Wine 201 – Wines of the World Online Course™

Level Up Your Knowledge & Tasting Skills

Broaden your wine knowledge with a deeper look at the wines of the world

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Wine 201 – Wines of the World Online Course™

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INTERMEDIATE

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SELF-PACED

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15-20 HRS
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CERTIFICATION

Does this sound like you?

You understand the basics, but still lack confidence in the wine aisle or speaking with the sommelier.

You want to continue your wine education in a low-pressure environment.

You know “Chardonnay,” but can’t explain its different styles depending on where it’s grown and how it’s made.

Then It's Time To

Demystify the Wine World

Wine 201 – Wines of the World Online Course™

$199.00

Wine 201 is designed to give you a deeper exploration of wine with an emphasis on wines relevant to the American market. Designed for both enthusiasts and professionals, this course provides the building blocks for continual exploration. 

You’ll navigate the wines of the world with Jess Helfand, a certified WSET instructor, and Diploma graduate. 

By the end, you’ll have a better understanding of:

  • How the climate and grower’s influence on grapes impact the wine produced from them
  • Key grape varieties found in Europe and the New World, including their origins, preferred climates, and the styles of wine made from them
  • Fortified wines including Sherry and Port; and key sparkling wines and methods of production
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COURSE OUTLINE & LEARNING OBJECTIVES

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Module 1

VITICULTURE & WINEMAKING

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module 2

GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION, STYLE & LABELING

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module 3

INTERNATIONAL GRAPES

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module 4

INDIGENOUS GRAPES

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

Module 5

SPARKLING & FORTIFIED WINES

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

OPTIONAL FINAL EXAM

OPTIONAL FINAL EXAM

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

WHY STUDY WITH US?

Engaging Online Content + Experts to Answer Your Questions

We want to remove all barriers in wine education, making it easy to learn anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.

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You’ll Be Making the Right Choice

Wine 201 includes 15+ hours of material, using eye-catching infographics, maps and text to make information accessible and easily digestible.

Online Wine Academy™ Student Portal

Get 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.

INTRODUCING

YOUR WINE GUIDE(S) FOR

Jess Helfand

Welcome to Wine 201, Napa Valley Wine Academy’s intermediate online course! My name is Jess Helfand, and I’ll be your instructor throughout this course. It’s my philosophy that the world of wine shouldn’t be shrouded in mystery, and Wine 201 is designed to make wine accessible for both the industry professional and the enthusiast alike. Get ready for a course jam-packed with information, eye-catching infographics, and helpful maps, all meant to empower you with knowledge and help you achieve your goals.

Wine 201 is divided into 5 modules, each introducing key topics and building a broad base of wine knowledge. Expect subjects ranging from fundamentals of viticulture and winemaking, to wines made from popular and lesser-known grape varieties. At the end of the course there is an optional exam that you can take to earn your Wine 201 certificate. I hope you’re just as excited as I am to dig in and explore these topics.

Cheers!

~Jess

Jessica Helfand, CSW, DipWSET
WINE 201 – WINES OF THE WORLD – THE DETAILS

ABOUT JESS HELFAND

Jess is an economist by training who has always had a love of wine and spirits. She completed the WSET Diploma in 2016 and has been teaching for the academy since 2017. Her primary goal as an educator is to make wine accessible at any level, from the beginner to the advanced student.

She is a WSET Certified Educator and also holds the titles of Italian Wine Professional (IWP), Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS), Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW), and Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS). She also has an MA in Policy Economics from Tulane University and an MBA from the University of Maryland.

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 access our proprietary learning platform, community and course materials.

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DIVE INTO THE MATERIAL

Start Wine 201 whenever you’re ready -- this course is 100% online and self-paced.

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SAVOR YOUR SUCCESS

Toast your accomplishment with a deeper appreciation and understanding of what’s in the glass!

Frequently Asked Questions

THE NITTY GRITTY

Wine 201 is 100% self-paced with a full 12 months of unrestricted access.

 

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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Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

3555 Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89109

 

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Mariott Santa Ynez

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

April 23, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

555 McMurray Road

Buelton, CA 93427

 

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Art Hotel Denver

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Mountain)

at

1201 Broadway

Denver, CO 80203

 

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Aloft Nashville

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

February 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Central)

at 

1719 West End Ave.

Nashville, TN 37203

 

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Epicurean Hotel

Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

March 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Eastern)

at

1207 S Howard Ave,

Tampa, FL 33606

 

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Your WSET Level 3 exam will take place on

January 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)

at

2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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