd's examination courses are devised by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). These formally and internationally recognised courses are followed by those entering the wine and hospitality trades, but are also ideal for those seeking official recognition of their achievements.
We’d like to assure you that we’re running our WSET courses in line with government advice, with social distancing and hygiene measures in place.
During the course, emphasis is on personal tuition and group discussion in our unique surroundings. As well as delicious lunches, refreshments are served during the day. The course ends with a celebratory glass of Champagne to toast your achievement.
The price covers WSET examination fees, course materials, accredited tuition, use of our equipment and our tasting samples. Course materials and mock papers are sent to you before the course begins, so you can start your studies before classes commence.
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The WSET Level 3 is devised by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust and is the internationally-recognised qualification for those entering the wine and hospitality trades. This course is perfect for wine connoisseurs who wish to learn about wines in a disciplined and structured manner, and gain an internationally-recognised wine qualification. You’ll taste a wide range of wines as you cover the syllabus, gaining a thorough understanding of the world of wine today. It is an extremely rigorous course and requires intensive study and preparation. The course cost covers WSET examination fees, WSET course materials, WSET accredited tuition, use of Berry Bros. & Rudd equipment and tasting samples. Course materials are sent to you in advance during the summer and we recommend that you read them thoroughly before starting the course.
Monday 9th July 2018
Session 1: Course induction and tasting technique
Session 2: The natural factors and human influences in the vineyard
Session 3: The human factors in the winery that influence style, quality and price
Tuesday 10th July 2018
Session 4: The white wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria and Tokaj
Session 5: The white wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux
Session 6: The red and rosé wines of Bordeaux, South-West France and the Loire Valley
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Session 7: The red wines of Burgundy and the wines of the Northern Rhône
Session 8: The wines of the Southern Rhône Valley and southern France; the white wines of Spain and Portugal and the red wines of Spain (part one)
Session 9: The red wines of Spain (part two) and the wines of Northern Italy
Thursday 12th July 2018
Viticulture and Vinification Revision Day
Monday 16th July 2018
Session 10: The wines of central and southern Italy, Greece and the red wines of Portugal
Session 11: Premium red wine regions of the New World
Session 12: Premium white wine regions of the New World
Tuesday 17th July 2018
Session 13: Regional specialities of the New World
Session 14: Sparkling wines
Session 15: Fortified wines
Wednesday 18th July 2018
Mock Exam and exam tasting technique
Thursday 19th July 2018
Revision
Friday 20th July 2018
Exam, followed by a glass of Champagne
Dress code: smart casual
NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event, so most will be available to order afterwards
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