WSET Level 3 in Wines IN PERSON
- Sign Up Deadline: February 6th 2026
- In Person Course Dates: March 14th, 15th, 21th, 22th, 28th, 29th March & 4th, 5th April 2026 (Time: 11am – 3.30pm)
- OPTIONAL Online Dates: February 16th, 17th, 23th, 24th, and March 2nd, 3th, 9th, 10th 2026 (Time: 6pm-8.30pm)
- Exam Date: April 11th 2026
Location: Maison MURA, Miami
Price: $1699
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.
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.
Upon successful completion you will receive a digital certificate, and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to highlight your success.
Choose the Learning Format That Works Best for You
In collaboration with Wine Way – a WSET Approved Program Provider – we offer two formats for the WSET Level 3 in Wines course: In-Person and Hybrid. Both provide expert guidance and support — it’s simply a matter of which learning style suits YOU best:
IN-PERSON
Ideal for students who thrive in a structured classroom setting and enjoy real-time interaction.
Includes 8 full days of guided tasting and theory sessions, leading up to the exam.
All our students get free access to our WSET Level 3 Study & Support Program (valued at $299). As an added value, in-person students are also welcome to join the online sessions held for the Hybrid program — giving them extra opportunities to ask questions, engage, and participate beyond the classroom.
HYBRID
Perfect for students seeking greater flexibility. Combines independent study with full access to our comprehensive WSET Level 3 Study & Support Program.
This format includes an optional in-person tasting session (on the first day of classroom courses), where students learn to taste using the official WSET Level 3 Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), as well as the final in-person exam.
WSET LEVEL 3 IN WINES STUDY & SUPPORT PROGRAM
Developed from our educators’ personal experience as both a student and a teacher, this program is designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to succeed in the WSET Level 3 in Wines exam.
Students of Thirsty and Wise receive the program for free, while external students may join for $299. [More details here]
Theory: 50 MCQs (50 points) + 4 short answers (100 points) in 2 hours
Theory: 50 MCQs (50 points) + 4 short answers (100 points) in 2 hours
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
- 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.
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