The Leader in WSET Education | Napa Valley Wine Academy

student-centered approach

WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTORS

ALL LEVELS IN-PERSON & ONLINE

Wine Can Be Complex. Wine Education Shouldn't Be.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your career or just be more confident in the wine aisle, we offer the instruction and support you need to achieve your wine education goals.

With NVWA, you can:

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WHY STUDY WITH US?

A Student-Focused Approach

Everyone’s wine education journey is unique. You deserve a wine school that will not only deliver top notch content, but also guide you on the learning path that’s right for YOU.

We put the student at the center of everything we do. You are the reason we:

Offer supplemental study resources you won’t find anywhere else
Developed the industry’s most robust online learning platform, designed to make you feel like you’re in the room
Provide wine tasting kits with most online courses, expertly curated for the learning objectives of each course
Host industry expert webinars, highlighting details you won't find in most certifications

AWARD WINNING

2x WSET Educator of the Year

wine & spirits education programs that

make it easy to...

Elevate

your wine expertise

You want to speak with confidence about the textures, styles and regions of wine.

Refine

your tasting skills

You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.

Receive

world-class certification

You need practical guidance on tasting and pairing that you can actually use.

WE EMPOWER ANYONE TO
Become A Confident Wine Authority

Our unique approach and expert instructors give enthusiasts and professionals a clear path to advance their wine expertise.

I’ve been drinking and enjoying wine for over 20 years but really knew very little about it. WSET Level 1 gave me insight into why I liked certain wines, helped make sense of the various flavors and aromas associated with different grapes and left me thirsty to learn more.

Dr. Dale A.California

Best learning experience by far. Their knowledge and expertise from the educators are remarkably impressive.

Julie K.Boca Raton, FL

A perfect mix of exceedingly high standards, cozy personal attention and deep relationships within the industry that yield the best instructors around. Napa Valley Wine Academy can take you from newbie to international certification within months.

Stephanie B.San Francisco, CA

The best wine education one can get in the Bay Area, if not in the country. I left my WSET Level 3 class having learned a TON and having tasted about 70 wines - an interesting mix that included some high-quality examples. The teachers are phenomenal.

Maria T.San Francisco, CA

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WHO LOVES OUR PROGRAMS?

SIMPLIFYING THE WORLD OF WINE
for All Levels

We make it easy to learn anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.

3 Ways To Better Your Wine Tasting Skills

Grab this free video series, where our very own Master Taster shares his secrets.

How We’re Different

We’re Premier, not Pretentious

We design our programs for students, not snobs. We know wines are complex, but believe wine education should be approachable and fun.

(There’s a reason we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)

AWARD WINNING

2x WSET Educator of the Year

HELPING ENTHUSIASTS AND PROFESSIONALS
BECOME CONFIDENT WINE AUTHORITIES.

Curious

Passionate

Professional