Islington WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - 5 Weeks (Wednesday Evenings/Sunday Afternoons) from 21st January 2026

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines - 5 Weeks (Wednesday evenings/Sunday afternoons) starting Wednesday 21st January 2026. Full course dates listed below.

Hosted at our Liverpool Road shop and tasting room in Islington.

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

This is the course for those looking to gain a thorough understanding of wines, build confidence in wine tasting, and develop the skills to assess style, quality, and price professionally.

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust Level 3 Award in Wines is an internationally recognised qualification. It is ideal for wine enthusiasts or trade professionals who already have a basic foundation (WSET Level 2 Award in Wines or equivalent experience is recommended). If you are new to wine, we advise completing WSET Level 1 and 2 first — speak to us if you are unsure where to start your WSET journey.

You will learn how to taste wines using a globally recognised method, analyse how environmental factors, grape-growing, winemaking, maturation, and legal/commercial considerations influence the style, quality, and price of wines, and gain confidence in advising others. The course covers the principal still, sparkling, and fortified wines of the world.

The course includes tutored tastings of approximately 80 wines selected as exemplary examples of their styles. While wines may vary depending on availability, we prioritise world-class examples to make your tasting experience exceptional.

This Level 3 Award is delivered on Wednesdays and Sundays according to the following schedule;

• Wednesday 21st January 6.30-9.30pm 

• Wednesday 28th January 6.30-9.30pm 

• Sunday 1st February 12.30-5.30pm 

• Wednesday 4th February 6.30-9.30pm 

• Wednesday 11th February 6.30-9.30pm 

• Sunday 15th February 12.30-5.30pm 

• Wednesday 18th February 6.30-9.30pm 

• Sunday 22nd February 12.30-5.30pm 

Catch-up arrangements can be made if necessary - please speak to us in advance to understand limitations. 

Official specifications can be found here.

The course is fully inclusive of:

• WSET Level 3 textbook and course materials
• Approximately 80 wine samples
• ~30 hours in-person tuition (including exam)
• ~48 hours guided private study
• 120 min multiple choice and written answer exam
• Tasting exam
• Globally recognised WSET certificate (for those who pass)
• WSET Lapel pin (for those who pass)
• Optional access to the Must & Lees alumni club
• Exclusive discounts on selected wines from Must & Lees