New England Wine Academy is making a splash in wine and beverage education.
Do you know your citrus aromas from your tree fruit aromas?
How about your primary from your secondary from your tertiary flavors?
Do you know what astringent feels like?
Do you understand the difference between theoretical and actual cogs?
Our classes will help you discover the answer to these questions and much more through the exploration of wine, beer, spirits, and the beverage and hospitality business. We provide beverage education courses from the beginner to advanced level. These include a full portfolio of class levels from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), as well as our own Academy Classes, which are on a variety of topics and levels of knowledge.
Full class schedule and wine and spirits education platforms for the 2022-2023 academic year are detailed below.
Do you know your citrus aromas from your tree fruit aromas?
How about your primary from your secondary from your tertiary flavors?
Do you know what astringent feels like?
Do you understand the difference between theoretical and actual cogs?
Our classes will help you discover the answer to these questions and much more through the exploration of wine, beer, spirits, and the beverage and hospitality business. We provide beverage education courses from the beginner to advanced level. These include a full portfolio of class levels from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET), as well as our own Academy Classes, which are on a variety of topics and levels of knowledge.
Full class schedule and wine and spirits education platforms for the 2022-2023 academic year are detailed below.
NEW ENGLAND WINE ACADEMY
CLASSES AND TRAINING SEMINARS
FOR 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR
Please be aware that all of the current WSET sessions on offer below are online-learning classes. The material covered in online classes is exactly the same as in-person sessions. All classes are available for exams on the assigned date, either in-person, or you may elect to take the exam online via remote invigilation. Generally it is recommended that you sit the online exam at the same time as the in-person exam, but you may elect another date/time. This will need to be declared at the time of registration.
Click the links below or use the "SHOP" tab above, to find the class page you are interested in and to enroll.
Click the links below or use the "SHOP" tab above, to find the class page you are interested in and to enroll.
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*** 2022-23 Academic Calendar Added ***
*** 2022-23 Academic Calendar Added ***
*** Returning Students Receive Discounts***
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in SAKE ONLINE For more information on the WSET Sake 1 course, please click here.
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Sake 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Sep 5, 2022 > Oct 2, 2022 (Aug 27)
Nov 7, 2022 > Dec 4, 2022 (Oct 29) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Wine ONLINE 
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Wine 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Aug 8, 2022 > Sep 4, 2022 (Jul 30)
Aug 22, 2022 > Sep 18, 2022 (Aug 13) Sep 5, 2022 > Oct 2, 2022 (Aug 27) Sep 19, 2022 > Oct 16, 2022 (Sep 10) Oct 3, 2022 > Oct 30, 2022 (Sep 24) Oct 17, 2022 > Nov 13, 2022 (Oct 6) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 2 Award in Wine ONLINE 
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Wine 2 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Aug 8, 2022 > Sep 11, 2022 (Jul 30)
Aug 22, 2022 > Sep 25, 2022 (Aug 13) Sep 5, 2022 > Oct 9, 2022 (Aug 27) Sep 19, 2022 > Oct 23, 2022 (Sep 10) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 3 Award in Wine ONLINE (Students should hold the Level 2 Award in Wines, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge) 
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Wine 3 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Aug 8, 2022 > Oct 9, 2022 (Jul 30)
Aug 29, 2022 > Oct 30, 2022 (Aug 20) Sep 19, 2022 > Nov 20, 2022 (Sep 10) |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 1 Award in Spirits 
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Spirits 1 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Aug 22, 2022 > Sep 18, 2022 (Aug 13)
Oct 17, 2022 > Nov 13, 2022 (Oct 8) Spirits 1 In-Person Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. September 20 - 9:30am (Sep 6)
Hosted at Union Square Wines - 140 4th Ave, New York, NY 10003 Course Instructor - Elayne Duff In-person or online exam option available |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 2 Award in Spirits ONLINE 
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Spirits 2 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Oct 3, 2022 > Nov 6, 2022 (Sep 24)
Spirits 2 In-Person Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. October 19, 26, Nov 2 (3 Sessions) - 10am-4pm (Sep 30)
Hosted at the Painted Lady Saloon, 1825, 2nd Ave, NYC Course Instructor - Elayne Duff In-person or online exam option available |
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Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET)
Level 3 Award in Spirits ONLINE (Students should hold the Level 2 Award in Spirits, or be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge) 
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Spirits 3 Online Course dates are outlined below.
Course enrollment deadlines are highlighted in red. Sep 26, 2022 > Nov 27, 2022
Deadline to enroll is Sep 17 In-Person Exam - Dec 3, 2022 - usually at 9:30am (Hartford) This class will be offered in two format options: 1 - purely online format 2 - Combo (online + hybrid) format Both formats include an optional tasting workshop. The combo format will include 3 zoom study sessions, during the course period, with Brian Mitchell. Please click below to see the shop page for full details. |
***NEW***
A Brainscape Pro subscription is now included with all NE Wine Academy WSET Level 2 and Level 3 enrollments. Simply indicate that you would like to take advantage of this program when you enroll, and we will send you a complimentary 3-month subscription link.
With Verified Flashcard Decks and mock exams that match your course, Brainscape is one of the best ways to study for your exam.
This premium to your class will save you time and enhance your wine or spirits studies.
WHO IS TAKING OUR COURSES?
- Hospitality professionals looking to enhance their careers
- Bar / Restaurant Managers and Owners
- Wholesale distributor sales reps and managers
- Active and Retired Military
- People looking to transition their career paths
- Wine and Spirits enthusiasts
- Retirees
- Accountants, College Professors, Medical Transcribers, and other professionals
- Those looking for a second job or additional means of income and savings
AcademyAcademy Classes are geared toward the wine consumer/enthusiast and the drinks professional, alike. These are focused on learning about specific wine regions or other drink categories, and involve both classroom discussion as well as practical tasting sessions. This is your opportunity to taste with a professional and learn about the beverage world from top to bottom.
Upcoming Academy Classes |
Pro SeriesThe NEWA Pro-Series is a series of professional development seminars designed for people working in the drinks industry who are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge on a range of topics, especially as it relates to the running of restaurant or bar programs. These sessions also include classes for developing skills for achieving professional qualifications in wine and beverage service.
Upcoming Pro Series |
WSETThe Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) is the largest global provider of wine, spirits and sake qualifications. Trusted by the world’s most recognized drinks organizations, WSET has led the design and delivery of wine and spirit education for five decades. Currently, New England Wine & Spirits is offering qualifications at there different levels throughout the academic calendar year. WSET qualifications inspire and empower drinks professionals and enthusiasts.
Upcoming WSET Courses |
