NAPA VALLEY WINE ACADEMY

SANTA BARBARA

The Santa Barbara Wine School is an extension of the globally recognized and award-winning Napa Valley Wine Academy. Located in Buellton, the heart of the world-renowned Santa Barbara wine country students are immersed in wine education and hands-on learning opportunities. In Santa Barbara, we offer The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 – 3 in (wine, spirits, and sake) as well as a host of online courses perfect for the sommelier students, wine professional, or wine enthusiast who wants to learn more about wine, spirits, and sake. Explore our offering below.

COURSES AVAILABLE IN SANTA BARBARA

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Style

Discover all the main styles of wine made from wine grapes around the world

Vector 1

Production

Learn about the main wine growing regions of the world

Vector 2

TERROIR

The soil, climate and weather

Vector 3

S.A.T.

Begin the journey to understanding the WSET "Standard Approach to Tasting"

Learn about out Expert Instructors

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Peter Marks, MW
VP of Education & Partner Master of Wine, WSET-Certified, Instructor
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Mary Margaret McCamic
Master of Wine, DWS, WSET Certified Educator, Instructor
Tim Gaiser, MAster Sommelier
Tim Gaiser
Master Sommelier- Instructor, Member of the Board of Advisers

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WHY STUDY WITH US?

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WSET Educator of the Year 2016

AWARD WINNING!

WSET Educator of the Year 2019

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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2501 Oak Street

Napa, CA 94559

 

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