Wine kit
Please note: A shipping and handling fee will be added to the wine kit price. We CANNOT ship wine kits to the following states in the United States, Puerto Rico or internationally.
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Mississippi
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Armed Forces (AA)
- Armed Forces (AE)
- Armed Forces (AP)
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Wine Kit Policy and Fulfillment
- Please, allow 7 business days for the wine kit to be delivered.
- Wine kit orders are processed within 2 business days for courses starting within the next three months. Kits are shipped Monday-Thursday by 3-5 business days UPS Ground.
- The recipient will receive tracking information and an adult signature is required upon delivery.
- To prevent heat damage, wine kits will be packed with seasonal protective materials, which include insulation and cooling packs. Wine may feel warm on arrival but is usually unaffected. For added peace of mind, we recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point.
- Address changes must be done in UPS MyChoice app. Additional charges may apply.
- Wine kits are non refundable.
- If your kit doesn’t arrive in time for the first webinar, no worries! We still encourage you to attend, and you can taste along later using the webinar recording once your kit arrives.
Peter Marks
VP of Education & Partner Master of Wine, WSET-Certified, Instructor
Peter Marks, Master of Wine, is an internationally respected wine industry consultant and educator based in the Napa Valley. Marks is one of only 52 Masters of Wine residing in the United States and one of 390 in the world. The prestigious Master of Wine (MW) title is bestowed by the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) in London. Marks received his MW designation in 1995 when he became the 10th American to pass. That year he also became the first American to receive the Madame Bollinger Foundation Award, which is bestowed annually to the MW candidate with the highest blind tasting score. From 2008 to 2019 Marks was Vice President of Education for Constellation Brands, overseeing programs such as the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) for employees and customers. He implemented a diverse education curriculum delivered both in-person and online. Before joining Constellation Wines, he was the Senior Vice President of Wine at Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts in Napa, where he was responsible for all wine sales and education programs. Previous to working at Copia Marks was the Chief Wine Merchant at Wine.com, a wine Internet retailer serving more than 40 states. For 15 years prior, Marks was Director of Wine for the upscale Draeger’s Supermarkets located in Northern California. Marks graduated from the University of California at Davis in 1976 with a B.S. degree with highest honors in Food Service Management. His personal interest in wine led him to the wine trade in 1981. Marks is on the Education and Exam Board of the Institute of Masters of Wine, he is the Panel Chair of the Practical (Tasting) Exam for the Institute of Masters of Wine and he judges many international wine competitions. He is also a member of the Society of Wine Educators, teaches wine classes independently and through the Napa Valley Wine Academy, and he assists with many charitable fundraisers throughout the year. Marks enjoys riding his bike in the Napa Valley, especially up Mt. Veeder and through the beautiful vineyards.
Noelle Hale
dipWSET, Diploma Manager, Instructor
Noelle’s passion for wine began on a trip to New Zealand, when she discovered Marlborough makes a lot more than just Sauvignon Blanc. When she got back home, she signed up for her first WSET class and leveraged that qualification to get hired in a tasting room. Eventually she began working as a distributor sales rep and completed her WSET Diploma in 2019. She has been teaching WSET classes for the Napa Valley Wine Academy since 2017 and took over running the WSET Diploma program in 2021. She's currently a student in the MW program, so when she's not studying, you can find her running, cooking or playing with her corgi, Pal.
Catherine Bugue
Director of Education – WSET-Certified, D.W.S., IWP
Catherine is co-owner and Vice President of Education at the Napa Valley Wine Academy, overseeing WSET course delivery, instructors, and the creation of new courses. Catherine earned her Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma in 2010 and numerous other post-nominals and instructs advanced-level courses such as the WSET Level 3 and Diploma units. Loving to write as much as teaching, Catherine sits on the Napa Valley Vintners and St Helena Star Tasting Panel and is a wine columnist for the Napa Valley Register. Catherine previously managed international wine accounts for Balzac Communications & Marketing, where she promoted the region and wines of Navarra, Rueda, Collio, Franciacorta, Chianti Classico, and more. She lives with her husband, François, in Napa Valley, where he is in wine production.
Gus Zhu
Master of Wine, Educator, Instructor
Gus Zhu is a certified instructor for Napa Valley Wine Academy, where he provides wine education to global wine professionals and consumers. He has also achieved the distinction of being the first Chinese national to earn the coveted Master of Wine title. His expertise lies in research and development, particularly in the field of creative oak product development with the esteemed Harv 81 Group, which includes Cork Supply, Tonnellerie Ô, and Studio Labels. In 2014, he earned the WSET Level 4 Diploma Award in Wines and Spirits, further solidifying his knowledge and expertise in the field. Gus began his journey in the wine industry as a wine educator, receiving guidance from esteemed industry leaders Fongyee Walker MW and Edward Ragg MW. In 2017, he graduated with a Master of Science degree in Viticulture and Enology from the prestigious University of California, Davis. This further solidifies his commitment to the academic field of wine, as evidenced by his MW dissertation on the sensory science of wine, as well as his co-authorship of a review paper, “A Quarter Century of Wine Pigment Discovery,” which was published in the Journal of Food and Agriculture.
Janet Casey
dipWSET, Master of Wine Candidate, Director of Curriculum & Development, WSET Certified Educator, Instructor
Janet Casey is Napa Valley Wine Academy’s Director of Curriculum & Development. Harnessing her Masters degree in Library & Information Science and post-graduate certification in Adult Learning & Leadership, she creates online courses and learning materials for all levels of wine students. Janet also trains the Academy’s instructors in innovative teaching methods and technologies using the latest advances in Adult Education to facilitate student learning. Janet holds the WSET Diploma in Wine & Spirits and teaches WSET Level 4 Diploma courses and masterclasses, with a focus on blind tasting, viticulture, sparkling and fortified production, and the wines of the France & the Mediterranean. She is passionate about expanding open access, inclusivity, and accessibility of wine knowledge and educational resources. She is a Stage 1 Master of Wine student and currently resides in Napa, California.
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