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The Wine & Spirit Archive Education, training and certification for drinks industry professionals, collectors, and enthusiasts. Wine, spirits, and sake. Beer - coming soon!

🇮🇹 Is learning about Italian wine the most frustrating thing you've ever attempted or the most rewarding? Because Italia...
08/28/2026

🇮🇹 Is learning about Italian wine the most frustrating thing you've ever attempted or the most rewarding?

Because Italian wine is a both/and situation, it's essential to lean into your Italian wine journey with:

- the most engaged classmates you can find
- iconic wines that underscore your learning
- an incredible guide and educator who will walk you through the stories and wines of Italy like you have boots on the ground

Join us for Italian Wine Essentials with Italian Wine Ambassador, Tanya Morning Star next month!

🥂 Champagne Specialist students - your course books are en route. Looking forward to seeing you next month!
08/25/2026

🥂 Champagne Specialist students - your course books are en route. Looking forward to seeing you next month!

🍻 It's time to learn about beer! 🍻Whether you’re a beer professional or a dedicated beer enthusiast, we hope you’ll join...
08/17/2026

🍻 It's time to learn about beer! 🍻

Whether you’re a beer professional or a dedicated beer enthusiast, we hope you’ll join us to elevate your knowledge and get WSET beer certified.

📚 Our beer courses are led by noted beer educator, Jeremy Storton, and will roll out in Portland and Seattle this fall. Online courses are live now as well.

If you're ready to learn about beer in a formal, systematic way, we'd love to welcome you to the classroom. You'll gain an introduction to key beer styles, unique ingredients, production methods, professional beer tasting, and principles of beer storage, service and food pairing.

🍶✨ Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts, this course offers a fantastic introduction to Japan's beloved rice wine. Here...
07/30/2026

🍶✨ Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts, this course offers a fantastic introduction to Japan's beloved rice wine. Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔍 Sake Types: Explore the different styles of sake and understand the nuances that set them apart.

👃 Tasting Techniques: Learn essential tasting skills to appreciate the aromas and flavors of sake like a pro.

🍚 Production Process: Discover how sake is made, from rice selection to fermentation, and the factors that influence its taste.

🍽️ Food Pairing: Gain insights into how to pair sake with a variety of dishes to enhance your dining experience.

✨ Advantages of WSET Level 1:
• Certification: Earn a respected qualification that showcases your knowledge of sake.
• Foundation Knowledge: Build a solid base to explore more about this unique beverage.
• Cultural Appreciation: Deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and traditions surrounding sake.

Ready to raise a glass to new experiences? 🍶🥂 Sign up today and embark on your sake journey!

Get to know Cheryl Wakerhauser and join her for French Wine Essentials, this fall!No one brings a classroom to life like...
07/30/2026

Get to know Cheryl Wakerhauser and join her for French Wine Essentials, this fall!

No one brings a classroom to life like Cheryl! If you’ve been in class with Cheryl, you know how easily she weaves fun and engagement into her classes. Somehow she usually gets Champagne on the ceiling . . . so you know it’s a good time!

Cheryl is a certified French Wine Scholar, Champagne Master, author of Modern French Pastry, owner of Pix Patisserie, and recipient of the Best Champagne and Sparkling Wine List in the world for 9 years in a row!

Pictured here, Cheryl in France winning the Festival Onze dance competition, running the Marathon de Médoc, building an absolutely insane croquembouche, and at the Printemps des Champagne.

ABOUT FRENCH WINE ESSENTIALS 🇫🇷 It's a two-day immersion into the glorious wine regions, grape varieties, cuisine and culture of France. From Wine Scholar Guild, this new intermediate level course is ideal for the French wine loving student seeking an in-depth study of the world's most influential wine country.

📚 Want to take things seriously? Student the in-depth content in the full-color course book, interact with the online learning course, and take certification exam at the end. Achieve your FWE Certification!

🎉 In it for the wine and fun of learning? That works too! The exam is completely optional and Cheryl will ensure you have the very best weekend!

New Course! 🍷🇪🇸 Exploring Cava, Sunday, August 2, at Idilico Wines / Pomum Cellars, in Woodinville, WA.Instructor Spotl...
07/01/2026

New Course! 🍷🇪🇸 Exploring Cava, Sunday, August 2, at Idilico Wines / Pomum Cellars, in Woodinville, WA.

Instructor Spotlight: Alberto Interiano Martinez
Alberto combines an insane depth of knowledge with an engaging teaching style and unmatched passion for Spanish wines. He was named "U.S. Spanish Wine Master" in 2024, is a Spanish Wine Scholar, Certified Sherry Educator, and Certified Rioja Educator.

📚🍷 There is no one better to guide you through an engaging exploration of the wines of Cava.

Are you ready for WSET Diploma? Join WSET Diploma Director, Kanchan Schindlauer, in the Online Classroom, Monday, June 2...
06/15/2026

Are you ready for WSET Diploma?
Join WSET Diploma Director, Kanchan Schindlauer, in the Online Classroom, Monday, June 22, and learn more about our WSET Diploma Program. 📚

Our unique approach to this rigorous program combines:
🍷 - In-person Diploma Days
💻 - Online, on-demand learning resources
✏️ - Practice tests and exam prep
📆 - Office hours and one-on-one connections with your Diploma Manager and Diploma Director
🙌 - the very best community of wine students!

DM us for a Zoom link. Hope to see you!

It's WSET Diploma Exam day! Wishing our hard-working students much success on their D2: Wine Business and D5: Fortified ...
06/10/2026

It's WSET Diploma Exam day!

Wishing our hard-working students much success on their D2: Wine Business and D5: Fortified Wine exams.

The Introduction to Wine Series is back!This 3-part series explores wine the way it's been to be understood . . . by tas...
05/28/2026

The Introduction to Wine Series is back!

This 3-part series explores wine the way it's been to be understood . . . by tasting.

As your instructor guides you through what's in the glass, you'll come to better understand three critical pillars of why wine tastes the way it does: grape variety, place, and the winemaker's hand. It's a fun and engaging way to build your tasting skills and knowledge of wine!

Join us in Portland: Thursdays, June 11, 18, and 25

Join us in Woodinville: July 16, 23, and 30

The Tasting Room Training classroom is back in session just in time for your winery's busy season.📅 Woodinville: we'll s...
05/08/2026

The Tasting Room Training classroom is back in session just in time for your winery's busy season.

📅 Woodinville: we'll see you on Monday, May 11.

📅 Willamette Valley: we'll see you on Monday, May 18.

Land your first winery job or level up your skills across 4 key pillars:
- Hospitality
- Service
- Sales
- Storytelling

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