Upcoming Courses: Kingdom of Bahrain · September 2026
Internationally recognised wine qualifications — open to professionals and enthusiasts in Bahrain for the first time. Delivered in-person at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay.
Early deadline — Level 3 sign-up closes 23 July 2026. Secure your place now.
WSET Award in Wines · Bahrain · September 2026
Level 3 in Wines
The serious one. Level 3 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.
What's included
- Virtual Level 3 Study & Support Program
- In-person teaching sessions and tastings
- WSET Level 3 e-book
- Exam
- Digital certificate (upon passing)
Course delivered by Wine Way — WSET Approved Programme Provider. · info@thirstyandwise.com · +1 305 762 2752
Level 3 · Frequently asked questions
Do I need Level 2 to join Level 3?
Not mandatory, but prior knowledge and experience is strongly recommended. Serious preparation before the in-person sessions is essential.
How much time do I need to prepare?
30 hours of in-person classroom sessions plus a minimum of 51.5 hours of private study. This is a serious qualification — preparation is everything.
Will I have support before the sessions start?
Yes — you will receive our Study & Support Program with comprehensive preparation tools and access to a private group where Petar answers your questions along the way.
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.
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