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.

Querciabella Winery – A Pioneer of Organic and Biodynamic Winemaking in Tuscany. Founded in 1974 in the heart of Tuscany, Querciabella is a benchmark for high-quality, sustainable winemaking. Located in Greve in Chianti, with additional vineyards in Maremma, the winery has built an international reputation for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines while maintaining a deep commitment to environmental stewardship. Querciabella has been organically farmed since 1988 and fully biodynamic since 2000, making it one of the pioneers of sustainable viticulture in Italy. Their vegan-friendly approach extends from vineyard to cellar, avoiding animal-based fining agents and promoting biodiversity. The estate produces a range of acclaimed wines, from Chianti Classico to the renowned Camartina (Super Tuscan blend), as well as Batàr, an exceptional white wine inspired by Burgundy. Each bottle reflects the purity of Tuscan terroir, crafted with precision and respect for nature. Querciabella continues to set the standard for innovative, ethical winemaking, making it a must-know name for lovers of fine Italian wine. We’re thrilled to welcome Export Director Giorgio Fragiacomo as he takes us on a journey through the heart of Tuscany and the story of Querciabella. Get ready to experience an exceptional lineup of wines from this iconic estate—each one a true expression of elegance, passion, and place!

Classic and Contemporary Australia Guest Presenter: Mark Davidson An unbroken tradition of wine production dating back to the early 1800’s laid the foundation for global appreciation of Australia’s classic wines. While these remain relevant today, exploration of new varieties and viticultural practices, combined with more intuitive winemaking has changed the look and feel of Australian fine wine. Author and Wine Australia’s North America educator, Mark Davidson will lead participants through a focused line up of wines that speaks to the past, present and future of Australian wine.  Join us on June 19, 2025 at the Napa Valley Wine Academy from 6 - 8pm.

Secure your Wine Kit - Limited Stock! Only 19 kits available. 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.

Guided Tasting Class! Location: The Board Couple - San Antonio, TX Date: July 26, 2025 Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM Central TasteCoach™ – Wine 101 is a seasonal guided wine tasting class that helps you discover what you like (and don’t) in wine. Through a relaxed, hands-on tasting of a variety of wine styles, you’ll explore key wine concepts and build the language and confidence to talk about wine. Most importantly, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of your own palate—and a better sense of which wine styles suit your taste. Presented in partnership with Napa Valley Wine Academy, it’s a fun, community-focused experience that makes wine more approachable and enjoyable for everyone.

TasteCoach™ Wine Fundamentals is an online course designed for everyday wine lovers who want to feel confident choosing, tasting, and enjoying wine in real-world settings.

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.

Discover the wines of Bordeaux with our Bordeaux Wines Course, taught by Catherine Bugué, Founder and VP of Education at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Bordeaux is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world, renowned for its diversity, quality, and global influence. This course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and a certificate to recognize your achievement in Bordeaux wine studies.

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!

Prepare for WSET Level 3 at your own pace with NVWA's Early Access Prep Kit. Includes the textbook (eBook or hardcopy), 350 instructional videos, digital flashcards, and $75 off your future Level 3 course enrollment.

Both WSET Level 1 and Level 2 Award in Wines, fully self-paced, for one student — $799 instead of $884 bought separately, a saving of $85. Both courses open within about 30 minutes of purchase and stay open for 12 months, with no cohort, no start date and no scheduled class. Registration and the WSET exam fee for both examinations are included. Level 1 builds the tasting method and the vocabulary; Level 2 adds the grape varieties, regions and production choices behind the style, and is the qualification the wine trade most commonly asks for. There are no live webinars on either course, and on-demand purchases are final.

Go beyond 'I like it.' Deepen your wine knowledge and confidence with TasteCoach™ Intermediate — the next step in your wine journey. Explore how grapes, regions, and winemaking shape what’s in your glass.

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