Introduction
When you walk through the wine & spirits section in the supermarket, have you ever wondered what’s behind all these bottles, and what makes each bottle so unique?
Drinking wine has become increasingly popular in Hong Kong. Consumers enjoy the pleasure of matching wine with different cuisines while executives and professionals find that talking about wine appreciation is a useful means of socializing with business associates. In recent years, spirits are becoming the next trend of drinking, high-end and premium liquors become more and more attractive in consumers’ eyes, especially whiskey. Bartenders have raised the bar of the drinking industry and mixing cocktails has become a mixture of creativity and professionalism.
To cater to the need of consumers and professionals, a comprehensive and solid understanding of wine and spirits knowledge and tasting skills would be essential. With the abolition of wine duty, Hong Kong is well on the way to become the Asia’s largest wine hub. Knowledgeable professionals and salesmen are in great demand in the industry. It is imperative to have a good foundation of knowledge and skills to excel in the sector.
WSET (formerly the Wine & Spirit Education Trust )
| WSET Qualifications |
WSET (formerly The Wine & Spirit Education Trust ) is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines and spirits. Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, WSET has since grown to become the global industry leader.
WSET qualifications are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for beer, spirits, sake and wine. WSET qualifications are recognized in over 70 countries with 15 languages
*The Hong Kong Management Association proudly marks its 18th anniversary as a WSET Approved Programme Provider (APP), continuing its commitment to quality wine education since 2009.
All the WSET Courses are led by WSET Certified Educators
WSET® Level 3 Award in Wines
Course Structure
This course is designed to give 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. It will assist those who are required to make professional evaluations of wines with regards to their style, quality and price. It also provides the in-depth product knowledge required to underpin job skills and competencies, including product selection in the retail and hospitality sectors. Also, the course will give more comprehensive coverage on the tasting techniques.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the principal natural and human factors in the vineyard and winery, explain how the factors in production can influence the style, quality and price of still wines.
- Name and characterize the characteristics of still wines from the major wine producing regions and explain the key natural and human factors can influence the style, quality and price of wines.
- Name and characterize the characteristics of sparkling wines from the major wine producing regions and explain the key natural and human factors can influence the style, quality and price of wines.
- Name and characterize the characteristics of fortified wines from the major wine producing regions and explain the key natural and human factors can influence the style, quality and price of wines.
- Demonstrate the ability to acquaint wines and advise customers with suitable wine choices
- Accurately describe the key characteristics of the principal still wines and use the description to make an assessment on quality of wines.
Session Plan (45 hours: 18 sessions of 2.5 hours each)
Course Information
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the brochure and the Specification below.
Fee
HKMA Member: HK$13,300
Non-Member: HK$13,500
HKMA WSET students: HK$12,000*
*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts.
Discounts:
Early Bird Discount (2 weeks in advance): Save HK$1,000
Group Discount (Group of 2 or more): Save HK$500
| Course Code | Application | Dates & Times | Examination | Language | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IWSET-L3008-2026-1-F |
... |
Tuesday, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm 3, 10, 17, 24, November; 1, 8, 15; December 2026; 5, 12, 19, 26 January; 2, 16, 23, February; 2, 9, 16, 23 March 2027 |
Tuesday, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (exact date to be confirmed) |
Cantonese | F |
Language
Conducted in Cantonese or English. Textbook / reference materials and exams are in English.
Venue
| F | 14/F Fairmont House, 8 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong |
| SS | 3/F, Tower 2,South Seas Centre, 75 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon |
Sponsor
Enquiries
Course Details
| Mr Charlie Chiu | |
| Phone: | 2774 8582 |
| E-mail: | charliechiu@hkma.org.hk |
General Enquiry / Course Enrolment / Membership
| Phone: | 2774 8500 / 2774 8501 |
| E-mail: | hkma@hkma.org.hk / enrol@hkma.org.hk |
| Fax: | 2365 1000 |