August 14, 2025 (London, UK) — For the first time, WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, is publicly sharing the complete list of wines used in its 2024/25 Diploma tasting exams, offering a unique glimpse into the rigorous, globally recognised qualification.
WSET’s flagship Level 4 Diploma in Wines includes six units, three of which feature tasting exams:
- D3: Wines of the World
- D4: Sparkling Wines
- D5: Fortified Wines
These units challenge students to analyse and evaluate a wide range of wines through blind tasting, supported by deep theoretical understanding. Exams took place between October 2024 and June 2025 at WSET Diploma centres around the world.
Simon Milroy MW, WSET Diploma Lead, Qualifications, said: “Our job is to present students with styles and quality levels that reflect the world of wine today, whether that’s a rare Blaufränkisch from Burgenland, Austria, or a commercial bestseller from South Eastern Australia.”
The line-up spans iconic and accessible wines alike – from Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2019 and [yellow tail] Chardonnay 2024 (both D3, May), to Harvey’s Bristol Cream (D5, June). All wines are blind tasted and selected by expert panels, including Masters of Wine and senior educators, to align with themes in the Diploma Specification.
The 2024/25 tasting papers featured wines from 12 countries, including France, Austria, Chile, Germany, Portugal, Australia and the USA, with flights constructed to test both classic knowledge and emerging trends.
In total, 42 wines were poured for tasting across the academic year:
- 24 for D3
- 9 for D4
- 9 for D5
Download the full wine list on WSET’s website.
About WSET
WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) is the global leader in drinks education. Founded in 1969, and recognised by the awarding body Ofqual, we have awarded over 1.5 million people with a qualification since our inception. The courses are open to both industry professionals and interested enthusiasts who can take them across four levels, from one-day beginner to expert level diploma. Available in 15 languages and in over 70 countries, our qualifications have a strong reputation worldwide as the industry standard for knowledge. In the last academic year (2023/24) 134,000 candidates sat for a WSET qualification. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn
About WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines
The WSET Diploma is an expert-level qualification that builds on knowledge from the Level 3 Award in Wines. Designed for professionals and dedicated enthusiasts, the course develops advanced skills in wine production, business, and analytical tasting. It is a key milestone for those pursuing the Master of Wine (MW) title.
Diploma candidates study with over 40 course providers around the world and typically invest over 500 hours in preparation. Graduates hold global recognition as authoritative wine specialists.
For full details on the Diploma: wsetglobal.com/diploma
