Wine Education Abroad

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    Some things you just can’t learn in a book! 

    Napa Valley Wine Academy Study Trips offer you a behind-the-scenes look at some of the world’s most famous wine regions — opening doors that would otherwise remain closed.

    You’ll not only deepen your understanding of an area’s wines and wine styles, you’ll make connections between the history and culture that have shaped them.  Explore Our Trips Now!
     


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    Austria Wine Study Trip: Explore Austrian wine culture amidst stunning landscapes with buildings by a lake, featuring a plane silhouette and event details.

    Austria Wine Study Trip

    Explore Austria’s Wine Wonders with Napa Valley Wine Academy! Join us on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Austria, led by Romana Echensperger, Master of Wine, one of the world’s foremost experts on Austrian and German wines. “Grüner Veltliner, Heurigen, and Dancing the Waltz on the Danube – A Journey Through Austria” offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into Austria’s rich wine culture while exploring its breathtaking landscapes. Highlights of the Journey: Vienna’s Heurigen Charm: Start your adventure in the enchanting city of Vienna. Danube Wine Adventure: Follow the Danube River as it leads us through Austria’s most celebrated wine regions, including Wachau, Kamptal, Kremstal, and Wagram. Burgenland’s Bold Flavors: Next, we’ll head to Burgenland, where you’ll taste the region’s powerful Blaufränkisch wines with stunning views of Lake Neusiedl. Styria’s Sauvignon Blanc: Explore Sauvignon Blanc like never before in the picturesque region of Styria.
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    Hungary Wine Study Trip: Image of Budapest's hillside houses, a logo, and an airplane silhouette, representing the wine and cultural adventure guided by Csilla Kato.

    Hungary Wine Study Trip

    Join us for an unforgettable seven days / six nights visit to vinous Hungary! We start our trip with an introduction to the culinary delights of this famed land with our Welcome Dinner in Budapest, where you will enjoy a full immersion into the country’s wine styles and cuisine.
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    Vineyard and trees with a blue circle logo; Argentina Wine Study Trip with Anna Savino in Piemonte's renowned wine regions.

    Argentina Wine Study Trip

    Step into the heart of Mendoza's wine region with the "Argentina Study Trip 2025", a distinctively curated journey designed for just 14 serious wine enthusiasts and students. This tour, meticulously crafted by the award-winning Napa Valley Wine Academy, aims to expand your understanding of Argentina's revered wine industry. Tailored for those pursuing WSET Levels 2-4 or training to be a sommelier, this unique experience promises to deepen your knowledge and appreciation of the craft that embodies Argentinian winemaking. Starting from the plush Huentala Hotel, the week-long odyssey offers an immersive exploration of Mendoza's viniculture world. Guided by Catherine Bugué, co-founder and Vice President of Eduction for the Napa Valley Wine Academy, expect to gain exclusive insights into Argentina's iconic wineries through intimate tastings with visionaries like Jose "Pepe" Galante, and educational workshops at Argentina's premier sommelier school.
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    Champagne Wine Study Trip - NEW FOR 2025! Poster featuring an airplane silhouette, blue circle with white text, and scenic landscape background.

    Champagne Wine Study Trip

    Join us for an unforgettable seven days / six night visit to the prestigious Champagne region. Our trip will be led by Sandrine Audegond, DipWSET. As a buyer at Fauchon, her 800 bottle list won several awards including a French oenologist prize. She has specialized in trading great wines from Burgundy, Champagne, Bordeaux and worked in Chablis as a brand ambassador. Since 2016, Sandrine has been teaching oenology to future professionals. She is an accomplished author of wine and gastronomy. Her book Le Gout de Paris received the French prestiges award Prix Rungis des Gourmets.
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    South Africa Wine Study Trip poster featuring mountains, trees, and an airplane, highlighting the immersive wine experience in Stellenbosch with expert Fiona McDonald.

    South Africa Wine Study Trip

    Your enchanting journey through South Africa’s Cape Winelands awaits with a week packed. with extraordinary experiences, guided by the expertise of Fiona McDonald, know affectionately as the “Wonder Woman of Wine” The adventure starts in South Africa’s most famous wine region, Stellenbosch. An introduction to South African Wine at the renowned Cape Wine Academy promises an enriching experience designed to acquaint participants with the rich heritage and diversity of South Africa’s wine industry. This unique cultural immersion is sure to intrigue and captivate.
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    Burgundy Wine Study Trip

    Prepare to embark on a tantalizing journey of flavor and knowledge with the Napa Valley Wine Academy and our Official Bourgogne Ambassador, Christian Oggenfuss, dipWSET! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill wine tour but a thrilling, immersive 5-day, 6-night exploration of the world-renowned wine region of Bourgogne, “Burgundy”, in the heart of France. This all-inclusive, educational extravaganza is exclusively curated for dedicated wine enthusiasts and students of WSET Levels 2-4, CSW, FWS, and Sommeliers seeking an intimate, in-depth understanding of this famous wine region.
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    Vineyard poster promoting the Piemonte Wine Study Trip, featuring scenic views of vineyards and towns, sold out with a waitlist option.

    Piemonte Wine Study Trip

    Immerse yourself in a sensory journey of tastes, sights, and experiences alongside the eminent Anna Savino, lauded by Forbes Magazine as the Queen of Piemonte Wine Knowledge! Your adventure unfolds in the globally revered wine region of Piemonte, known for its stellar viticultural prowess