Expert Guidance in Tasting Technique, Viticulture, and Global Wine Regions

Deepen your wine knowledge and tasting skills with personalized coaching from Csilla Kato, dipWSET, Lead Wine Educator at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Csilla brings decades of global winemaking experience to her students, guiding them through blind tasting, exam preparation, viticulture, and winemaking fundamentals. With hands-on harvest experience in California, Italy, Hungary, and New Zealand, and a Master’s in Fermentation Science and Post-Harvest Technologies, Csilla delivers practical, real-world insights to every session.

Since 2014, Csilla has led immersive blind tasting bootcamps and courses in global wine regions, wine faults, and advanced tasting technique. She teaches WSET, CSW, and proprietary programs, helping students build confidence and clarity in their wine studies and professional development.

What You’ll Learn

Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include:

• Mastering tasting technique (all levels)
• Wine faults identification and analysis
• Viticulture and winemaking fundamentals
• Regional wine expertise: Hungary, Germany, Champagne, California, New Zealand
• Exam coaching and preparation strategies
• Professional mentorship and career advice in the wine industry

Available as 30-minute or 60-minute private sessions.

Ideal For

• Students preparing for WSET certifications or CSW exams
• Wine professionals seeking to deepen tasting calibration and technique
• Individuals exploring global wine regions and styles
• Aspiring wine educators and industry professionals needing career guidance

About Csilla Kato

Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Csilla discovered her passion for wine at a young age and built a career that bridges vineyard and cellar work with world-class wine education. Her exceptional palate, dedication to student success, and warm teaching style make her one of NVWA’s most sought-after mentors.