Personalized WSET Level 1–3 Support in Spirits and Wine Tasting, Theory, and Exam Preparation

Unlock your spirits and wine education potential with expert mentoring from Liz Pirnat, DipWSET, a WSET Certified Educator and Napa Valley Wine Academy’s lead Spirits Mentor. Whether starting your certification journey or preparing for WSET Level 3 exams, Liz offers targeted, personalized coaching to help you succeed in theory and tasting.

Liz teaches WSET Levels 1 through 3 in both Wines and Spirits and brings extensive real-world knowledge from her background as an Executive Bourbon Steward and certified educator. Her sessions draw on deep expertise in spirits production, tasting, and exam preparation, making her a uniquely qualified guide across all beverage categories.

What Liz Can Help With

Each coaching session is tailored to your needs. Common topics include:

Spirits Coaching

• WSET Level 1–3 in Spirits: tasting technique and theory review
• Tasting calibration across spirits styles: whisky, rum, gin, agave, brandy
• Level 3 Tasting: how to make the SAT your friend
• Level 3 Theory: Crafting Strong Short Answer Questions (SAQs)
• Study help for all spirit categories and production methods
• Clarifying theory, production processes, and style distinctions
• Practice tasting exercises and structured exam confidence-building

Wine Coaching

• WSET Level 1–3 in Wines: study help and tasting calibration
• Level 3 Tasting: how to approach the SAT with strategy and clarity
• Level 3 Theory: how to write effective short written answers (SWAs)
• Boosting confidence and readiness for the Level 3 exam

Additional Support

• Education path planning and certification guidance
• Personalized study plans and pacing
• Accountability check-ins and goal tracking for long-term growth

Who This Is For

• Students preparing for WSET Level 1, 2, or 3 in Wines or Spirits
• Spirits professionals or enthusiasts seeking deep category support
• Learners struggling with tasting calibration or exam performance
• Individuals seeking long-term study structure or mentorship
• Anyone looking to improve clarity, confidence, and results in exams

About Liz Pirnat

Liz holds the WSET Diploma and is a certified educator for WSET Level 1–3 in both Wines and Spirits. She is also an Executive Bourbon Steward and a certified French Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild. Drawing from her background in competitive athletics and education, Liz helps students build discipline, structure, and lasting success in their studies.

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