Public Events
News and Updates!

Greetings!

Join us for one of our great upcoming events from our ABC's of Wine course with Michael Franz, ABC's of Beer (one of our newest courses), Wine Receptions, Beer Tastings or wine certification courses !

Clock We are very excited to offer a great new wine education series - our "1-Hour Wine School" TM which will focus on different wine regions, grape varietals or specialty subjects all covered in one hour and for only $20 per class. Each class will taste four wines and have an educational presentation on each subject covered. Session limited to 40 attendees and we may have up to two sessions per evening. Come out and join us for this great new event!

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Washington Wine Academy Education Center in Crystal City. This classroom seats 40 comfortably, is green (not literally but see our WWA Green Initiatives Page) and will allow us to offer more courses, tastings and events than ever before !

Education Center

We strive to continue to offer educational, fun and quality wine events for the Washington DC area. Have an idea for a great event...let us know about it!

We continue our Weekend Wine Tours of Virginia Wineries EVERY Saturday and Sunday with Reston Limousine. See in our Featured Events section to the right of this box.

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Cheers...WWA

WSET Courses, Info and Updates!


Wine and Spirit Education Trust Update:
Special "Hold the Dates" Notice:

  • WSET Foundation Certificate - Level One - Saturdays, Early 2010 - More details coming soon.

  • WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two - Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25 with the exam on June 8, 2009. - Tuition - $ 675.00.

  • WSET Advanced Certificate - Level Three - Mondays, September 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11, 18, 25 & November 1, 8 and 15. exam on Monday, November 22, 2010 - Tuition - $1275.00.
  • WSET Diploma Certificate (Unit Two) - Level Four - Sundays, new dates coming soon - Tuition and Details - $1445.00 Note: Watch schedule for more courses.

Home Study Courses Available for the following courses:

  • WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two, $ 298.00
  • WSET Advanced Certificate - Level Three, $ 498.00
Click Here - Home Study Details and to register!

We are very excited to offer our courses in our Crystal City (Arlington), VA - Washington Wine Academy Education Center. Our new location is conveniently located just three blocks to the Pentagon City Metro, three blocks to the Crystal City Metro Station and with lots of free parking nearby.


Current Events Listing!


Wine Glass
March 18, 2010 - New Event Series !
WWA's - "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Virginia (VA) $20.50

Our "1-Hour Wine School" TM is a great way to learn about a wine region, grape varietal, or specialty subject…in just one short hour! This is a great way to “pick and choose” and target specific topics of interest…and convenient for your busy lifestyle! You will learn from a Washington Wine Academy educator using video display presentations, and you will taste four wines (taste - not a full glass!); all in our state of the art Wine Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington), VA.

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We live next to one of the newest up and coming wine regions of the United States. Wine experts agree that Virginia is now considered to be the fifth element of the US Wine Market (California, Oregon, Washington, New York and now...Virginia rounding out the group).

Come out and learn about what makes Virginia special, taste four wines - two whites and two reds all in just about an hour. This new series will have a series of topics and you just can't beat the price of $20 for each. Grab a friend or come alone and help us kick off this great new wine series.

WWA's "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Virginia - Details:

Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010

Event: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at th base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Class size limited to 40 attendees.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

"I-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Virginia - Purchase Here - $20.50

March 18, 2010, $20.50

Single Purchase (Entry for One): $ 20.50

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lease note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering. And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout receipt.


Wine Glass March 20, 2010 - Grand Opening Reception!
WWA's - Wine Education Center - Open House! (VA), $ Free

Washington Wine Academy is thrilled to announce the opening of our state of the art, Wine and Beer Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington, VA). We have been offering courses at area hotels for years and the opening of this center will allow us to offer a wide variety of wine, beer, spirit and even culinary courses for the Washington DC wine market.

Education Center

Come out and see our space, taste some wine and beer in our new space. We will be on hand to talk to you about current and future courses as well as info on our wine certfiication courses.

Grab a friend or come alone and come out and show your support of our great new space.

WWA's Ed Center Open House - Details:

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Event: 2:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Please RSVP via email your intent to attend: JimBarker@WashingtonWineAcademy.org (must be 21).

See you there!

March 20, 2010 - New Event!
"Great Beers" - BYOB
at the Washington Wine Academy
Education Center (VA) $13.50

Great Beers in 2010!

Join the Washington Wine Academy as we start a new tradition based on the success of our Great Wines events...Great Beers!

Let's try something new and start the DC School of Beer's Great Beers BYOB event with our first taking place this month! This event will take place at our Education Center in Crystal City on Saturday, March 27th from 8-11 pm. Register on our website and bring a six pack of craft, micro, artisan or even your own homebrew but not BMC (Bud, Miller, Coors or other mass produced beer) - we'll have the glasses, food & fun ready to go.

When you arrive our volunteers will take your beer (please have it chilled before you leave home) and give you a glass for the evening (don't keep it - we'll need 'em for future Great Beers events). We'll have a large tasting station set up and we will keep a steady flow of beer options going throughout the evening so attendees will have a constantly shifting variety to choose from. We'll serve a buffet of light snacks/appetizers to go with the beer offerings.

We are charging $13.50 per person to cover food, cleaning, glassware, ABC license and party supplies. We will NOT ACCEPT payments at the door, so please register online before noon Friday, March 24th to ensure your name is on the door list. Please note our no refund policy.

Entry into the event requires pre-registration and 1 six pack of standard 12 oz bottles or some quantity of similar nature in larger beer bottles for the beer adventurers. That is PER PERSON. You may bring more if you so desire, but the one six pack per person (not couple, group, etc....) is the minimum. To guarantee quality sampling for all guests, please ensure the value of your beer meets the minimum value of $10 (no convenience store or mass produced or cans...bottles only please). we will recycle!

Confused what to bring...try something new that you haven't had before. The event is limited to ONLY those on the guest list, with valid ID.

We look forward to seeing you there as we start this new tradition. Future Great Beers events can be themed based on beer styles...send us your comments on this!

Grapes"Great Beers" Arlington - Details

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm (no new bottles opened after 10:45 pm)

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Parking: Limited free parking can be found on the streets around. We recommend metro (you'll be tasting a lot of wine after all).

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Dress Code: Party Casual

Purchase Here: $13.50

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March 24, 2010
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New Date !
WWA's - ABC's of Wine (VA) $56.50
- 1,000's have attended this class!

If you love wine...really love wine...then the ABC's of Wine is the perfect overall concept course for you. Michael Franz, Editor for WineReviewOnline.com and former wine columnist from the Washington Post, created this course consisting of one freestanding class that provide a working knowledge of all the fundamentals of wine. Add the ABC's of Beer to your purchase and learn about both over two nights!

No prior knowledge or experience is required, and is equally appropriate for casual consumers or for those interested in careers in the wine trade or restaurant and hospitality business.

Participants learn about each of the basic types of wine, the techniques by which they are made, and the factors determining quality.

Presentations are coupled with guided tastings of carefully selected wines that exemplify the world's greatest grapes and predominant styles.

The series concludes with an intensive seminar on pairing wines with different foods, enabling participants to incorporate wine into home entertaining and restaurant dining with enhanced confidence and pleasure.

ABC's of Wine - Details:

Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 - Our most popular class!

Registration: 7:00 PM, Event - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds.

Event hosted by Michael Franz, Editor for WineReviewOnline.com and recent long-term wine columnist for the Washington Post .

Please purchase tickets in advance (must be 21).

ABC's of Wine

What is wine, and how is it made? How are wines made sweet or dry, red or white, delicate or robust? How are sparkling wines, rosés, and fortified wines made? How is wine best purchased, stored, served and preserved? How does a professional taste and evaluate a wine?

Tasting: Four pairs of wine, each made from a particular grape (e.g., Chardonnay or Merlot) but sourced from different regions.

Objective: Learn to distinguish differences and articulate preferences between European and New World wines.

ABC's of Wine - Purchase Here - $56.50

March 24, 2010, $56.50

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March 25, 2010 - Great Event !
WWA's - ABC's of Beer (VA) $38.50

If you love wine...we mean beer....then the ABC's of Beer is the perfect overall concept course for you. This course has been created to cover the basics of the beer world. From how it is made, styles, trends and we will taste 9 beers throughout the evening to showcase different beers.

DC School of Beer

No prior knowledge or experience is required, and is equally appropriate for casual consumers or for those interested in careers in the beer trade or restaurant and hospitality business. Add the ABC's of Wine to your purchase and learn about both over two nights!

Participants learn about each of the basic types of beer, the techniques by which they are made, and the factors determining quality.

Presentations are coupled with guided tastings of carefully selected beers that exemplify the world's predominant styles.

ABC's of Beer - Details:

Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010

Registration: 7:00 PM, Event - 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

ABC's of Beer - Purchase Here - $38.50

March 25, 2010, $38.50

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Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering. And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout receipt.

Wine GlassMarch 27, 2010 - New!
"Great Wines" - BYOB

at the Washington Wine Academy
Education Center (VA) $13.50

Great Wines in 2010!

Join the Washington Wine Academy for another of our Great Wines series (this will be the 16th), "Great Wines around $15" in a metro convenient location in Crystal City area of Arlington, on Saturday, March 27th from 8-11 pm. Register on our website and bring a bottle of vino to share - we'll have the glasses, food & fun ready to go.

When you arrive our volunteers will take your bottle and give you a glass for the evening (don't keep it - we'll need 'em for future Great Wines events). We'll have a large tasting station set up and our volunteer sommeliers will change out the selections available at each station throughout the evening so attendees will have a constantly shifting variety to choose from. We'll serve a buffet of light snacks/appetizers to go with the wine offerings.

We are charging $13.50 per person to cover food, cleaning, glassware, ABC license and party supplies. We will NOT ACCEPT payments at the door, so please register online before noon Friday, March 24th to ensure your name is on the door list. Please note our no refund policy.

Entry into the event requires pre-registration and 1 bottle of wine PER PERSON. You may bring more if you so desire, but one bottle per person (not couple, group, etc....) is the minimum. To guarantee quality sampling for all guests, please ensure the value of your bottle meets the minimum value of $10 (no convenience store or Charles Shaw!), and to ensure variety for this particular event we'd like to challenge you to bring a bottle from a location or a varietal you have not sampled before. Never been out West? Then Pinot from Oregon or Chard from CA is cool. Never had Alvarinho? Seek it out! Got a bottle sitting in your rack from last year's winery tour? Leave it home...stuff you've already had doesn't cut it.
To ensure a broad spectrum, we suggest if your last name begins with the letters A-M bring a Red, N-Z bring a White. Confused? Bring a Rose. The event is limited to ONLY those on the guest list, with valid ID.

We look forward to seeing you there as we continue our 9th year of Great Wines events.

Grapes"Great Wines around $15" Arlington - Details

Date: Saturday, March 27, 2010

Time: 8:00 - 11:00 pm (no new bottles opened after 10:30 pm)

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Parking: Limited free parking can be found on the streets around. We recommend metro (you'll be tasting a lot of wine after all).

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Dress Code: Party Casual

Purchase Here: $13.50

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Wine Glass March 29, 2010 - New Certification !
Training Intervention Procedures (TiPS®) $49.50

Training Intervention Procedures (TiPS®) has led the way for responsible alcohol service training and certification for over 20 years.

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Why get TiPS®?

 Improved customer service
 Safer communities
 Lower insurance premiums (in some cases)
 Reduced exposure to alcohol liability lawsuits
 Decreased penalties for alcohol law violations
 Satisfies “Reasonable Effort” definition

TiPS® has trained over 1.5 MILLION servers in all 50 US states as well as 30 countries. Join those protecting their customers, staff and business today!!!

The instructor, Kevin Scott, is a 25+ year veteran of the food and hospitality industry, having traveled to 40 countries while working in the global trade.

His clients include (past and present): Marriott, Hyatt, Sheraton, Wyndham, as well as regional Community Colleges and numerous independents.

What one client says about him:

“He took it upon himself to develop personal relationships with our chefs..and focus on our particular areas of need…I would highly recommend Kevin…to train your staff”

Calvin Banks
Senior Training Manager, Operations
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

TIPS Training - Details:

Date: Monday, March 29, 2010

Course Instruction: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Working Lunch: Please bring $5 cash if you wish to join the group in pizza (sodas, etc provided by the Washington Wine Academy). Otherwise, bring a bag lunch. No microwave available.

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These room is set with classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Class size limited to 35 attendees.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

TIPS Training - Purchase Here - $49.50

March 29, 2010, $49.50

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Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering. WWA will allow cancellations up to a week in advance. And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout receipt.



Wine Glass
April 1, 2010 - New Event Series !
WWA's - "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of California (VA) $20.50

Our "1-Hour Wine School" TM is a great way to learn about a wine region, grape varietal, or specialty subject…in just one short hour! This is a great way to “pick and choose” and target specific topics of interest…and convenient for your busy lifestyle! You will learn from a Washington Wine Academy educator using video display presentations, and you will taste four wines (taste - not a full glass!); all in our state of the art Wine Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington), VA.

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California produces some of the most sought after wine in the world. Ideal growing conditions, variety of grapes, and innovative thinking all combine to make California wines exciting and essential for anyone interested in wine.

Come out and learn about what makes California special and taste four wines - two whites and two reds all in just about an hour. You just can't beat the price of $20 per person. Grab a friend or come alone and help us kick off this great new wine series.

WWA's "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of California - Details:

Date: Thursday, April 1, 2010

Event: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Class size limited to 40 attendees.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

"I-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Virginia - Purchase Here - $20.50

April 1, 2010, $20.50

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Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering. And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout receipt.


Wine Glass April 10, 2010 - Cherry Blossom Time !
Monuments by Water Wine & Beer Tasting Cruise on the Potomac (DC) $
65


Great Way to enjoy DC from the water!

 

Monuments

Join us for an unforgettable cruise along the Potomac River and view the monuments in style. You'll not only have stunning views of the monuments as you step out onto the deck, but you'll have chance to taste a variety of wines and/or beer! Washington's Wine Academy will conduct the wine-tasting. We'll feature a selection of twelve interesting and varied wines form around the word (and, yes, beer for those that have yet to be won over!).

To complement the wines, there will be an interesting array of cheeses, crackers and crudités. And to top it off, sweets to end the night!

Grapes Wine Cruise- April 10, 2010 - Details:

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010

Boarding: 6:45 PM, Depart -7:00 PM - Return at 9:00 PM

Price:
$65 - Great Price!

Note: Nobody under 21 on board.

Location: Washington Marina, 1300 Maine Avenue, SW, near the foot of 15th Street. Note: Marina NOT located at Phillips or near the Odyssey or Spirit Cruises. Please leave adequate time to park and find boat. No refunds or credits for missed boat. Please take phone information for WWA with you if you do not know where we are.

After you are parked, come through the Washington Marina gate. You will see our boats at the dock. Crew members will greet you and provide you a boarding card. Please wait for crew members to escort you down to the dock.

Parking: $10 Parking at Capital Yacht Charters, free parking at lot nearest the tidal basin, street or nearby lots (2-3 block walk).

Additional directions available at: Directions

Metro: Smithsonian Station (Blue/Orange Lines) - Metro Map
Exit at U.S. Department of Agriculture (12th and Independence). Walk south on 12th Street to Maryland Ave. Turn right, and go to the front of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Turn left, go down the steps, and walk to the right around the Mandarin's water side. Cross over foot bridge to boat.

Please purchase tickets in advance (must be 21).

Purchase Here: Single Ticket is $65.00

Single Purchase: $65.00

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See you there!


Wine Glass
April 10 - May 8, 2010
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New Session!
French Wine Scholar (FWS) -
French Wine Certification Series (VA) $695.00
- Series Rate!

French Wine Scholar

The French Wine Scholar program offers a solid and comprehensive foundation for understanding the world of French wines.

The French Wine Scholar is the official curriculum for French wine as endorsed by Wines of France/French National Wine Office, as well as numerous other French wine trade organizations such as Burgundy Wines, Inter Beaujolais, Interrhone, and Provence Wines, among many others. It was developed by the French Wine Society to provide current, accurate information on the wine regions of France and validate proficiency in the Wines of France.

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Intermediate to advanced students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) post-nominal.

The course consists of 8 modules that will be delivered over 24 hours of classroom instruction and includes wine samples representative of each region. Two sessions will be taught each Saturday. See full curriculum for more details.

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions regarding all French wine regions. Passing score is 75.

Certificate

More about this class: 

fwaseal.jpgThis class is part of the official French Wine Academy curriculum. It was created by the French Wine Society and is endorsed by "Wines of France" and the National French Wine Office.

 

Schedule:

Saturday, April 10, 2010: Alsace & Bordeaux

Saturday, April 17, 2010 : Beaujolais & Burgundy

Saturday, April 24, 2010: Champagne & Loire Valley

Saturday, May 1, 2010: Southern France & Rhône Valley

Saturday, May 8, 2010: French Wine Scholar Exam - 12:30 PM

Detailed Curriculum by Day - Download .PDF file Here.

The class will be taught by a Certified Wine Educator and will include a tasting of up to 6 wines. At the end of this class, you will receive a certificate of completion. More details on specific nstructors will be coming soon.

French Wine Scholar Program - Details:France Map

Date: Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 2010 - Exam on May 8, 2010 - Our newest wine certification offering!

Course Instruction: Morning Session 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Lunch and Afternoon Session 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Lunch is not included in registration pricing.

Event taught by Ray O' Mara and other instructors, certified by the French Wine Society .

Please purchase in advance as a series only (must be 21).

French Wine Scholar Program - Purchase Tickets Here - $695.00

April 10 - May 8, 2010, $695.00

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Wine Glass
April 15, 2010 - New Event Series !
WWA's - "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Australia (VA) $20.50

Our "1-Hour Wine School" TM is a great way to learn about a wine region, grape varietal, or specialty subject…in just one short hour! This is a great way to “pick and choose” and target specific topics of interest…and convenient for your busy lifestyle! You will learn from a Washington Wine Academy educator using video display presentations, and you will taste four wines (taste - not a full glass!); all in our state of the art Wine Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington), VA.

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Australia has made its mark by defining the benchmark style for Shiraz, but it also produces a wide variety of high quality reds and whites. We'll explore Australia's wine regions and grape varieties and give you helpful context for that next glass of Australian wine you enjoy.

Come out and learn about what makes Australia special and taste four wines - two whites and two reds all in just about an hour. You just can't beat the price of $20 per person. Grab a friend or come alone and help us kick off this great new wine series.

WWA's "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Australia - Details:

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010

Event: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Class size limited to 40 attendees.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

"I-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of Australia - Purchase Here - $20.50

April 15, 2010, $20.50

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Wine GlassTuesdays, April 27 - June 8, 2010 - $675
WSET - Intermediate Certificate - Level 2
Course (6 weeks) (VA)

Grapes Intermediate Certificate IC0410 - Details

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Intermediate Certificate - Level Two provides a very comprehensive overview of wine and spirits and all of the wine making regions of the World.

This course covers the major wine producing regions of the world, grapes and components of winemaking, stylistic and environmental factors that affect grape growing and processing as well as all aspects of wine service, wine storage, wine trends, food and wine pairing. In addition, you will be taught the WSET systematic approach to tasting wines to help you assess wines in your everyday life.

The Washington Wine Academy has been an authorized training center for nearly five years and has trained over 500 Washington DC area students in our Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. For those of you wishing to continue the learning process, we are please to offer WSET Diploma (Level Four) courses continuing in January 2010.

No previous wine knowledge is required for this great course. Class is appropriate for students who have a serious interest in wine, and those who wish to broaden their knowledge. The IC class is our starting class for those who wish to take our wine certification courses.

Intermediate Certificate covers the wines and spirits of the world in five three-hour sessions, once a week for five weeks followed by a one-hour multiple choice examination on a final (sixth) session. Each session includes sampling of 8-10 wines.

Note: Washington Wine Academy consulted a Master of Wine (only 25 MW's in the US) for the creation of our presentation materials and handouts to ensure the integrity of information presented.

The course fee includes:

    • WSET issued Course Text, Study Guides and Systematic Approach to tasting.
    • 5 Course lectures (3 + hours each)
    • WWA Lecture Notebook with High Quality Laser Printed (not copies) Color course presentations
    • Sample Quizzes, Study Guides and Session Wine Lists
    • 8-10 wine samples per night based on unit of study
    • Final Examination - 50 Multiple Choice Questions
    • Certificate of Award from WSET for satisfactory completion of exam
    • WSET Intermediate Certicate Pin

    In addition, you will be placed on the Washington Wine Academy WSET Graduate email list where we offer students: Special Invitations to DC area wine events, dinners, courses, volunteer opportunities and engagements where you can practice what you have learned at various wine events we participate in the Washington DC area.

Dates: Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18 and 25. And exam is on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

Time:
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Class starts promptly at 6:30 PM

Tuition:
$675 - Class limited to 40 attendees.

Payment Methods:
We prefer personal or company check.
Or,
Online below with Credit Card or Google Checkout.
Note: In these tough economic times, we are pleased to offer a split payment plan for the tuition for this course for only a small $10 fee - see below for details.

Mail check to:
Washington Wine Academy
P.O. Box 30800
Alexandria, VA 22310

NOTE: You must e-mail Jim Barker if you plan on paying by check to confirm a spot in this class. An e-mail confirmation will be sent back to you. This class will sell out.

Register below via Online Paymentl:

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: This class is a serious educational experience with formal sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Spitting of wine is highly encouraged.

WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two course is taught by Tom Finigan, CSW. See Who We Are for more information on Tom and his highly accredited wine training.

Advance registration is required (must be 21).

Attendees may only purchase course as a series.

Reserve Space Here: Please email us your contact information if mailing a check to reserve your space in our course.

Grape ClusterSingle Payment for Entire Course: $675.00

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Grape ClusterPayment Plan - Payment # 1 of 2 - $347.50 (includes $10 fee).

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Grape ClusterPayment Plan - Payment # 2 of 2 - $337.50

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Home Study Courses Available for this course:

  • WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two, $ 298.00

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April 29, 2010 - New Event Series !
WWA's - "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of France (VA) $20.50

Our "1-Hour Wine School" TM is a great way to learn about a wine region, grape varietal, or specialty subject…in just one short hour! This is a great way to “pick and choose” and target specific topics of interest…and convenient for your busy lifestyle! You will learn from a Washington Wine Academy educator using video display presentations, and you will taste four wines (taste - not a full glass!); all in our state of the art Wine Education Center in Crystal City (Arlington), VA.

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France enjoys an amazingly rich heritage in wine. For many, France produces the ultimate expression of certain grapes, and its beautiful wine country epitomizes what wine is all about. How can we possibly cover France in an hour? We can't, but we'll have fun trying! We will hit the top wine regions and de-mystify French wines in a fun and unpretentious way!

Come out and learn about what makes France special and taste four wines - two whites and two reds all in just about an hour. You just can't beat the price of $20 per person. Grab a friend or come alone and help us kick off this great new wine series.

WWA's "1-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of France - Details:

Date: Thursday, April 29, 2010

Event: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington, VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.

Metro: Crystal City or Pentagon City (Blue/Yellow Lines) - Metro Map

Note: These tastings are sit down style events in classroom style seating (long rows of tables) vs. rounds. Class size limited to 40 attendees.

Please purchase in advance (must be 21).

"I-Hour Wine School" TM - Wines of France - Purchase Here - $20.50

April 29, 2010, $20.50

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Please note the Washington Wine Academy "No Refund Policy" (Policies Page) before registering. And, note no actual tickets are issued - your name will be on a list at the door. Please bring a copy of your Google Checkout receipt.


Every Friday Night at 6:15 PM
WWA's "Wine Night at the Movies" at the Arlington Cinema N
Drafthouse (VA) $1 per wine ticket.

Join us at the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse EVERY Friday night at 6:15 PM for our Wine Night at the Movies. Here is your chance to have a fun, interactivce wine tasting of 8 or so wines from around the World. Tasting tickets get you a 1 oz. taste of wine or you can add more than one ticket together for a multiple taste. Our wine guides will guide you through the wines before the movie or special event of the night.

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Join the Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse email list to find out what is happening at the "New" Drafthouse. Under new management, if you haven't been lately...give it a try you won't be sorry!

Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse Website - Click Here!

Washingtonian Magazine's Best of Issue - December 2007 voted Wine Night at the Movies as the best thing to do on a Friday night. Come out and see what all the buzz is about!

See you there!

Wine Night at the Movie - Details

Date: Every Friday Night

Time: 6:15 PM - till the time the movie/event starts.

Admission: $ 5.50 (or more for specail events) and $1 per taste - Get tickets from your server once you find your table.

Location: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington VA

Parking: Free parking can be found on the streets around (free after 6:30 PM) and free lot behind the theatre.

See you on Friday!


Wine Events

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Saturdays & Sundays - Reston Limo Bus Wine Tours of Virginia Wineries (EVERY Weekend!) (VA) $35.00 - $50.00 - Great Events!


FileMarch 20 - Washington Wine Academy - Wine Education Center - Open House (VA), $Free - Come over and see our new space!

Square ImageMarch 20 - Great Beers - BYOB 6 Pack of Beer Reception in Crystal City at our new space! - (VA), $13.50 - New !

FileMarch 24 - ABC's of Wine (VA), $56.50 - Our most popular class!

FileMarch 25 - ABC's of Beer (VA), $38.50 - Our most popular class!


TIPS March 29 - - (VA), Training Intervention Procedures (TIPS) Alcohol Training at WWA $49.50 - New !







WSET Intermediate CourseMore wine & beer events coming to our Washington Wine Academy Education Center in Crystal City, VA soon!

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See our Events Calendar for "Quick Look at WWA" for a full list of Public Wine Events.