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Wine Can Be Complex. Wine Education Shouldn't Be.

Whether you’re looking to advance in your career with a WSET certification or just be more confident in the wine aisle, we offer the instruction and support you need to achieve your wine education goals. 

With Napa Valley Wine Academy,  you can:

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WSET Educator of the Year 2016

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2x WSET Educator of the Year
WSET Educator of the Year 2019

WE EMPOWER ANYONE TO
Become A Confident Wine Authority

Our unique approach and expert instructors give enthusiasts and professionals a clear path to advance their wine expertise.

WHY STUDY WITH US?

A Student-Focused Approach

Everyone’s wine education journey is unique. You deserve a wine school that will not only deliver top notch content, but also guide you on the learning path that’s right for YOU. 

We put the student at the center of everything we do. You are the reason we:

wine & spirits education programs that

make it easy to...

Elevate

your wine expertise

You want to speak with confidence about the textures, styles and regions of wine.

Refine

your tasting skills

You’re ready to dip your toes into the world of wine, but don’t want to feel totally overwhelmed.

Receive

world-class certification

You need practical guidance on tasting and pairing that you can actually use.

WHO LOVES OUR PROGRAMS?

Wine Enthusiast

Enthusiasts

Level Up Your Wine Knowledge

You’re curious or passionate about wine, and you want a clear path to knowing more.

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Professionals

Get Advanced Certification

Amateur or expert, you want premier credentials to advance your career.

SIMPLIFYING THE WORLD OF WINE
for All Levels

We make it easy to learn anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.

WSET Approved Program Provider
3 tips to better your wine tasting skills

3 Ways To Better Your Wine Tasting Skills

Grab this free video series, where our very own Master Taster shares his secrets.

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 we have some of the highest pass rates in the industry.)

HELPING ENTHUSIASTS AND PROFESSIONALS
BECOME CONFIDENT WINE AUTHORITIES.

Curious

Passionate

Professional

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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Street View of HQ

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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