WSET AWARD IN WINES
Level 3 in Wines
WSET Level 3 in Wines Award is a thorough, comprehensive qualification — covering the world’s wine regions in depth, blind tasting, and the skills to explain not just what a wine tastes like, but why.
Recognised globally. Respected everywhere.
HOSPITALITY & TRADE PROFESSIONALS
SERIOUS WINE ENTHUSIASTS
WSET LEVEL 2 STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
UPCOMING COURSES
Bahrain, November 2026
Format: In Person
Location: Manama, Bahrain — hosted at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay. re/Asian restaurant, 50th floor
Dates: November 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24
Time: 10 am – 5.30 pm
Exam: November 25th (2pm -5 pm)
Sign Up Deadline: October 6th
BDH 660
Format: In Person
- OUR LEVEL 3 STUDY & SUPPORT PROGRAM
- IN-PERSON TEACHING SESSIONS AND TASTINGS
- WSET LEVEL 3 E-BOOK
- EXAM – fixed dates
- DIGITAL CERTIFICATE (UPON PASSING)
How To Sign Up:
📧 Contact: info@thirstyandwise.com
📞 Call/text: +1 305 762 2752
We’ll send you a booking form along with a secure payment link. Your place will be confirmed once we receive your completed form and payment has been processed.
LEVEL 3 STUDY & SUPPORT PROGRAM
Our students get free access to the Level 3 Study and Support Program — a complete study platform built by Petar, valued at $299, included at no extra cost.
Petar built this program from two perspectives: as an educator who has taught the syllabus for years, and as a student who has sat the exam himself. The result is a program shaped by what actually helps you pass — not just what’s in the textbook.
What’s included:
- 45 structured topic sessions with 13+ hours of video teaching
- 2,200+ flashcards for daily spaced repetition
- 1,100+ exam-style multiple choice questions with score tracking
- 22 Short Written Answer practice papers, with personal feedback from Petar on 2
- Grapes & Appellations and Winemaking master references, plus the Gold Document (66 factors mapped to style, quality, and price)
- Factor Files for every major wine region and 79 structured tasting notes
- Private Facebook group where Petar answers your questions personally
About WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for wine enthusiasts.
For individuals seeking to delve deeper into the world of wines, this qualification provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Upon completion you will be able to assess wines accurately, and use your understanding to confidently explain wine style and quality.
What you'll learn
Unit 1
- The key factors in the production of wine: location, grape growing, winemaking, maturation and bottling
- How these key factors influence the key characteristics of the principal
– still wines of the world
– sparkling wines of the world
– fortified wines of the world - How to apply your understanding to explain wine style and quality
Unit 2
- How to taste wines, describe their characteristics and evaluate their quality, using the WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT)
COURSE DELIVERY
This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom or online delivery time.
ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 is assessed by a closed-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions and a short-written answer paper. Unit 2 is assessed by a blind tasting of two wines.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
COURSE INFORMATION
For more information and full details on the course requirements, please download the Specification below.
Challenging but worth it!
WSET Level 3 was intense, but Petar made it manageable and even enjoyable. His deep knowledge, patience, and support kept me motivated throughout the course. I feel proud of what I’ve learned and much more confident when talking about wine.
Wine is fun and it's for everyone.
Taking your wine education to the next level? Whether you are a wine professional or a wine enthusiast, a wine course is the best way to build your resume, knowledge, and confidence.