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    Master Wine, Spirits, Beer, and Sake With Confidence

    Explore WSET certifications and skill-building courses designed to build real tasting ability, earn globally recognized credentials, and support your personal or professional growth.

    Online and in-person programs. Structured learning pathways. Expert instructors committed to your success.

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    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | Instructor - Led Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 1 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course

    A four-week instructor-led route to the WSET Level 1 Award in Wines, with a dedicated WSET-certified educator, three live 60-minute webinars including guided tastings, and video lectures, activities and quizzes available 24/7. You keep 12 months of platform access from your course start date, and your online exam registration and exam fee are included in the $329. You will learn to describe wines accurately using the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting, identify the main wine styles, and apply the fundamental principles of food and wine pairing. Pass the exam and you can display your credentials instantly: a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network. Prefer no fixed schedule? Our on-demand Level 1 course is $289 with no cohort and no webinars.
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    WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In - Person - Napa Valley Wine Academy
    Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines course gives you the basic skills to talk and taste like a professional. This course is designed to be hands-on and fun. You will explore different styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, and learn the fundamental principles involved in the storage and service of wine. Pass the exam and you can display your credentials instantly: you'll receive a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment, and you can share it on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
    $425.00
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    WSET Level 2 Wine Online | Instructor - Led Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 2 Wine Online | Instructor-Led Course

    The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, taught live over five weeks with a real instructor and a real cohort. Four 90-minute Zoom webinars anchor the course - all recorded, so a work conflict never puts you behind - around 20-plus video lectures, interactive activities, weekly quizzes and a 50-question mock exam you can take at 6 AM or midnight. Twelve classic wines carry you through the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting®, the method that turns "I like this" into an argument you can defend. You keep the platform for 12 months from your course start date, so the material is still there long after the five weeks end. Your online exam registration and fee are included. 96.1% of our Level 2 students pass.
    $679.00
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    WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In - Person - Napa Valley Wine Academy
    Enroll in the WSET Level 2 course to explore the world's wine styles and regions, and refine your tasting skills with guided tastings of approximately 30 wines. Join now and learn to identify principal grape varieties, decode wine labels, and master the WSET’s Level 2 Systematic Approach to Wine Tasting (SAT). Once you pass the exam you can display your credentials instantly! You'll get a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment. Share it instantly on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network to showcase your achievement!
    $935.00
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    WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | Bootcamp - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 2 Award in Wines | Bootcamp

    The WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, taught as a four-day immersion in Napa Valley. Your classroom time at Napa Valley Wine Academy is augmented with vineyard, winery and cooperage visits, so you gain a working understanding of grape growing and winemaking rather than a theoretical one. Your instructors are top educators in the industry, involved in winemaking, sommelier services and other segments of the wine trade. You will taste more than 60 wines across the four days, including a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and specialty pourings at the wineries. Two gourmet lunches and a winemaker dinner are included; lodging and travel are not. Please note that the WSET Level 2 exam is taken online with remote invigilation within 12 months of your bootcamp, not in the classroom on the final day.
    $2,195.00
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    WSET Level 3 Wine Online | Instructor - Led Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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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    WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In - Person - Napa Valley Wine Academy
    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 3 Wine Spring and Harvest Boot Camp | Napa, California - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 3 Wine Harvest Bootcamp | Napa, California

    Earn the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with your hands in a Napa Valley harvest. Ten weeks of online study with a dedicated instructor prepare you before you travel, then five consecutive days in Napa: two days of structural tasting and theory workshops, two days working in estate vineyards and production cellars alongside winemakers and growers, and the official WSET Level 3 examination on day five. Exam registration and fee are included. PLEASE NOTE that the in-person portion runs over 5 consecutive days with the exam held on day 5 - book travel to arrive the evening before day one and depart no earlier than the evening of day five.
    $3,995.00
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    WSET Level 1 Award in Beer | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 1 Award in Beer | Online

    A practical introduction to beer for newcomers — no previous beer, wine or spirits knowledge required. Over four weeks and six modules on WSET Global's learning platform, plus three live 90-minute webinars with our beer educator, you will explore the main styles, learn how malt, hops, yeast and water shape flavor and aroma, and develop a systematic approach to tasting using the WSET Level 1 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer. Your exam registration and WSET exam fee are included, and you keep access to the material for 12 months. Beer for tasting is sourced by you — WSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol in order to qualify. Pass and you receive a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
    $325.00
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    WSET Level 2 Award in Beer | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 2 Award in Beer | Online Course

    The WSET Level 2 Award in Beer, taught over five weeks with a real instructor and a real cohort. The six-module course content runs on WSET Global's own learning portal; Napa Valley Wine Academy adds four live 60-minute Zoom webinars covering theory and guided tasting, a dedicated instructor for the full five weeks, and group discussion through our own portal. You start at the ingredients - malt, hops, yeast and water - move through brewing and fermentation, then work the world's key styles by what drives them: malt, hops, yeast and mixed fermentation, from Belgium and Germany to the UK and the US. Storage, service and off-flavours are covered too, and throughout you build your palate on the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Beer®. Taught by a WSET Certified Beer Instructor and Advanced Cicerone. Your online exam registration and fee are included; tasting beers are not.
    $699.00
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    WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Level 1 Award in Sake | Online Course

    An introduction to sake for those starting a career in the drinks trade or pursuing a personal interest — no previous sake, wine or beer knowledge required. Over four weeks on WSET Global's own learning portal you will explore the main styles and types of sake, learn how rice, water, yeast and brewing choices shape flavor and aroma, and learn to read a sake label and know exactly what it is telling you. Your exam registration and WSET exam fee are included, and you keep access to the course for 12 months. Sake for tasting is sourced by you — WSET does not require candidates to taste alcohol in order to qualify. Pass and you receive a digital badge and certificate to share on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
    $357.00
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    TasteCoach™ Wine Kit – Red Wine Styles - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    TasteCoach™ Wine Kit – Red Wine Styles

    Choose your tasting path and achieve your goals. You will receive a kit with six 100ml wine bottles, enough for two tastings of each wine, along with online access to customized eLearning materials. The curated wine selection includes red wines representing a spectrum of flavors, structures, and regions, perfect for calibration and evaluation.
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    TasteCoach™ White Wine Kit – White Wine Styles - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    TasteCoach™ White Wine Kit – White Wine Styles

    Wine Selection: A curated collection of white wines that represent a spectrum of flavors, structure and regions, perfect for both calibration and evaluation.
    $99.00
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    TasteCoach™ Wine Kit – Rosé Wine Styles - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    TasteCoach™ Wine Kit – Rosé Wine Styles

    Wine Selection: A curated collection of rosé wines that represent a spectrum of flavors, structure and regions, perfect for both calibration and evaluation.
    $99.00
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    WSET Level 4 Diploma | D1 Wine Production - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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 - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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).
    $849.00
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    WSET Level 4 Diploma | D3 Wines of the World - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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 - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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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    WSET Level 4 Diploma | D5 Fortified Wine - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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 | D6 Independent Research Assignment - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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.
    $445.00
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    American Wine Expert™ | Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    American Wine Expert™ | Online

    Turn Curiosity Into Confidence — Discover the Wines of America

    Before this course, American wine might feel like a puzzle—familiar names on labels, but not the full story behind them. After, you’ll see the map differently—every region, every grape, every bottle telling a story you understand.

    The American Wine Expert™ course takes you beyond the West Coast to uncover the people, places, and passion shaping wine across all 50 states. Guided by Master of Wine Peter Marks, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and credentials to speak about U.S. wine like a true insider.

    Learn online. Learn at your pace. And see American wine in a whole new light.

    $399.00
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    Business of Wine Online - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    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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    Napa Valley Wine Expert Online Course™ - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    Napa Valley Wine Expert Online Course™

    See Napa Like Never Before Most people know Napa by its labels — not its layers. The Napa Valley Wine Expert™ course, led by Master of Wine Peter Marks, uncovers the soils, climates, and stories that make Napa legendary. It’s the first and only certification fully devoted to this iconic region, designed to give you deep, insider-level understanding and credibility. Learn online at your own pace for 12 months, and earn your NVWE postnominal upon completion. Perfect for professionals and passionate wine lovers alike — this is where your true Napa journey begins.
    $249.00
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    Oregon Wine Expert Online Course™ - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    Oregon Wine Expert Online Course™

    See Oregon Wine Through Expert Eyes Oregon is known for great wine — but few understand why it’s so special. The Oregon Wine Expert™ course, created by Master of Wine Bree Stock, reveals the people, places, and innovations that make this region extraordinary. Learn at your own pace through seven interactive modules, exploring over 70 grape varieties and nearly 800 wineries. This is the first and only certification focused solely on Oregon wines — designed to fit busy lives and deepen your expertise. Earn your OWE postnominal and speak about Oregon’s wines with confidence, clarity, and authority.
    $249.00
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    SommDay Deductive Tasting Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    SommDay Deductive Tasting Online Course

    Master the basics of deductive wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser. This beginner-friendly course breaks down the sommelier tasting method so you can confidently identify grape varieties, describe wine aromas and structure, and detect common wine faults.
    $149.00
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    Discovering Italian Wine Online Course - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    Discovering Italian Wine Online Course

    Most Italian wine certifications are designed for experts, but we developed Discovering Italian Wine to provide a fun, unpressured introduction for those just getting started on their wine journey. This course is ideal for people in wine service or sales who want to advance their careers or enthusiasts who want to enhance their experience in Italian wine.
    $99.00
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    WSET Diploma D1 Wine Production - Practice Questions - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Diploma D1 Wine Production - Practice Questions

    Embark on your journey towards one of the most prestigious wine certifications globally—the WSET Level 4 Diploma. Begin with the D1 Unit on Wine Production, which is crucial for mastering the foundation of wine knowledge. Our online mock exam prep module is meticulously designed to bolster your preparation for the D1 Wine Production Exam.
    $69.00
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    WSET Diploma D2 Wine Business - Practice Questions - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Diploma D2 Wine Business - Practice Questions

    Introducing the WSET Diploma D2 Wine Business – Practice Questions, an essential interactive module for candidates pursuing the prestigious WSET Level 4 Diploma. Designed to focus on the D2 unit on Wine Business, this tool provides two comprehensive mock exams that mirror the actual exam structure.
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    WSET Diploma D3 Wines of the World - Practice Questions - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Diploma D3 Wines of the World - Practice Questions

    A pivotal resource for students preparing for the WSET Level 4 Diploma, focusing on the D3 Unit: Wines of the World. Our WSET Diploma D3 Wines of the World – Practice Questions are meticulously designed to mirror the intensity and scope of the actual Diploma exam, offering a rigorous training ground for aspiring wine experts. Enrolled in D3 with NVWA? This workshop is included FREE!
    $89.00
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    WSET Diploma D4 Sparkling Wines - Practice Questions - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Diploma D4 Sparkling Wines - Practice Questions

    WSET Diploma D4 Sparkling Wines - Practice Questions is an interactive module crafted for candidates aiming to excel in the WSET Level 4 Diploma D4 examination. This dynamic online tool offers a simulated exam experience, enabling you to refine your test-taking strategies, enhance your timing, and deepen your understanding of what examiners expect.
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    WSET Diploma D5 Fortified Wines - Practice Questions - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    WSET Diploma D5 Fortified Wines - Practice Questions

    Online – Self-paced and included FREE if enrolled in D5 with NVWA. Be Prepared with our WSET Diploma D5 Fortified Wines - Practice Questions. This online workshop helps you to understand what examiners are asking for and perfect your timing so you can feel confident on test day.
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    6 Wine Aroma – Introductory Kit | Le Nez du Vin - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    6 Wine Aroma – Introductory Kit | Le Nez du Vin

    Discover six aromas found in a wide range of wines. To fix them in your mind is to give yourself the chance to recognize them when you find them in wines. A gift for the wine enthusiast or beginner that will win over both heart and taste buds.
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    12 Aroma – New Oak Barrel Kit | Le Nez du Vin - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    12 Aroma – New Oak Barrel Kit | Le Nez du Vin

    A Companion to the Master Kit! Long-anticipated, the New Oak Casks Kit has been in R&D for over a decade, and now it is finally available for sale! The only instrument that will help you identify and memorize the 12 distinctive and most common aromas found in oak cask aged wine!! After two centuries of life, the heart of the oak tree gives soul to the wine and raises it to the ranks of the aristocracy.
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    12 Aroma – Wine Faults Kit | Le Nez du Vin - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    12 Aroma – Wine Faults Kit | Le Nez du Vin

    Immediately know when your waiter has brought you a bad bottle! These 12 reference molecules are directly linked to the composition of affected wines. The Faults Kit enables you to identify and memorize the 12 most common faults found in wine. Professionals and enthusiasts use the faults guide as a test for faults within a vintage.
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    24 Aroma – Duo Kit | Le Nez du Vin - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    24 Aroma – Duo Kit | Le Nez du Vin

    This intermediate kit combines the aromas presented in the Red Wine and the White Wine Kit. These 24 aromas/reference molecules are directly linked to the molecular composition of red and white wine (including Champagne). They enable the 24 most common aromas found in red and White wine to be memorized and identified. Memorizing these aromas provides an accurate and coherent vocabulary to further stimulate our appreciation of fine wines.
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    54 Whisky Aroma – Master Kit | Le Nez du Vin - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    54 Whisky Aroma – Master Kit | Le Nez du Vin

    Jean Lenoir’s latest creation was developed in collaboration with Whisky Master Charles MacLean (The Master of Quaich). In this latest addition to the Le Nez Collection, Le Nez du Whisky feature’s 54 of the most commonly found aromas in Whisky. These aromas will help you develop your sense of smell (olfactory memory) and ultimately help you better enjoy whiskey. A MUST have for all Whisky Lovers.
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    Wines of the French Alps - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    Wines of the French Alps

    After years hidden away in the craggy mountains, wines from Savoie and Bugey are now offered worldwide. This book tells the story of the men and women who make these characterful wines, how they have tamed the steep hillsides to plant the vines and mastered their unusual grape varieties.
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    The Bordeaux Club - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    The Bordeaux Club

    The story of 12 friends who gathered to share and celebrate the extraordinary wines of Bordeaux. Like-minded in their love of wine, they differed wildly (often alarmingly!) in their personal wealth, life and circumstances – their opinions, always voiced, had the power to ignite anger and divide friendships just as easily as they bound them together.
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    The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson

    In this unique approach to understanding wine, Hugh Johnson, the world’s best-loved wine author, weaves the story of his own epic wine journey with an embracing view of everything he has discovered along the way. Almost without realising it, the reader is drawn into a fascinating world; with each page turned, knowledge is gained and wine wisdom absorbed. Hugh takes us from the teetering ledges of the Mosel and majestic châteaux of the Médoc to the sylvan slopes of Windsor Great Park with a spring in his step and a tasting glass at the ready.
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    Oz Clarke On Wine - Napa Valley Wine Academy

    Oz Clarke On Wine

    Oz Clarke On Wine is a fast-paced, informative and witty romp around the world of wine. Crammed with Oz’s encyclopaedic knowledge and personal tastes, it explores the grape varieties key to the world’s major wine styles and the vineyards and regions where a vast trove of wine treasure lies waiting for discovery
    $32.00
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