Wine 101 Live™ | Napa, CA

Sharpen Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills

A fun and interactive course to introduce you to the world of wine by engaging all your senses.

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Wine 101 Live™ | Napa, CA

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BEGINNER

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1 DAY

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4 HRS CLASS
8 HRS SELF-STUDY

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NAPA, CA

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CERTIFICATION

Does this sound like you?

You want to speak with confidence about the textures, styles and regions of wine.
You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.
You need practical guidance on tasting and pairing that you can actually use.

Then It's Time To

Increase Your Wine IQ

Wine 101 Live™ | Napa, CA

$299.00

1-Day Course 9 am to 1 pm

A lot of people drink wine. Very few experience it. Our all-new Wine 101 Live™ will awaken your senses and deepen your appreciation for wine — the perfect starting point for your next Napa vacation. Upon arrival, we’ll engage your sense of smell. You’ll hear soothing music, taste local sparkling wine and immerse yourself into the Napa Valley wine environment. Then you’ll join your world-class wine instructor for a classroom experience that’s fun and interactive.

Your instructor:

  • Monika Vescovi, dipWSET, Certified Wine Instructor and Sommelier , IMW Stage 2 candidate

What’s included:

    • 4 hours of classroom instruction, 9 am to 1 pm
    • 8-sample wine tasting (plus sparkling welcome glass)
    • Le Nez du Vin 6-aroma kit
    • Wine compass
    • Music and Wine Experience: perception of taste in changing music
    • Food and wine pairing exercises
    • Hands-on service demonstration using sommelier methods
    • Certification of completion

BONUS:

  • Access to Wine 101 online curriculum for additional 8-hour instruction (optional)
  • Additional Certification after passing 30-question, multiple choice exam

Wine 101 Live™ is an ideal gift — perfect for couples or groups. Grab your friends and book today!

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TASTE & TALK ABOUT WINE LIKE A PRO

Module 1

Introduction To Wine

Module 2

The Influence Of Site, Grape Type, & Techniques

Module 3

Principle Wine Regions Of The World

Module 4

Tasting, Serving, Storing & Pairing

WHY STUDY WITH US?

Engaging Instructors + Online Classroom

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Wine 101 includes 4 hours of classroom instruction, plus access to our online curriculum for an additional 8 hours of instruction (optional). You’ll also enjoy guided tastings with 8 wines. Certification is optional with a 30-question, multiple choice exam.

Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal Get 12 months access to live webinars, plus a video library to further hone your skills and expand your knowledge.

NVWA Student-Only Community Ask questions and get answers with NVWA certified experts. Plus, engage with our +4,000 community.

JUST 3 SIMPLE STEPS TO

LEVEL UP YOUR WINE EXPERTISE LIKE A PRO

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BUY THE COURSE

You'll receive a Welcome Email with everything you need to get the most out of your experience.

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WATCH THE MODULES

Join us live, ask questions, and accelerate your wine knowledge with our certified wine experts.

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LEVEL UP LIKE A PRO

Celebrate your success with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what’s in the glass!

Frequently Asked Questions

THE NITTY GRITTY

Wine is a sensory experience. We believe wine education should be too. Our all-new Wine 101 Live™ combines world-class wine instruction with interactive demonstrations to provide an immersive introduction to wine fundamentals.

By the end of this course, you will better understand how major grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking processes around the world shape a wine’s character and taste.

You’ll also be able to...

  • Select, store and enjoy wine with greater confidence
  • Have the tools to sharpen your tasting skills
  • Your instructor:
    • Monika Vescovi, dipWSET, Certified Wine Instructor and Sommelier , IMW Stage 2 candidate

What’s included:

    • 4 hours of classroom instruction
    • 8-sample wine tasting (plus sparkling welcome glass)
    • Le Nez du Vin 6-aroma kit
    • Wine compass
    • Music and Wine Experience: perception of taste in changing music
    • Food and wine pairing exercises
    • Hands-on service demonstration using sommelier methods
    • Certification of completion

BONUS:

  • Access to Wine 101 online curriculum for additional 8-hour instruction (optional)
  • Additional Certification after passing 30-question, multiple choice exam

 

CURRICULUM: 

Wine 101 Live™  is 4 hours of instruction plus interactive demonstrations and tastings.

1| INTRODUCTION TO WINE

Introduction

1.1 | What's in the Bottle

1.2 | Wine Types & Styles

Module 1 | Review & Quiz

2 | THE INFLUENCE OF SITE, GRAPE VARIETIES, & WINEMAKING

Introduction

2.1 | The Influence of Site

2.2 | The Influence of Grape Variety

2.3 | The Influence of Winemaking

Module 2 | Review & Quiz

3 | THE PRINCIPLES OF WINE REGIONS OF THE WORLD

Introduction

3.1 | Wine Labels

3.2 | Old World

3.3 | New World

Module 3 | Review & Quiz

4 | WINE TASTING, STORING, SERVING, AND PAIRING

Introduction

4.1 | Tasting Wine

4.2 | Proper Storing & Serving Techniques

4.3 | Wine Pairing Basics

4.4 | Wine & Music

4.5 | Ordering Wine

Module 4 | Review & Quiz

WRAP-UP

Course Review

FAQS:

Q: What’s different between the online and live course?

A: Both courses share a similar curriculum. Wine 101 Live™ provides the added bonus of interactive learning, and does not include a final exam. The live class also features additional exercises such as food and wine pairings and “Wine and Music.” All live students have access to the online course included in their registration if they want to dive deeper and complete the final exam. The online course also contains videos, interactive feedback quizzes, a practice exam, and an optional graded final quiz.

Q: Why do I need this certification-can't I just learn this information on my own using Wikipedia and free online resources?

A: Learning from a wine academy provides unbiased information about wine. We don’t represent a certain region or producer, so you’re not going to be “sold to.” Our programs are designed, researched, and written by wine professionals that understand the responsibility of creating courses that conform to professional education standards. This will give you the confidence that your wine knowledge is validated and backed by a globally trusted educational institution.

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Course Date

December 17, 2022, January 21, 2023, February 18, 2023, March 18, 2023, April 22, 2023, May 20, 2023, June 17, 2023, July 15, 2023, August 19, 2023, September 23, 2023, October 21, 2023, November 18, 2023, December 16, 2023

Location: Napa Valley Wine Academy 2501 Oak Street, Napa CA 94559
9 am to 1 pm

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How We’re Different

We’re Premier, not Pretentious

We design our programs for students, not snobs. We know wines are complex, but believe wine education should be approachable and fun.
(There’s a reason our unique approach is winning awards.)
WSET Educator of the Year 2016

AWARD WINNING!

WSET Educator of the Year 2019
Helping enthusiasts and professionals become confident wine authorities.

IN-PERSON COURSE & WORKSHOP REFUNDS & TRANSFERS

Cancellations of confirmed in-person course enrollments and workshops are accepted up to 60 days before the start of the course. An administration fee of $50 plus the full cost of the study materials and exam fees will be deducted, and the remainder of the course fee refunded to the payee. Separate WSET exam cancellation/transfer rules apply.
Transfers of a confirmed enrollment to another course are accepted 60 days before the course start date with an administration fee of $50.

Cancellations less than 60 days before the in-person course start date or course no shows forfeit any refund/transfer options unless students can provide medical documentation. If medical documentation is provided, students can be transferred to a later course. No refunds will be applied.

Course Transfers cannot be carried forward to the next academic year (which commenced on January 1).

Students are highly encouraged to purchase separate travel insurance.

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