Go beyond “I like it.” Taste like a pro—with confidence,
curiosity, and purpose.

You already know what you enjoy in a glass. Now, it’s time to understand why.

In TasteCoach™: Intermediate, you’ll build on your wine fundamentals to deepen your palate, refine your vocabulary, and taste with the confidence of a trained professional—all in a relaxed, self-paced format that feels more like
exploration than education.

Your Transformation:

You’ll start as someone who enjoys wine… and finish as someone who can read a glass like a story.

You’ll understand what makes a wine balanced, complex, and age-worthy.

You’ll recognize how terroir and winemaking choices shape what you taste.

You’ll learn to decode labels and confidently choose wines that speak to you.

And most importantly—you’ll trust your own palate like never before.

What You’ll Learn:

• Taste with precision: Move beyond simple descriptors and speak about wine with nuance. Learn to judge balance, structure, and aging potential like a pro.

• Judge with insight: Evaluate wines for objective quality and personal preference—so you can spot value and greatness in every bottle.

• Explore deeper: Journey through the world’s classic regions and discover how terroir, climate, and winemaking create distinct personalities in wine.

• Decode the label: Finally understand what Bordeaux, Barolo, and beyond are really telling you about quality, place, and style.

• Discover new favorites: Taste over 30 new grape varieties, expanding your repertoire far beyond the basics.

Why Students Love It:

This course keeps the same low-pressure, high-fun energy you loved in Wine Fundamentals—designed for growth without pretension. You’ll enjoy interactive lessons, guided tastings, and self-reflection exercises that make learning personal and intuitive.

Course Highlights:

• Guided video tastings with Desiree Harrison Brown & Stephen Staples, two of NVWA’s most beloved instructors

• Flexible, self-paced lessons

• Interactive activities, practice questions, and a full mock exam

• 100-question final exam available for purchase with instant results and a shareable Certificate of Completion (Add-On)

• Taste wines you choose—no fixed kits, no stress, just guidance for confident buying

At Napa Valley Wine Academy, we believe wine education should be empowering, engaging, and approachable. That’s why we designed TasteCoach Wine Fundamentals to meet you where you are—with no prerequisites, no memorization of scientific terms, and no pressure to “get it right.”

You’ll enjoy:

• Flexible learning on your schedule
• Real-life applications, not classroom theory
• Instruction from a team recognized as America’s Premier Wine School
• A reputation for excellence, with over 100,000 students served worldwide

Whether you’re new to wine or simply want to feel more at ease navigating wine culture, TasteCoach Wine Fundamentals is your invitation to learn by doing and taste with confidence.

• Taste with precision: Move beyond simple descriptors and speak about wine with nuance. Learn to judge balance, structure, and aging potential like a pro.

• Judge with insight: Evaluate wines for objective quality and personal preference—so you can spot value and greatness in every bottle.

• Explore deeper: Journey through the world’s classic regions and discover how terroir, climate, and winemaking create distinct personalities in wine.

• Decode the label: Finally understand what Bordeaux, Barolo, and beyond are really telling you about quality, place, and style.

• Discover new favorites: Taste over 30 new grape varieties, expanding your repertoire far beyond the basics.

This course keeps the same low-pressure, high-fun energy you loved in Wine Fundamentals—designed for growth without pretension. You’ll enjoy interactive lessons, guided tastings, and self-reflection exercises that make learning personal and intuitive.

• Format: 100% Online, Self-Paced
  
• Start Anytime: Rolling enrollment – access begins immediately
  
• Wine Kit: Not included (select wines you enjoy based on course tips)
  

Add-On Certificate Exam $99:

• Available for purchase within the course upon course completion
• 100 questions
• Completed online from home
• Unlimited attempts
• Instant results – no waiting
• Digital certificate issued upon passing

All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.

PREREQUISITE: No Previous Experience Required

This intermediate course is perfectly uncorked for those with some prior knowledge of wine. Whether you're somewhat experienced to the world of wine or someone looking to formalize a growing interest, this course is tailored to transform curiosity into confidence. Previous experience is recommended.

TasteCoach™ Wine Fundamentals or WSET Level 1 Award in Wines would be perfect for preparing for this course.

We're here to guide you from the ground up, ensuring that your path to wine expertise starts on solid ground.

Recommended For:

• Wine enthusiasts with foundational knowledge looking to deepen their understanding
  
• Hospitality professionals, sommeliers in training, and retail wine specialists seeking advanced product knowledge
  
• Students preparing for the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines or equivalent advanced qualifications
  
• Anyone ready to explore wine regions, styles, and tasting techniques at a professional level
  

Requirements:

• A computer, tablet, or smartphone with reliable internet access
  
• Completion of an introductory or Level 2 wine course (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
  
• Ability to purchase or source wines for guided tastings, as these are integral to the learning experience
  

Wine Kit:

Not included. You’ll independently select wines following course recommendations that emphasize variety, typicity, and comparative tasting. This approach enhances your analytical skills and broadens your palate while allowing flexibility within your budget and availability.

Q: How long does this course take?
A: 50 hours but you get 12 months access and can study in your own pace.

Q: How is this different from WSET Level 2?
A: TasteCoach offers a more relaxed, real-world approach to wine learning. It focuses on practical skills, guided tastings with wines you enjoy, broader coverage of grapes and regions, and an online certificate exam with instant results—perfect for building confidence without the pressure of formal study.

Q: Do I need to buy specific wines?
A: Not at all! You’ll choose wines based on your preferences and our guidance, making the course flexible and personal.

Q: How do I take the certificate exam?
A: Available for purchase within the course upon course completion. It’s 100% online and available as soon as you finish the course. The exam includes 100 questions, and you get your results instantly.

Q: Will I get a certificate?
A: Yes! You’ll receive a digital certificate immediately after passing the exam.