Wine 201 is 100% self-paced with a full 12 months of unrestricted access.
Broaden your wine knowledge with a deeper look at the wines of the world
INTERMEDIATE
SELF-PACED
15-20 HRS
OF STUDY
ONLINE
CERTIFICATION
You understand the basics, but still lack confidence in the wine aisle or speaking with the sommelier.
You want to continue your wine education in a low-pressure environment.
You know “Chardonnay,” but can’t explain its different styles depending on where it’s grown and how it’s made.
$199.00
Wine 201 is designed to give you a deeper exploration of wine with an emphasis on wines relevant to the American market. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, this course provides the building blocks for continual exploration.
You’ll navigate the wines of the world with Jess Helfand, a certified WSET instructor, and Diploma graduate.
By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
We want to remove all barriers in wine education, making it easy to learn anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.
Wine 201 includes 15+ hours of material, using eye-catching infographics, maps and text to make information accessible and easily digestible.
Get access to live webinars, plus a video library to further hone your skills and expand your knowledge.
Ask questions and get answers with NVWA certified experts. Plus, engage with our +4,000 community.
Welcome to Wine 201, Napa Valley Wine Academy’s intermediate online course! My name is Jess Helfand, and I’ll be your instructor throughout this course. It’s my philosophy that the world of wine shouldn’t be shrouded in mystery, and Wine 201 is designed to make wine accessible for both the industry professional and the enthusiast alike. Get ready for a course jam-packed with information, eye-catching infographics, and helpful maps, all meant to empower you with knowledge and help you achieve your goals.
Wine 201 is divided into 5 modules, each introducing key topics and building a broad base of wine knowledge. Expect subjects ranging from fundamentals of viticulture and winemaking, to wines made from popular and lesser-known grape varieties. At the end of the course there is an optional exam that you can take to earn your Wine 201 certificate. I hope you’re just as excited as I am to dig in and explore these topics.
Cheers!
~Jess
ABOUT JESS HELFAND
Jess is an economist by training who has always had a love of wine and spirits. She completed the WSET Diploma in 2016 and has been teaching for the academy since 2017. Her primary goal as an educator is to make wine accessible at any level, from the beginner to the advanced student.
She is a WSET Certified Educator and also holds the titles of Italian Wine Professional (IWP), Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS), Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), and Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS). She also has an MA in Policy Economics from Tulane University and an MBA from the University of Maryland.
You’ll receive a Welcome Email with everything you need to access our proprietary learning platform, community and course materials.
Start Wine 201 whenever you’re ready -- this course is 100% online and self-paced.
Toast your accomplishment with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what’s in the glass!
Wine 201 is 100% self-paced with a full 12 months of unrestricted access.
IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS
Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.
Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.
Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).
Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.
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