Orange County wine classes, WSET Wine, Spirits, Beer, Sake courses and certification.

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.

Woman smelling a glass of wine during WSET Level 1 Award In Wines | In-Person course, focusing on tasting and identifying wine types.

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: A man picking grapes from a vine, representing hands-on learning and deepening wine knowledge through guided tastings and expert instruction.

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).
A woman holding a glass of wine stands by a river in a valley, promoting the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In-Person course.

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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