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
