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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.

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.

Reignite Your Wine Journey: Complete Your WSET Level 4 Diploma in the USA Restarting your WSET Level 4 Diploma journey isn't a setback—it's a powerful statement of your dedication to mastering the world of wine. Whether you paused due to life’s demands or needed a moment to recalibrate, now is the perfect time to return stronger, more focused, and more passionate than ever. You’re Not Starting Over—You’re Starting Ahead Everything you’ve learned up to this point—every tasting, every essay, every study hour—still lives inside you. The WSET Diploma is one of the most respected wine certifications globally, and completing it in the USA opens doors to high-level wine careers in education, distribution, import/export, hospitality, and beyond.

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.

Need to reorder your WSET Level 3 Spirits Exam both the Tasting and Theory papers? The WSET Level 3 Spirits Exam Reorder Fee allows you to reschedule and retake the exam at your convenience. This fee ensures you have another opportunity to achieve your certification without the hassle of re-enrollment. Simply pay the reorder fee, check your email for available dates and register with your exam code.

Need to reorder your WSET Level 3 Spirits Exam for the Tasting portion only? The WSET Level 3 Wine Exam Reorder Fee for Tasting Only allows you to reschedule and retake the exam at your convenience. This fee ensures you have another opportunity to achieve your certification without the hassle of re-enrollment. Simply pay the reorder fee, check your email for available dates and register with your exam code.

Need to reorder your WSET Level 3 Spirits Exam for the Theory portion only? The WSET Level 3 Spirits Exam Reorder Fee for Theory allows you to reschedule and retake the exam at your convenience. This fee ensures you have another opportunity to achieve your certification without the hassle of re-enrollment. Simply pay the reorder fee, check your email for available dates and register with your exam code.

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.

A beginner-level introduction to spirits for those starting a career in the industry or pursuing an interest in spirits. For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of spirits. 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!

For individuals wishing to develop their expertise in spirits and liqueurs, this qualification provides comprehensive training. You’ll learn about the production methods and characteristics of the main spirit categories, while also exploring key brands and the use of spirits in cocktails. Upon successful completion, you will receive a WSET certificate and lapel pin and will be able to use the associated WSET certified logo. 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!

Are you new to beer study? Our WSET Level 1 Award in Beer course will help you begin talking about and tasting beer like a professional. For individuals new to the subject, this qualification offers a hands-on introduction to the world of beer. You’ll explore the main styles of beer through sight, smell, and taste to develop an understanding of the key factors affecting flavors and aromas. 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!

If you’re ready to go beyond the basics, the WSET Level 2 Award in Beer offers a deeper look at the beer ingredients, production, and the world’s famous beer styles. You’ll also elevate your tasting skills with guided tastings of key beer styles. 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!

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.

Wine Education Note: Its finely tuned shape emphasizes balance between aromatics and palate structure, making it ideal for tasting flights where consistency and neutrality are key.

Wine Education Note: Perfect for young, tannic wines that benefit from oxygen exposure, and equally suited to well-aged bottles needing careful aromatic release.

Wine Education Note: Larger bowls soften angular components in young wines, while giving older vintages the oxygen they need to reveal tertiary notes like dried flowers, leather, or honeyed nut.

Wine Education Note: Especially effective for evaluating natural wines, where precision is needed to discern subtle expressions without dominance from any single element.