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The Nashville, Tennessee campus is an extension of the globally recognized and award-winning Napa Valley Wine Academy. Located inside the Aloft Nashville West End Hotel, professional wine students and wine lovers have access to a broad array of courses ranging from wine, spirits, and sake.

In Nashville, we offer The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 – 3 in (wine, spirits, beer and sake), as well as a host of online courses perfect for the sommelier students, wine professional, or wine enthusiast who wants to learn more about wine, spirits, and sake.

Discover Wine Excellence at Napa Valley Wine Academy, Nashville wine school campus

Welcome to the heart of Nashville’s wine education – the Napa Valley Wine Academy, conveniently located at The Aloft West End, 1719 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN, 37203. As the leading center for wine studies, we offer comprehensive WSET Level 1 and Level 3 Award in Wines courses designed for both novices and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Experience the fusion of world-class wine education and Nashville’s rich wine culture, all within the welcoming atmosphere of The Aloft West End.

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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.
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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).
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In-Person

Nov 12 - Nov 17, 2024 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Jan 21 - Jan 26, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Mar 18 - Mar 23, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific May 13 - May 18, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Jul 22 - Jul 27, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Nov 11 - Nov 16, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Mar 30 - Apr 4, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Pacific Jul 15 - Jul 20, 2025 • 9 AM - 5 PM Eastern
We teach our students the WSET way of thinking. You’ll not only know the material, but you’ll also understand what they are looking for so you can feel confident on test day. You’ll also be ready for the blind tasting portion of the exam with guided tastings of approximately 80 benchmark wines.
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