The Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA) offers a comprehensive array of WSET courses in Orange County in Solvang, California, designed to cater to wine, spirits, and beer enthusiasts at various levels of expertise. These courses include WSET Levels 1 to 3 in Wines, Spirits, and Beer, providing foundational to advanced knowledge and certification. NVWA's flexible learning options and award-winning programs ensure that students receive top-tier education and support in their journey to becoming beverage experts.
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Our WSET Level 1 Award in Wines 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 wine through sight, smell, and taste, and learn the fundamental principles involved in the storage and service of wine. Pass the exam and you can display your credentials instantly: you'll receive a digital badge and certificate to celebrate your accomplishment, and you can share it on LinkedIn, social media, or with your professional network.
Next date Napa, CA · Sep 19, 2026
in 8 days26 dates · Napa, Nashville, Tampa1 later date already sold out
$425.00
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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!
Next date Napa, CA · Sep 26–27, 2026
in 15 days2 days · 21 dates · Napa, Nashville, Tampa
$950.00
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WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In-Person
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.
Next date Napa, CA · Nov 17–22, 2026
6 days · 6 dates · Napa
$1,780.00
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