Karen Wetzel

Karen Wetzel is a highly regarded, experienced Wine & Spirits Industry professional and a well-credentialed Wine & Spirits Educator. With over 30 years in the industry, she has experience in most every aspect of the distribution and supply chain and her expertise can help you jump start or advance your career. Starting as a sales rep, Karen has held key positions within the distribution and supplier network including Category Manager, National Accounts Manager, Director of Sales and Director of Wine Education. She has helped countless others advance their careers through mentorships and best-in-class sales training courses. She has also developed wine & spirits education programs for employees, distributors and restaurant/retail trade partners with the goal of helping them thrive in our industry. Karen is a WSET Certified Educator, has her WSET Level 3 in Wine & Spirits and WSET Level 2 in Spirits and holds expert certifications for Napa Valley, Rioja and American wines from the Napa Valley Wine Academy. Today, Karen teaches at the Napa Valley Wine Academy. She also develops career development content and coaches Wine & Spirits Industry Professionals.

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 23 – Wine Writer – Jonathan Cristaldi

If you have ever thought about sharing your passion for wine by writing about it, then this episode is for you!  Today my guest is Jonathan Cristaldi.  Jonathan is an established wine writer with more than a decade of experience. His articles have appeared in publications such as Decanter, Food & Wine, The SOMM Journal …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 22 – Wine Industry Consultant – Dale Stratton

My guest today is Dale Stratton.  Dale has spent the better part of 40 years imbedded in the wine industry and is a treasure trove of knowledge.  He is currently serving as the President of the Wine Market Council, the Managing Director for Azur Associates and as an Analyst for Sip Source.  He’s a little …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 21 – Napa Valley Wine Academy – Catherine Bugue

My guest today is Catherine Bugue, co-founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Her unlikely entrance into the wine industry will surprise and delight you and you’ll find her enthusiasm for wine education inspiring. Along the way Catherine will tell you all about the entertaining and engaging programs we now offer, beyond WSET …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 20 – Blends & Bubbly – DeLauren Everett

In this episode you are going to meet my good friend, and wine entrepreneur, DeLauren Everett.  DeLauren started her own company, Blends and Bubbly, out of her passion for wine and her drive to be a part of wine industry. She’ll share her inspiring journey with us and, at the end of the show, she’ll …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 19 – Somm Foundation – Thomas Price & Ashley Hausman

Join us and meet Master Sommelier Thomas Price and Master of Wine Ashley Hausman with the Somm Foundation to learn about their enrichment experiences and scholarship opportunities that help break down barriers to open doors and help you realize your goals.  Stay tuned until the end and we’ll tell you how you can apply for …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 18 – Wine Access – Vanessa Conlin

In this episode you’ll meet Mater of Wine, Vanessa Conlin.  Vanessa is the Chief Wine Officer at Wine Access and has an extensive resume working in many fields of the wine industry from New York to California.    In this interview, Vanessa will talk about her amazing journey to becoming the 52nd Master of Wine in …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 17 – Silver Oak and Twomey Cellars – Nate Weiss

Have you ever pictured yourself coming home at the end of your work day with mud-stained boots from working in a vineyard, or red wine stains on your shirt after shoveling grapes in a winery?  Well if getting your hands dirty speaks to you, then strap your hat on for today’s episode.  Our guest is …

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WINE WORK & PASSION EPISODE 16 – Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits – Bailey Gins

In this episode we you’ll meet Bailey Gins from SGWS.  She started off in a sales role, and has worked her way up to become  a Talent Cultivation Manager.  Baily not only helps employees get started in their new job, but she also helps them grow their careers.    We’ll talk about everything from onboarding, …

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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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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

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February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

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1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

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1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

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1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

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2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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