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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.

Go beyond 'I like it.' Deepen your wine knowledge and confidence with TasteCoach™ Intermediate — the next step in your wine journey. Explore how grapes, regions, and winemaking shape what’s in your glass.

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.

You may think you're familiar with the wines of the Rhône Valley, but with over 2,000 years of history, there’s so much more to discover. While the region’s famous Crus have gained global recognition, much of its production and potential lies in the southern Rhône Valley. Our online course series offers a comprehensive exploration of this renowned region, guiding you through its rich history, diverse terroirs, and signature grape varieties. From understanding the Côtes du Rhône appellations to diving deep into the prestigious Crus and lesser-known AOCs, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the region's wines. Join us and uncover the full potential of the Rhône Valley, transforming your understanding of these exceptional wines.

Ideal for: Intermediate to Advanced Time to complete: 3 hours (self-paced) Certification: NVWA/Wines of Georgia certificate and social badge Discover the ancient and alluring wines of Georgia. While winemaking in the region traces back to 6,000 BC, it has only been in recent decades that these unique wines have been shared with the rest of the world. ​​We’ve partnered with the region’s National Wine Agency to develop the only officially sanctioned English speaking course. From on-location videos to interactive maps, you’ll discover one of the world’s most significant yet lesser known wine regions. Global distribution is so recent, the wines of Georgia are hardly mentioned in WSET courses. (Before an embargo in 2006, 95 percent of Georgia’s wine exports went to Russia.) A foundation in wine is highly recommended (Wine 201 or WSET Level 2 at least). Your instructor: Catherine Bugue, Chief Education Officer/Co-Founder – WSET-Certified, dipWSET, IWP Included with your registration: Detailed profiles on all Georgian wine regions and key grape varieties 12 month (24/7) access to online course Printable PDF certificate and digital badge (with passing grade of 80% on final exam) Feel empowered to make buying decisions for Georgian wines. Explore the ‘cradle of wine’ and the unique winemaking found in the region.

Most Italian wine certifications are designed for experts, but we developed Discovering Italian Wine to provide a fun, unpressured introduction for those just getting started on their wine journey. This course is ideal for people in wine service or sales who want to advance their careers or enthusiasts who want to enhance their experience in Italian wine.

Argentina Wine – A Complete Certification Course on the Wines and Wine Regions of Argentina The Argentina Wine Specialist™️ is the first and only certification course endorsed by the Wines of Argentina trade organization.  The course and certification give you the knowledge you need to confidently master the wines and wine regions of Argentina and to earn your AWS postnominal and certification.

See Napa Like Never Before Most people know Napa by its labels — not its layers. The Napa Valley Wine Expert™ course, led by Master of Wine Peter Marks, uncovers the soils, climates, and stories that make Napa legendary. It’s the first and only certification fully devoted to this iconic region, designed to give you deep, insider-level understanding and credibility. Learn online at your own pace for 12 months, and earn your NVWE postnominal upon completion. Perfect for professionals and passionate wine lovers alike — this is where your true Napa journey begins.

See Oregon Wine Through Expert Eyes Oregon is known for great wine — but few understand why it’s so special. The Oregon Wine Expert™ course, created by Master of Wine Bree Stock, reveals the people, places, and innovations that make this region extraordinary. Learn at your own pace through seven interactive modules, exploring over 70 grape varieties and nearly 800 wineries. This is the first and only certification focused solely on Oregon wines — designed to fit busy lives and deepen your expertise. Earn your OWE postnominal and speak about Oregon’s wines with confidence, clarity, and authority.

Turn Curiosity Into Confidence — Discover the Wines of America

Before this course, American wine might feel like a puzzle—familiar names on labels, but not the full story behind them. After, you’ll see the map differently—every region, every grape, every bottle telling a story you understand.

The American Wine Expert™ course takes you beyond the West Coast to uncover the people, places, and passion shaping wine across all 50 states. Guided by Master of Wine Peter Marks, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and credentials to speak about U.S. wine like a true insider.

Learn online. Learn at your pace. And see American wine in a whole new light.

Learn the core skills of professional sommelier service with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser. Perfect for beginners, this course teaches you how to properly serve still and sparkling wine, decant red wine, and enhance the guest experience in any hospitality setting.

The Business of Wine Online course offered by the Napa Valley Wine Academy is a comprehensive online program designed to transform a passion for wine into a profitable venture. Covering all aspects of the wine business, from vineyard economics to market strategies, this course is led by Master of Wine Tim Hanni.