WSET Level 4, Wines of the World, D3
D3 125
Classes occur over 3 blocks (modules) of 7 to 9 weeks each in Fall, Winter and Spring. WSET requires that students study Level 4, D2 'Wine Business' before registering for this element, as that material supports students' performance in D3.
Note: Class Registration deadline is September 3, 2025
September 9, 2025 - April 21, 2026
Tuesdays, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Schedule subject to change.Classroom Course
International Wine Center
350 7th Avenue, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001$4078.00
September 9, 2025 - April 21, 2026
Tuesdays, 6:00PM - 8:30PM
Schedule subject to change.
$4078.00
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Registration Requirements
Entrance Requirements:
- At least 21 years of age AND
- An attempt to pass the WSET® Level 4 Wine Production D1 Exam
- WSET requires that students have studied Level 4, Wine Business D2 before registering for this element.
Complete Enrollment Agreement
- Select and complete the corresponding Enrollment Agreement for your course – Sign on the second page.
- This must be completed. You will need to upload it during the registration process.
Pricing Details
Registration Fee: $100.00
Study Kit: $00.00
Exam: $998.00
Tuition: $2980.00
Total: $4078.00
Note: You may pay for this course in two installments. The initial payment is $2588. The remaining $1490 tuition is due 8 weeks after the course start date.
IF YOU WISH TO PAY IN TWO INSTALLMENTS, call us at 212-239-3055 to register by phone.
IF YOU REGISTER ON THIS SITE, you will pay the entire $4078 upfront.
Exam Date & Time
Format: Exams take place over two days.
Day 1: Two written open-response exams. First exam to be completed in 120 minutes, second exam to be completed in 80 minutes.
Day 2: Two blind tasting exams of six wines, 90 minutes each
Theory Exam: 5/12/2026, 11:00AM – 3:20PM
Tasting Exam: 5/13/2026, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
Exam deferment deadline: March 4, 2026
Practice Tasting Exam: March 17, 2026
Practice Theory Exam: March 24, 2026
Detailed Course Schedule
Session:1
Date:Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Topic:Tasting Technique, Bordeaux Part 1
Session:2
Date:Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Topic:Bordeaux Part 2
Session:3
Date:Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Topic:White Wines of Burgundy
Session:4
Date:Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Topic:Red wines of Burgundy, Beaujolais
Session:5
Date:Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Topic:Introduction to Rhône Valley, Northern Rhône
Session:6
Date:Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Topic:Southern Rhône
Session:7
Date:Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:8
Date:Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Topic:South and Southwest of France
Session:9
Date:Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Topic:Loire Valley
Session:10
Date:Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Topic:Alsace and Jura
Session:11
Date:Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Topic:Module 1 Practice Feedback Question e-mailed to students -
This is not a classSession:12
Date:Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Topic:Germany Part 1 and 2
Session:13
Date:Tuesday, November 25, 2025
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:14
Date:Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Topic:Austria, Hungary, Greece
Session:15
Date:Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Topic:Introduction to Italy and Northwest Italy
Session:16
Date:Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Topic:Northeast Italy
Session:17
Date:Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:18
Date:Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:19
Date:Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Topic:Tuscany and Umbria
Session:20
Date:Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Topic:Central and Southern Italy
Session:21
Date:Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Topic:Introduction to Spain
Session:22
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Topic:Spain Part 2, Portugal
Session:23
Date:Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Topic:Module 2 Practice Feedback Question e-mailed to students -
This is not a classSession:24
Date:Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:25
Date:Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Topic:California Part 1 and 2
Session:26
Date:Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Topic:Oregon, Washington, New York, Canada
Session:27
Date:Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Topic:Australia Part 1
Session:28
Date:Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Topic:Australia Part 2
Session:29
Date:Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Topic:NO CLASS THIS WEEK
Session:30
Date:Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Topic:Practice Tasting Exam
Session:31
Date:Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Topic:Practice Theory Exam
Session:32
Date:Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Topic:Module 3 Practice Feedback Question e-mailed to students -
This is not a classSession:33
Date:Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Topic:Chile
Session:34
Date:Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Topic:Argentina
Session:35
Date:Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Topic:New Zealand
Session:36
Date:Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Topic:South Africa
Session:37
Date:Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Topic:D3 THEORY Exam
Begins at 11:00am
Bring Photo IDSession:38
Date:Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Topic:D3 TASTING Exam
Begins at 10:30am
Bring Photo ID
Refund Policy & Student Disclosure
If your study plans are suddenly interrupted, you may seek a refund. When withdrawing from a class, please be aware that you must submit a written notice of withdrawal from the registered class and a written request for a refund. More details can be found by clicking the Refund Policy link.
