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No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior permission in writing from the publishers.  \nDesigned by Peter Dolton  \nEditing and proofreading by Cambridge Editorial Ltd Production services by Wayment Print & Publishing Solutions Ltd Printed and bound by Markono Print Media Pte Ltd  \nContents  \nIntroduction 5  \nWine & Spirit Education Trust’s Qualifications 6  \nIntroduction to the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines 8  \nLearning Outcomes for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines 10  \nUnit 1: The Theory of Wines ofthe World 10  \nUnit 2: The Analytical Tasting of Wine 22  \nRecommended Tasting Samples 23  \nExamination Guidance 26  \nSample Multiple-Choice Examination Questions 28  \nSample Short Written Answer Examination Question 29  \nExamination Regulations 30  \nIntroduction  \nThis Specification contains necessary information for both candidates and Approved Programme Providers (APPs) about the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines.  \nThe main part of the document is a detailed statement of the learning outcomes ofthe WSET Level 3 Award in Wines. These outcomes should be used by APPs to prepare programmes of learning, and by candidates to plan their studies, because the examination is specifically set to test these outcomes.  \nThe Specification also provides a list of recommended tasting samples, guidance concerning the examination (including syllabus weighting and sample examination questions) and the examination regulations.  \nThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust’s Qualifications  \nWSET Awards  \nWSET Awards is the Awarding Body of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, which provides quality-assured qualifications that help people to know more about alcoholic beverages and to develop their tasting skills. This is done by:  \n• liaising with the drinks industry to set suitable specifications  \n• approving programme providers to offer our qualifications  \n• setting examinations  \n• issuing certificates to successful candidates.  \nThe development and awarding ofWSET regulated qualifications is the sole responsibility ofWSET Awards, the Awarding Body of The Wine & Spirit Education Trust.  \nThe UK Government has established a regulatory authority, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), which regulates Awarding organisations that offer qualifications. Some WSET qualifications are listed below.  \nFull Title: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines  \nOfqual number 600/1504/4  \nDescription: This qualification provides a basic introduction to the main styles of wines available to front-line staff involved in the service or sale of wine. 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