An idyllic location in the Devonshire countryside will play host to the first Level 3 Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) course, running over three weeks in March and leading to an internationally-recognised qualification.

The six-day course near Exeter starts on March 13 – two days per week over three weeks – with a target audience of wine connoisseurs and those in the drinks and hospitality industry working in a supervisory capacity.

The school also runs a range of other courses including a one-day Level 1 (Friday March 3) which is a beginner’s introduction suitable for those starting a wine career, or those with just an interest in wine. The three-day Level 2 course explores the major grape varieties and important wine regions, with teaching about the style of wines produced from different grapes as well as key classifications and labelling terminology; the next Level 2 event is running on consecutive Fridays starting on April 21. 

Increase the wine knowledge

The WSET provides globally-recognised educational qualifications in wines and spirits for both professionals and enthusiasts, and co-founder of South West Wine School, Jonathan Reynolds, said: “Whether you're in the hospitality trade, are a wine enthusiast or need to increase your wine knowledge to give you more confidence when entertaining clients at work, the WSET courses are absolutely brilliant.

“On the courses you will learn everything from the key grape varieties, viticultural and vinification practices, the principles of food and wine matching and how to correctly serve and store wine to how to describe wine and its characteristics."

The six-day Level 3 course costs £875 with further details available at South West Wine School.