ADVANCED COURSES
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Our advanced courses at Napa Valley Wine Academy are tailored for professionals and enthusiasts seeking in-depth knowledge and expertise in the wine and spirits industry. The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines curriculum covers an extensive range of topics, including viticulture, vinification, wine regions, and advanced tasting techniques, equipping students with a thorough understanding of wine production and styles worldwide. The prestigious WSET Level 4 Diploma offers an even deeper dive, with rigorous modules on wine production, wine business, and fortified wines, among others, and includes a detailed research assignment to hone analytical and evaluative skills. Additionally, our specialized courses, such as the Napa Valley Wine Expert and American Wine Expert, provide focused insights into specific regions and styles, preparing students to excel in their wine careers with a nuanced and comprehensive education.
WSET Level 3 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course
Embark on a comprehensive journey through the world of wine with our WSET Level 3 Wine Online course. You’ll gain a deep understanding of wide grape varieties and the factors influencing wine style and quality across the globe, equipping you with the knowledge to assess and explain wine like a professional.
$1,099.00
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FREE Course Preview - WSET Level 3 Wine – Wine Instructional Videos
Curious about our WSET Level 3 Wine Instructional Videos but want to try before you buy?
This free preview gives you exclusive access to a selection of 45 videos from the full program—so you can experience the quality, depth, and structure of our instructional videos firsthand.
Explore key wine regions and production methods, including Burgundy, Southern Italy, Spain, Australia, and the intricacies of Sparkling Wine Production.
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WSET Level 3 Wine – Complete Exam Prep Package
Elevate your exam preparation with the Complete Level 3 Wine Exam Prep Package, your comprehensive guide to excellence. This all-encompassing toolkit provides you with over 1200 digital flashcards, practice questions, and indispensable pronunciation guides. With automated scoring and expertly curated content, you’re not just preparing; you’re setting the stage for outstanding results. Begin your journey with confidence, knowing you have the ultimate prep package in your arsenal. Ready to transform your study experience?
$139.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D1 Wine Production
Begin your WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine with D1 – Wine Production, and unlock how grapes are grown and wine is made. Discover how every decision impacts the wine’s style, quality, and price from the vineyard to the cellar. Enroll now and transform your passion for wine into a profound understanding that sets you apart in the wine world.
$1,197.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D2 Wine Business
D2 Wine Business dives more deeply into the factors that contribute to the price of wine. You’ll also understand the many types of businesses engaged in the production of wine, available options for getting wine to the point of sale, and key considerations in wine marketing.
Prerequisites: You must have taken the D1 course to start D2 (receipt of D1 exam results not required).
$815.00
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In-Person
We teach our students the WSET way of thinking. You’ll not only know the material, but you’ll also understand what they are looking for so you can feel confident on test day. You’ll also be ready for the blind tasting portion of the exam with guided tastings of approximately 80 benchmark wines.
$1,755.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D6 Independent Research Assignment
While Diploma’s Unit 6 is an independent project, our proprietary online classroom offers resources to ensure your paper meets WSET expectations. WSET releases two topics each August, allowing students to pick ONE. This year’s topics include "Virginia Wine" (due January 31, 2025) or "PIWI Grape Varieties (due July 31, 2025). If you don’t like either of the two available topics, you can wait until the next academic year for two new topics to be released.
$399.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D5 Fortified Wine
In the D5 unit of the WSET Level 4 Diploma program students explore fortified wines of the world, including Sherry, Port, Madeira, Vins Doux Naturels and Rutherglen Muscat, through theoretical and practical study.
Prerequisites: You must be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma program and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).
$997.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D3 Wines of the World
In the WSET Level 4 D3 Wines of the World class, students examine the still wines produced in France, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, USA, Canada, Chile, Argentina, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and China.
Prerequisites: You must have be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).
$2,650.00
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WSET Level 4 Diploma | D4 Sparkling Wine
Through detailed theoretical and practical study, explore the sparkling wines produced in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, the USA, South America, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Prerequisites: You must be enrolled in the WSET Level 4 Diploma program and have taken the D1 and D2 exams (receipt of results not required).
$997.00
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Business of Wine Online
The Business of Wine Online course offered by the Napa Valley Wine Academy is a comprehensive online program designed to transform a passion for wine into a profitable venture. Covering all aspects of the wine business, from vineyard economics to market strategies, this course is led by Master of Wine Tim Hanni.
$649.00
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WSET Level 3 Wine – Full Mock Exam Theory & Tasting
Prepare with confidence for your WSET Level 3 Wine Exam using the Level 3 Mock Exam. This at-home kit simulates a real exam experience with professionally curated wines and exam-style printed materials. Choose from two unique kits—each with different wines and questions—or purchase both for double the practice. Created by NVWA’s award-winning team of WSET Certified Educators and Internal Assessors, each kit includes a red and white wine (100ml vials), printed tasting and theory papers, and access to expert video explanations with point-by-point walkthroughs. Perfect for first-time exam-takers and resitters alike, it’s the smartest way to assess your readiness and sharpen your strategy for exam day.
$189.00
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WSET Level 3 Online: Wine Instructional Videos for Wine Education
Elevate your advanced wine studies with our extensive collection of over 350 review videos, designed to accompany your course materials. These videos comprehensively cover the content of the WSET Level 3 in Wine textbook, offering a dynamic blend of visual and auditory learning opportunities to reinforce key concepts.
Accompany your WSET Level 3 Award in Wine studies with over 350 engaging review videos. Designed to complement the WSET course, these concise videos offer comprehensive coverage of course content, blending visual and auditory learning for a dynamic study experience.
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WSET D3 Mock Exam – Tasting & Theory
Prepare with confidence for your WSET Level 4 D3 Wines of the World Exam using the D3 Mock Exam – Tasting & Theory. This at-home kit simulates a real exam experience with professionally curated wines and exam-style printed materials. Created by NVWA’s award-winning team of WSET Certified Educators, each kit includes 12 wines (100ml vials), printed tasting and theory question & answer sheets, and access to expert video explanations with point-by-point walkthroughs. Perfect for first-time exam-takers and resitters alike, it’s the smartest way to assess your readiness and sharpen your strategy for exam day.
$599.00
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WSET Level 2 Spirits - Instructional Videos
Elevate your spirit studies with our extensive collection of review videos, designed to accompany your course materials. These videos comprehensively cover the content of the WSET Level 2 in Spirit textbook, offering a dynamic blend of visual and auditory learning opportunities to reinforce key concepts. The collection includes our famous still animation videos which have proven to help demystify the distillation process.
Designed to complement the WSET course, these videos offer comprehensive coverage of course content, blending visual and auditory learning for a dynamic study experience.
** These videos are included in Napa Valley Wine Academy’s WSET Level 2 Award in Spirits, so it is not required for our students.
$39.99
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WSET D5 Mock Exam – Tasting & Theory
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Prepare with confidence for your WSET Level 4 D5 Fortified Wines Exam using the D5 Mock Exam – Tasting & Theory. This at-home kit simulates a real exam experience with professionally curated wines and exam-style printed materials. Created by NVWA’s award-winning team of WSET Certified Educators, each kit includes 3 wines (100ml vials), printed tasting and theory question & answer sheets, and access to expert video explanations with point-by-point walkthroughs. Perfect for first-time exam-takers and resitters alike, it’s the smartest way to assess your readiness and sharpen your strategy for exam day.
$199.00
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