Students in a hands-on WSET wine tasting class at the Napa Valley Wine Academy Santa Barbara campus

Napa Valley Wine Academy in Santa Barbara!

Napa Valley Wine Academy’s Santa Barbara, California, wine school is an extension of the globally recognized and award-winning Napa Valley Wine Academy. Located at The Santa Anez Valley Marriott, in Buellton, you are just under 30 miles from Santa Maria Public Airport, and surrounded by quaint towns, top-rated golf courses and over 80 local wineries. Professional wine students and wine lovers have access to a broad array of courses, including The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 – 3 in (wine, spirits, beer and sake). Perfect for corporate training, sommelier students, wine professionals, bartenders, or wine enthusiasts who want to learn more about wine, spirits, beer and sake.

Any business or group with at least 10 participants can book a custom course here.

NEW!

Can't make it to the in-person course for WSET Level 3 Online, you can take the exam only in Santa Barbara!

WSET Level 3 Online Course + In-person Exam in Santa Barbara

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Exam location: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Road, Buellton, CA 93427

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In - Person - Napa Valley Wine Academy

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines | In-Person

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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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