This version of the course is for specifically invited wine industry members only. To be able to register for this version you must have an invitation from Dallas Wine Center or another organization authorized by Dallas Wine Center. Uninvited registrations will be refunded (in-full, including shipping) and canceled as soon as they are noted.
This is a guided study program for WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Examination. It contains weekly reading and study assignments followed by a weekly meeting where your instructor reviews the reading material and answers any questions you may have. Following this, there is a tutored tasting of 6 wines and a practice session on short answer questions that are part of the WSET Level 3 Exam.
The students are expected to complete the reading and study assignments for each week before coming to the review session. This is a course that requires intense study by the student and is recommended only for students who have either received “Distinction” in their WSET Level 2 Exams, or for students who already have a breadth of knowledge of the world’s wine regions.
When considering the WSET Level 3 Wine Course, most students are concerned about the blind tasting part of the exam, however, the pass rate for the tasting exam is quite high and if a student follows the tasting format taught by their WSET instructor, the probability of failure is quite low.
Usually, students find the Short Answer Question part of the WSET Level 3 Exam to be the most challenging. These questions are not particularly difficult but they require a thorough analysis and a very clear expression.
During this program you will need to make sure you will study the factual information such as the following by yourself:
- wine laws
- region names and their associated grape varieties, climatic conditions and all other relevant facts about the regions and grapes
You will be required to complete:
- all reading assignments prior to coming to a session
- exercises assigned as short answer questions
You will have guidance with:
- tastings
- quizzes that will test you on the information you’ve been learning through self-study
- tasting exam strategy
- short answer exam strategy
- short answer questions which will be analyzed and solved during the sessions.
This is a great class to take only if you can allocate a lot of time for study so that you are comfortable with all the region and grape names during sessions. That knowledge allows you to use it as a base in analyzing and answering the more detailed questions.
Once you register for this program, your WSET Level 3 study pack will be sent to you via FedEx and you can start studying on the first reading assignment.
Please see the session plans below for the upcoming March program.
The address for these sessions is: Roots and Water, 2200 Vantage St, Dallas, TX 75207
The cost is $500 (for invited wine industry members only) which has been deeply discounted from the price of the standard WSET Level 3 Course ($1,350).
If you’d like to register and pay, please fill out and submit the form which is below the session plans.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 1: Wine and the Consumer
SAT, Wine with Food, Storage and Service of Wine [1-18] - Section 2: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine
The Vine, The Growing Environment and Vineyard Management [19-42] - Section 3: Still Wines of the World
Introduction to France, Bordeaux, The Dordogne and Southwest France, Burgundy, Beaujolais [77-91]
In-class tasting and review:
- Demonstration of WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting and how to apply it for Level 3.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- How to approach short answer questions
- Short answer questions will be assigned at the end of the session, to be turned in via email before the next session
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 2: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine
Common Elements in Winemaking and Maturation, White and Sweet Winemaking, Red and Rose Winemaking [43-70] - Section 3: Still Wines of the World
Alsace, and The Loire Valley [92-98]
Germany, Austria, Tokaj and Greece [108-119]
In-class tasting and review:
- Review and quiz.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- Short answer question review and assignment
Short answer questions from the previous session will be analyzed and answered. New short answer questions will be assigned to be turned in before the next session.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 2: Factors Affecting Style, Quality and Price of Wine
Factors that Affect the Price of Wine, Wine and the Law [71-76] - Section 3: Still Wines of the World
The Northern and The Southern Rhone, Southern France [99-107]
Introduction to Italy, Northern and Central Italy [120-128]
In-class tasting and review:
- Review and quiz.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- Short answer question review and assignment
Short answer questions from the previous session will be analyzed and answered. New short answer questions will be assigned to be turned in before the next session.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 3: Still Wines of the World
Southern Italy, Spain and Portugal [129-141]
Introduction to the USA, California, Oregon,Washington, New York, and Canada [142-151]
In-class tasting and review:
- Review and quiz.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- Short answer question review and assignment
Short answer questions from the previous session will be analyzed and answered. New short answer questions will be assigned to be turned in before the next session.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 3: Still Wines of the World
Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand [152-172]
In-class tasting and review:
- Review and quiz.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- Short answer question review and assignment
Short answer questions from the previous session will be analyzed and answered. New short answer questions will be assigned to be turned in before the next session.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Reading Assignment [pages] to be completed before tasting and review:
- Section 4: Sparkling Wines of the World
Sparkling Wine Production and Sparkling Wines of the World [173-183] - Section 5: Fortified Wines of the World
Sherry, Port, Fortified Muscats [184-195]
In-class tasting and review:
- Review and quiz.
- A tasting of 6 wines representative of the regions mentioned in the Reading Assignment.
- Short answer question review and assignment
Short answer questions from the previous session will be analyzed and answered. New short answer questions will be assigned to be turned in before the next session.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines Examination
- Blind Tasting (30 min)
Two wines to be tasted blind - Theory (2 hours)
- A multiple choice section of 50 questions
- A short answer section of 4 questions with various subsections