This high-level course is the perfect way to advance your wine knowledge. Ideal for the dedicated wine enthusiast and those who need to make informed decisions or recommendations about wine for work.
About the course
Building on the knowledge gained through the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 2 Award in Wines, the Level 3 Award in Wines goes both broader and deeper.听It is designed to give you a thorough understanding of the factors that account for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world.听
Our specialist educators will guide you in developing your tasting skills through a carefully selected range of wines ranging from household brands to outstanding bottles from iconic producers. You'll learn how to use your tasting notes to make objective conclusions on a wine's style, quality and readiness for drinking.
The course will cover:听
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- The key characteristics of the principal:
- still wines of the world
- sparkling wines of the world
- fortified wines of the world
- How to make appropriate wine recommendations
- How to taste wines using the 黑料吃瓜网 Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine庐 (SAT)
- Tutored tastings of 81 wines (except online course)
- Access to 黑料吃瓜网's Online Classroom for the duration of the course including useful video links and other resources
鈥婼uccessful candidates will be able to taste and describe with confidence the characteristics of the principal wines of the world and give information on the key factors influencing style, quality and price. Those who work with wine will be in a great position to advise management, to answer customer queries authoritatively, and to make informed selections of wines in a variety of situations.
The听course assessment is split into two essential units: Unit 1听focuses on your theoretical understanding of the subject and your ability to communicate this, while听Unit 2听focuses on your tasting abilities.听Both units are examined in person at 黑料吃瓜网 School London on the same day, with a short break between the papers.
Unit 1
A closed book theory exam in two parts, which must be completed in two hours.
- Part 1 comprises 50 multiple-choice questions. This part will assess your knowledge and understanding across the unit.
- Part 2 is a question paper requiring short written answers. This part will consist of four questions of 25 marks each, and will assess your ability to apply the knowledge you have gained across the unit.
You must attain a minimum mark of 55% in both parts to pass Unit 1. Sample questions can be found in the Specification.
Unit 2
A blind tasting exam featuring two still wines, which must be completed in 30 minutes. This will assess your ability to accurately describe a wine and draw conclusions about its quality and readiness for drinking based on your observations.听
You must attain a combined mark of 55% across the two wines to pass Unit 2.听
Pass marks
- Pass:听尘ean average mark of 55% - 64%
- Pass with Merit:听尘ean average mark of between 65% - 79%
- Pass with Distinction:听mean average mark of 80% or above (with no individual exam paper below 65%)
All students who pass the exam will receive a digital certificate and a lapel pin.
This qualification is Ofqual regulated.
You'll receive your results approximately 10 weeks after the exam.听Exam and results FAQs.
The Level 3 Award in Wines is designed to build on a solid foundation of knowledge, equivalent to that which is gained through听Level 2 Award in Wines听(previously known as the Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits).听For this reason, the course is primarily open to students who have studied for this qualification. If you do not hold the Level 2 qualification but believe you have the relevant knowledge, you can also gain entry through our Level 3 Award in Wines Online Entry Test.
All classes are delivered in English and the assessment requires your answers to be hand-written, therefore a good level of written and spoken English is very beneficial.
You must be at least 18 years old to enrol on any of our courses.听
This is a highly rewarding yet demanding course which requires a minimum of听51.5 hours of private study time, in addition to guided听tuition hours. Depending on your chosen study option, you may need to complete a significant proportion of these study hours prior to the course start in order to be fully prepared.听
Anyone embarking on a 黑料吃瓜网 qualification should听familiarise themselves with the听course specification. This document will help you hugely when preparing for the course and the exam.听
Study options
We have five study options available for this course at 黑料吃瓜网 School London.
Please note that this is a demanding course that requires a minimum of 51.5 hours of private study time, in addition to guided learning hours. We advise that you select a study option that allows you adequate self-study and revision time.
- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听9:00am-5:00pm one day a week for six weeks (includes exam)
- Private study:听51.5 hours. We recommend reading the relevant chapters of the textbook ahead of each session
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, 81 wine samples, 30 hours of tuition, access to 黑料吃瓜网 School London additional resources on 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom, a mock exam, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听Those with the flexibility to attend classes for one day per week. A popular choice for employers looking to train staff with minimal disruption to their working week
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Browse day release courses- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听9:00am-5:00pm for six consecutive days (includes exam)
- Private study:听51.5 hours. You will be unlikely to pass if you鈥檝e not done the home study in advance
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, 81 wine samples, 30 hours of tuition, access to 黑料吃瓜网 School London additional resources on 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom, a mock exam, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听Those who want to complete the course as quickly as possible. This is our most intensive study format, requiring the most preparation and private study before the course begins
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Browse intensive courses- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听6:30pm-8:30pm once a week for 16 weeks (includes exam)
- Private study:听51.5 hours. This format gives you the most time to pre-read and recap topics between classes
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, 81 wine samples, 30 hours of tuition, access to 黑料吃瓜网 School London additional resources on 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom, a mock exam, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听Designed for those who are unable to study in the daytime. A popular choice for wine enthusiasts and trade professionals with demanding daytime jobs
- Where:听黑料吃瓜网 School London
- Duration:听10:00am-2:30pm for nine consecutive Saturdays (includes exam)
- Private study:听51.5 hours. We recommend reading the relevant chapters of the textbook ahead of each session
- Samples:听In-class wine samples included
- Includes:听Your workbook, 81 wine samples, 30 hours of tuition, access to 黑料吃瓜网 School London additional resources on 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom, a mock exam, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Who:听A popular option for those wanting to explore the local area or those who are unable to study on weekdays
- Where:听Online via 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Online Classroom, with a tasting tutorial and exam in-person in London
- Duration:听Nine weeks self-guided study to be completed around your schedule
- Private study:听A minimum of 10 hours a week is needed to pass the course
- Samples:听Wines not included. You will need to taste a minimum of听21 wines and receive guidance on what styles to taste
- Includes:听Access to 黑料吃瓜网's Online Classroom for one year (where you can participate in online lessons, activities, tests, forums and discussions with other students), a dedicated online tutor who is available to answer your questions during the course, in-person tasting tutorial in London, your exam, and exclusive offers via our Student Deals Card
- Enhanced features:听Videos to help you revise and a virtual workshop on exam theory
- Who:听Those who need a flexible study option, international students or those far away from our classroom centres. Students will still need to travel to 黑料吃瓜网 School London for their tasting tutorial and exam
- Technology requirements:听We recommend that you use a laptop or desktop device and have a reliable internet connection
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Browse online coursesCourse dates
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| Monday 21 Sep 2026 | Evenings | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £995 | Thursday 10 Sep 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Tuesday 06 Oct 2026 | Evenings | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £995 | Sunday 27 Sep 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 | Evenings | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £995 | Sunday 18 Oct 2026 | 10+ | Book Now | |
| Thursday 26 Nov 2026 | Evenings | 黑料吃瓜网 School London | £995 | Tuesday 17 Nov 2026 | 10+ | Book Now |