Napa Valley Wine Academy

Stephen Staples

Stephen has worked in a range of positions in the alcohol industry. He managed a homebrew supply shop in Australia, sold cell counting microscopes to wineries in Germany and worked in alcohol retail in California and South Carolina. Along the way, he picked up a range of qualifications including Advanced Cicerone and WSET Diploma. When he’s not studying beer, wine and spirits, he is trying to find surf, building igloos or exercising his Australian Shepherd, Huxley.

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Tasting Beer - WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer

Why use the WSET’s Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer?

By: Stephen Staples, DipWSET Ah, beer! A beverage adored by many, often seen as a more casual counterpart to wine (rightly or wrongly). Yet, the complexities of beer, its aromas, flavors, and the sheer diversity of styles can be just as intricate as its vinous counterpart. While the laid-back approach to beer has its charm, …

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Beer vs Wine Tasting: More Similarities Than Differences

Interested in WSET Beer Certifications – Click Here!  Beer vs Wine Tasting: More Similarities Than Differences Many wine and beer enthusiasts would have us think that the tasting assessment of beer and wine are completely different processes, diametrically opposed to one another in almost every possible way. And who could blame them? The malt-driven flavors …

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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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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

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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Street View of HQ

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

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

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2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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