Santa Barbara at Buttonwood in Solvang - Wine classes with Napa Valley Wine Academy, WSET Wine, Spirits, Beer, Sake courses and certification.

Napa Valley Wine Academy’s partnership with Buttonwood Farm & Vineyards presents a unique opportunity to expand our educational offerings, especially within the sphere of WSET Wine courses in the Santa Barbara area. 

This collaboration allows us to share Buttonwood Farm & Vineyard’s rich history, diverse terroir, and extensive vineyard to enhance the learning experience of our students, particularly those enrolled in our WSET courses.

This exclusive 42-acre vineyard unfolds across a radiant mesa, part of a larger 106-acre estate, offering an idyllic setting for your wine education journey. 

The experiential learning opportunities at Buttonwood Farm & Vineyards are designed to enhance our curriculum by offering hands-on experience in a real-world setting. Students can learn about different grape varieties, viticulture practices, and the impact of terroir on wine quality. Moreover, the vineyard’s proximity to other agricultural pursuits, such as olives, pomegranates, and peaches, provides a broader perspective on sustainable farming and its relevance to the wine industry.

Location: Buttonwood Farm & Vineyards at 1500 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463

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. Pass the Exam and Display 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!
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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). 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!
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

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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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