Thirsty and Wise

08/05/2026

NEW SERIES ALERT 🥃

In the next few days, we'll be releasing 9 videos + 110 quiz questions covering everything you need to know about spirits — the basics, done right.

What's inside:
✅ What spirits actually are & how they're made
✅ Fermentation & distillation, simplified
✅ Classic spirits from around the world
✅ How to taste properly
✅ Storage & service essentials
✅ Quizzes after every session

New to Thirsty and Wise? We make wine and spirits education simple and approachable — whether you're an enthusiast building confidence, or a pro working toward your next career step.

Follow along so you don't miss it!
First video: https://youtu.be/QVvdgT5-Kws

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Welcome to Spirits People! 🥃 This is Session 1 of our brand-new sp...

07/19/2026

In less than two hours, the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain kicks off. ⚽🍷

And I keep wondering — will they go the distance?

No, not Spain. Not Argentina. My students.

We just wrapped Day 3 of WSET Level 3 in Macedonia — intense Friday, Saturday, Sunday sessions. Five days left before the exam. Time to dig deep: flashcards, factor templates, short written answers.

Everyone's watching one final today. Mine's happening in the exam room.

Get your free Level 3 Short Video Library here: 👉 thirstyandwise.com/level-3-short-video-library/
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07/19/2026

Have you ever tasted Öküzgözü?
Yes, I need to practice pronouncing it. Tasting it — that was the easy part!!

Merve, one of our L3 students from Turkey, introduced me to this grape — grown in Elazığ, high up in Southeastern Anatolia.
Turkey = warm climate, but that altitude gives serious Pinot Noir energy: fresh, high acidity, firm tannins.

Pairing? Turkish Kebab, obviously.
So remember this:
🍷 Öküzgözü
📍 Elazığ, Southeastern Anatolia
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07/13/2026

🍷 Get 4 free Level 2 in Wines sample cards: thirstyandwise.com/level-2-sample-pack/

And now: Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris in under 30 seconds. Let's go!

🍋 Pinot Grigio
Cool climate, high yields, early harvest → dry, high acidity, simple citrus & green fruit. Aged in inert vessels — drink young and fresh.
🍑 Pinot Gris
Moderate climate, later harvest, lower yields → can be dry or lusciously sweet, more tropical flavors. Can see used oak + extra time in bottle.

Same grape, two totally different wines depending on where and how it's grown.

Get the full picture — grape, climate, winemaking, style — on our free Level 2 sample cards 👇

🔗 thirstyandwise.com/level-2-sample-pack/


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07/11/2026

First - we eat!
Day 2 of WSET Level 2 in Macedonia started how I promised my students — with burek.

For anyone who doesn't know: burek is a traditional Balkan pastry, layered and stuffed with cheese or meat. Rich, fatty, worth every bite.

But here's the lesson — in the Balkans, we eat burek with yogurt. That's not just tradition, it's technique!
Yogurt's acidity cuts through the richness and cleanses the palate.

Same principle applies to wine and any rich food — a high-acid white like Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc does the same job.

Want to learn what else WSET Level 2 covers?
Or to bring wine training to your team or business? Let's talk 👇

📩 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +1 305 762 2772

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Course Provider - Wine Way WSET Approved Programme Provider.

07/10/2026

Level 2 started today in Macedonia!

Argon gas capsule is too small, the canister is just right!

And this is one of the lessons: argon gas and blanket systems preserve wine.
So: we are going to open a lot of wine during our L2 and L3 sessions, and we want our wine samples nice and fresh, preserving their distinctive aromas. Hey, we are teaching here!
What's the point of learning it, if you don't use it in your Wine Way?

Want to learn what else WSET Level 2 covers?
Contact us at [email protected] or
WhatsApp us at +1 305 762 2772
for our next in-person and Virtual online courses.

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07/10/2026

No shortcuts. Just effort. 💪🍷

WSET Level 3 is challenging — the sooner you accept that, the better. Whether you're still deciding to enroll or already deep in it, the approach that works is the same one that works anywhere: focus, consistency, and taking the work seriously.

That's exactly the philosophy behind our Level 3 Study & Support Program. We give you the tools to process the material — and more importantly, to prove you actually understand it, not just recognize it. Practice questions, flashcards, written answers. Real support from a real educator. No bots, no FAQs.

Start here 👉 FREE Level 3 Short Video Library: thirstyandwise.com/level-3-short-video-library/

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📍 If you're in hospitality or the wine trade in Bahrain, here's a chance to go further — in person.
This September — join us for WSET Level 3 at the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay.

🗓️ Sign-up deadline: 23 July 2026. Spaces are limited.
📧 Let's connect: [email protected]

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07/02/2026

You answered. Here's what frustrates wine lovers most:

44% — Prices. How do I know what's worth it?
22% — Too many choices. I never know what to pick.
19% — I feel judged for not knowing enough.
16% — The jargon. It feels like another language.

What do YOU think?

Every single one of these comes down to the same thing — wine feels complicated because nobody explained the logic behind it.
That's exactly why we're here.

Once you understand the system, the price makes sense. The choice becomes easier. The jargon clicks. And nobody can make you feel judged for something you actually understand.
We're simplifying wine — one grape variety at a time.
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And if you want to start right now — we made 4 free sample cards for you. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, variety and climate. Free download below.
👉 thirstyandwise.com/level-2-sample-pack/
Let's simplify wine together.
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06/30/2026

🍷 Free WSET Level 3 Webinar — This Friday, July 3rd!
Are you thinking about starting WSET Level 3? Already studying but feeling stuck? Or did you sit the exam and didn't get the result you needed?
This free live webinar is for You.

This Friday, July 3rd at 12:00 PM Eastern Time — join me online and we'll break down exactly what WSET Level 3 requires, what most students get wrong, and how to adjust your approach.

📅 Friday, July 3rd — 12:00 PM Eastern Time
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No registration needed. Just click the link and show up.

Save this post, share it with your wine friends, and tag anyone who is working toward their WSET Level 3. 👇

See you Friday!
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06/27/2026

Get 4 free Level 2 sample cards — https://thirstyandwise.com/level-2-sample-pack/ 🍷
Chardonnay. Everything that matters. Under 30 seconds.
Cool to warm climate — the most versatile grape on the syllabus. Light to full body. Primary aromas change depending on where it grows.
Winemakers love Chardonnay because it responds to everything — inert vessels, oak, lees ageing, malolactic conversion. Every decision changes the wine.
That's why a Chablis and a Napa Valley Chardonnay taste like completely different grapes.
grape + climate + winemaking = wine style
Missed the Pinot Noir video? Check our last post.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chenin Blanc and Furmint coming next — follow so you don't miss them.
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