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Napa Valley Wine Academy - Denver, CO Campus

Napa Valley Wine Academy’s Denver, Colorado, wine school is an extension of the globally recognized and award-winning Napa Valley Wine Academy. Our courses and Level 3 exams in Jersey City are organized at Birch House club and hotel, nestled between The Highlands and Sunnyside neighborhoods. 

Professional wine students and wine lovers have access to a broad array of courses, including The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 – 3 in (wine, spirits, beer and sake). Perfect for corporate training, sommelier students, wine professionals, bartenders, or wine enthusiasts who want to learn more about wine, spirits, beer and sake.

Any business or group with at least 10 participants can book a custom course here.

NEW!

Champagne Specialist 5/31/2025 

WSET Level 3 Online Course + In-person Exam in Denver

WSET Level 3 Award in Wine exam 6/8/2025

WSET Level 3 Award in Wine exam 9/14/2025

WSET Level 3 Award in Wine exam 11/02/2025

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Exam location: Birch Street, 3845 Lipan Street, Denver, CO 80211

Champagne Specialist Course: Understanding and Recommending Champagne logo featuring text on a black background, emphasizing professional training in Champagne wine assessment and recommendation.

Champagne Specialist Course: Understanding and Recommending Champagne

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Embark on a comprehensive two-day journey to master the nuances of Champagne with our Champagne Specialist Course, certified by the Comité Champagne. Day 1 (9:00am – 5:00pm) covers the rich history, production methods, and tasting techniques, providing a solid foundation in Champagne expertise. Day 2 (9:00am – 6:00pm) delves deeper into food pairings and recommendation strategies, culminating in a certification exam from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, ensuring you can confidently recommend and discuss Champagne.
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WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In-Person

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Our WSET Level 1 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 wines through sight, smell, and taste and learn the fundamental principles involved in the storage and service of wine. Pass the Exam and Display 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!
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WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In-Person: A man picking grapes from a vine, representing hands-on learning and deepening wine knowledge through guided tastings and expert instruction.

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine | In-Person

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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!