(test) WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines – Raleigh

The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is one of the most respected wine certifications in the industry. This advanced course will strengthen your tasting skills so you can confidently describe a wine’s style, origin, and quality – even when tasting it blind. You’ll explore the world’s major wine regions, key grape varieties, vineyard practices, and winemaking techniques, all of which will help you understand exactly why a particular wine tastes the way it does. At Vitis House we want you to succeed, which is why we host a complimentary online prep class before each Level 3 begins to help you feel confident from day one!

Price includes study materials, tuition, exam, certificate, and pin (if passed).

What will you learn?

This comprehensive program will turn you into a certified wine expert. Join a passionate wine community and level up your expertise!

Course Level

Advanced

Format

5 days in person, 55 hours of independent study

Wines

Taste 55+ wines together

Exam

Blind tasting followed by theory exam (3 hours)

For detailed information on this course please check course specification on the official WSET® website.

Course Structure

5 days of intensive professional training using WSET methodology

Day 1

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Course introduction and the Systematic Approach to Tasting. Natural and human factors influencing the vineyard and the winery. White wines of Germany, Alsace, Austria, and Tokaj.

Day 2

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

White and red wines of Burgundy, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, the Rhone Valley, and the South of France.

Day 3

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Spain and Portugal. Northern, Central, and Southern Italy. Greece, New Zealand, and the United States.

Day 4

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Australia, South Africa, Chile, Argentina, Sparkling and Fortified Wines.

Day 5

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Exam day

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Requirements and Preparation

Preparation

E-Book or printed book included. Shipping fee required if mailed. We support your studies with quizzes and extra learning tools.

Requirements

Minimum age: 21+ years old
WSET Level 2 certification suggested
Valid ID for the day of the exam

Note: We recommend that you hold WSET L2, CMS L2, or can demonstrate the equivalent level of knowledge. Please review the course specifications or contact us via email for more information.

Exam Format

Tasting exam

30 minutes

Format:

2 wines
Theory exam

2 hours

Format:

50 multiple-choice questions and essay questions.

You must score at least 55 % in each part to pass overall.

Locations

Raleigh, NC
Norfolk VA

Parking available but Uber/Lyft is recommended

More Details

Questions? We’re happy to help—contact us at cheers@vitishouse.com

Registrations

Closes 15 days before the course start date

Cancellations

All sales are final once students receive course documents via email

Transfers

Accepted 45+ days before the course starts. Fees may apply.

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Additional information

Select Dates	March 7, 8, 13, 14 & 15, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – 9am-5pm, September 18, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2026 – Norfolk, VA – 9am-5pm, November 6, 7, 8, 14 & 15, 2026 – Raleigh, NC – 9am-5pm
Payments	Payment in Full, 50% Deposit, 50% Balance

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