About Us
IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE INFORMATION
It’s about the people.
How can learning about something you have a passion for be made better?
Meet other people who are passionate about the same thing
We put the student at the center of everything we do.
Our Core Values & Wine Education Philosophy
Why We Created Napa Valley Wine Academy
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Napa Valley Wine Academy is born
2011
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2014
Launched our Online Learning Platform
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Designed & Launched Our First Proprietary Course: Wine 101
2015
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2016
Awarded WSET & Riedel Global Educator of the Year
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Became a WSET Diploma Provider
2017
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2018
Hit 4,000+ Students Educated in a Year
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Awarded WSET & Riedel Global Educator of the Year for a Second Time
2019
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2020
First Cohort of Diploma Student Graduate
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Launched Wine 201 Wines of the World Online Course
2021
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SIMPLIFYING THE WORLD OF WINE
for All Levels
Here’s how we’re making it easier for anyone to become a confident wine authority.
The Courses
A Clear Path Forward
Our curriculum is designed to be informative and engaging.
The Instructors
The Perfect Pairing
Our instructors are wine experts and expert teachers.
The Community
Learn and Laugh Together
We’re building more than an online learning platform, we’re creating a space for connection.How We’re Different
We’re Premier, not Pretentious
(There’s a reason we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)
