Wine kit
Please note: A shipping and handling fee will be added to the wine kit price. We CANNOT ship wine kits to the following states in the United States, Puerto Rico or internationally.
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Mississippi
- New Jersey
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Utah
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Armed Forces (AA)
- Armed Forces (AE)
- Armed Forces (AP)
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Wine Kit Policy and Fulfillment
- Please, allow 7 business days for the wine kit to be delivered.
- Wine kit orders are processed within 2 business days for courses starting within the next three months. Kits are shipped Monday-Thursday by 3-5 business days UPS Ground.
- The recipient will receive tracking information and an adult signature is required upon delivery.
- To prevent heat damage, wine kits will be packed with seasonal protective materials, which include insulation and cooling packs. Wine may feel warm on arrival but is usually unaffected. For added peace of mind, we recommend shipping to a UPS Access Point.
- Address changes must be done in UPS MyChoice app. Additional charges may apply.
- Wine kits are non refundable.
- If your kit doesn’t arrive in time for the first webinar, no worries! We still encourage you to attend, and you can taste along later using the webinar recording once your kit arrives.

Jean Cox
WSET Level 3 Certified, WSET Certified Educator, FWS, SWS, Certified Sommelier , Instructor
Meet Jean Cox, a highly accomplished instructor at Napa Valley Wine Academy. In addition to her instructor role, Jean manages our Tampa branch and coordinates venues and instructors for satellite locations throughout the United States. She is also responsible for organizing corporate and group courses and private events. Before joining Napa Valley Wine Academy, Jean spent 19 years as a flight attendant and, later, a sales rep with a wine distributor and a buyer in a botique wine shop. This experience sparked her interest in wine education. It led her to pursue a variety of certifications, including WSET Level 3, FWS (French Wine Scholar), SWS (Spanish Wine Scholar), CMS (Certified Sommelier), CSP (Certified Sake Professional), CSW (Certified Specialist of Wine), NVWE (Napa Valley Wine Expert), and International Sommelier Guild Level 2. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jean is also a world traveler, having visited all seven continents, including Antarctica, twice. She and her husband are Master Divers and enjoy boating in their home state of Florida. Jean’s favorite weeknight wine is “anything new and different,” including a Txakolina from Spain, Chenin Blanc from Savennieres, or dry Riesling from Clare Valley.

Desiree Harrison-Brown
WSET Level 3 Certified, 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40, Instructor
Desiree Harrison-Brown is a highly respected wine educator and professional in the industry. She is renowned for her engaging teaching style and practical guidance, as she leads students at Napa Valley Wine Academy (NVWA) through WSET Levels 1 and 2. In recognition of her contributions to the industry, Desiree was recently selected for Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s 2022 Future 40 List, an honor awarded to emerging leaders in the wine industry. In addition to her role as a wine educator, Desiree is also the founder of Wino Shop. This vino-inspired lifestyle brand offers modern streetwear apparel for the diverse wine lover. The brand was launched to amplify the positive representation of the Black community in the wine industry. Desiree’s passion for wine began when she attended local tasting events in her home state of Maryland. Before her career in the wine industry, she worked in project management systems for a Fortune 500 company. When it comes to her favorite weeknight wine, Desiree is a fan of anything sparkling! Desiree holds WSET certifications at levels 1, 2, and 3 and continues to significantly impact the wine industry through her teaching, brand, and dedication to the field.

Csilla Kato
D.W.S., A.I.W.S, Winemaker, Instructor
Csilla was born and raised in beautiful Budapest, Hungary, and was bitten by the wine bug during high school when she helped with regular tastings at her brother’s wine shop. After a short stint in law school, she changed her focus and spent five years earning her Masters degree in Fermentation Science and Post-Harvest Technologies. Right after graduation she had the opportunity to work and travel and landed a harvest in Sonoma, California. Csilla worked with Zinfandel, Cabernet, and Chardonnay while learning the process of winemaking first hand in the famed Ravenswood Winery. After her first harvest, she was hungry for more and went on to take part in harvests in Italy, Hungary, and New Zealand, as well as Napa. She has spent years working in winemaking labs analyzing the myriad of aspects that make wine great while also making great wines along the way. Since 2007 she has been with Beringer Vineyards, where she began as an Enologist and today is an Associate Winemaker with a few labels under her supervision. Tramping around vineyards, tasting fermentations at various stages and assembling final blends are some of her favorite parts of being a winemaker. Csilla also enjoys sharing her passion and knowledge about the wine industry with those who care to know. She holds her Level 4 Diploma with the prestigious Wine & Spirit Education Trust and relishes the opportunity to educate new students at Napa Valley Wine Academy. Married to an amazing brewer, who has taught her to appreciate great beers, she is a mother of two and spends most of her free time enjoying watching them grow.
2025-09-03 |
4 Webinars |
Monday @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) – Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Csilla Kato |
2025-10-08 |
4 Webinars |
Monday @ 4pm PST (7pm EST) – Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3 |
Desiree Harrison-Brown |
2025-11-05 |
4 Webinars |
Monday @ 1pm PST (4pm EST) – Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 |
Csilla Kato |
2025-12-03 |
4 Webinars |
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Desiree Harrison-Brown |
2026-02-04 |
4 Webinars |
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2026-03-04 |
4 Webinars |
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