Earn WSET’s highest qualification with the winner of the prestigious WSET Global Wine Educator of the Year for 2016

Includes Exclusive Cooperage, Vineyard and Winery field trip during the course. – Get involved and learn hands on during the spring growing season.

“The IWP should be considered an essential credential for anyone that buys or sells Italian wine.”

Jay Youmans – Master of Wine, IWP

A great way to jump start your career in wine.

Courses are available in Napa Valley, Denver, Santa Barbara, Cleveland, Nashville, Las Vegas, Orlando, & Tampa 

Courses available every month.

“You guys did a fantastic job!  The instructors were great – very knowledgeable and entertaining and the entire process was very organized and relevant.”

Fred H. – St Helena, California

Where future sommeliers come to learn the essentials of tasting, service, and much more…

Become an American Wine Expert™

The world’s first wine certification focused exclusively on American wine regions.

We are a welcoming community of world-class instructors committed to fostering excellence, creativity, culture, and advancement in the wine industry and beyond.

Courses are available in Napa Valley, Denver, Santa Barbara, Cleveland, Nashville, Orlando, & Tampa 

Evening, Intensive, & Online Classes Offered

Courses available every month.

“Absolutely awesome experience.  Totally enjoyed it.  Feel much much more knowledgeable now then I did 10 days ago.  Teachers were awesome! Classmates were fun.”

Amy B. – Auburn, Alabama

Master professional tasting and advanced wine knowledge

Courses are available in Napa Valley & Tampa Florida

“I would like just like to thank everyone at the academy for the incredibly experience that I had. The teaching was first class, and I really mean it when I say many of their instructors are overqualified…”

Pen C. – Edinburgh Scotland