Join us for one of our great upcoming events from our basic wine classes, our ABC's of Beer (one of our newest courses), Wine Receptions, Beer Tastings or wine certification courses !
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 !
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!
Wine and Spirit Education Trust Update:Special "Hold the Dates" Notice:
WSET Intermediate Certificate - Level Two - Winter, Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 2012. And exam is on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. Tuition - $ 675.00.
WSET Advanced Certificate - Level Three - Winter, Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, & 10, 2012. Exam is on Monday, April 23, 2012. - Tuition - $1275.00.
We are very excited to offer our courses in our Crystal City (Arlington), VA - Washington Wine Academy Education Center. Our 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.
Washington Wine Academy's Education Center - Details
Note: We are in the commercial space at the base of the Bennington Luxury Apartment Building - Enter through main lobby.
Parking: Street parking available on South Eads, 12 Street and Army Navy Drive. Free after 6 PM, Sundays and most free on Saturdays - check signage to be sure.
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.
Must be 21 to attend - please arrive 15 minutes in advance for a prompt class start.
Washington Wine Academy "1-Hour" Classes - Details
Numous Dates throughout 2012 WWA "1-Hour" Classes at the Washington Wine Academy (VA) $ 45
You are buying a registration code to register for ANY 1-Hour Class using our automated registation system.
Top Instructors from the wine industry share their passion for wine and love of education with you!
Taste 4 wines, beers or even some spirit classes in one hour!
Great location, HD Monitors, Music, Cabot Cheese, Milton Crackers and great time to learn a new topic!
The Washington Wine Academy is the oldest, most established wine school in the Washington DC market. Wine and Food Magazine rated us one ot the top five wine schools in the US and we are here for you with a great series of 1-Hour classes.
You are buying a code to attend ANY 1-Hour class. Any day, any class, any time that you find on our calendar. You can check our automated registration system for availability of classes, times available and number of available seats per class. We will email you back a registration code within 12-18 hours (could be faster if during business hours) that you can use to register yourself for ANY class.
Class Examples: Note: We will add additional subjects over the coming months so keep watching our schedule.
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space on the main floor of 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.
Advance registration is required (must be
21).
Purchase Tickets Here
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 Washington Wine Academy Education Center. Please bring a copy of your
PayPal receipt.
1-Hour Class Registration Code for use in our automated system:
Note: Your code will be emailed to the email address on file with PayPal within 24 hours. No actual ticket is mailed in advance and you will return to the WWA home page and click on Register.
Great Events, Classes and Special Events - Details
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Just Listed. Wine Blending Seminar (VA), $28
Join Winemaker Marcos Fernandez, one of the rising stars of Mendoza, Argentina for a Tutored Tasting and Blending Seminar showcasing the Single Vineyard wines of Finca Decero, a world-class, boutique winery from high-elevation, sub-district Agrelo, a property situated in the foothills of the Andes. After only a few vintages the winery has received an abundance of accolades and Marcos, who studied with and worked with Paul Hobbs is the face of this world-class operation.
Marcos will lead a discussion on winemaking and viticulture in Mendoza, contrasting his experiences of winemaking in California, and then lead the class through a comprehensive tasting of the Single Vineyard wines made at Finca Decero. Marcos will discuss the unique terrior of Remolinos Vineyard and explain the philosopy of Finca Decero, which translates to “from scratch”. After tasting the single vartiety wines, the tasting will culminate with the small batch Flagship wine “Amano”, a blend of top parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and a hint of Tannat.
Then it is your turn to play winemaker. After tasting each component on its own (including cask samples of Tanat!) you will partner up with another student to blend your own Amano Cuvee & Marcos himself will be the official judge of blending efforts. This promises to be a fun, educational, and delicious hands-on experience.
Washington Wine Academy Class - Details
Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Price: $28.
Class limited to 40 attendees.
Register below via Paypal:
Location: Washington Wine Academy Education Center, 1201 South Eads, Suite 400, Crystal City/Arlington,
VA 22202 - Note: We are in the commercial space on the main floor of 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.
Advance registration is required (must be
21).
Register Here: $28
See you there!
Friday, February 10, 2012 - Great Event. Red Wine and Chocolate Wine Event (VA), $ 37.50 - $ 40.00
Warm Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate!
Join the Washington Wine Academy and the Athenaeum for an evening of red wine and chocolate tasting. The Athenaeum, part of the Virginia Fine Arts Association, provides a beautiful setting for an evening as experts from the Washington Wine Academy guide you through tastings and pairings of beautiful red wines and chocolates to warm your heart, body, and soul.
Washington Wine Academy - Details
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Price: $40 for Single Admission or $75 for Two Admissions.
Register below via Paypal:
Location: Athenaeum (is home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA) 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro: King Street (Blue/Yellow
Lines) - Metro
Map
Advance registration is required (must be
21).
Register Here: $ 37.50 - $ 40
Single Entrance: $ 40:
Double Entrance (Two Attendees): $ 75:
See you there!
Mondays, February 6 - April 23, 2012 - $1275 WSET - Advanced Certificate - Level 3
Course (11 weeks) (VA)
Advanced Certificate AC0212 - Details:
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust
(WSET) Advanced Certificate - Level Three provides
the next level of course study in the WSET process.
Again, this takes your training to the next level
as it covers wines and spirits and all of the wine
making regions of the World at a deeper level.
This course also 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 800 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 path to the WSET Diploma (Level Four) courses
starting in September 2009.
A concentration in the wine industry
or previous wine course work is preferred for success
in this course. Class is appropriate for students
who have a serious interest in wine, and those who
wish to broaden their knowledge. The AC class is considered
a pre-requisite for the WSET Diploma - Level Four
course.
Advanced Certificate covers the wines
and spirits of the world in ten three-hour sessions,
once a week for ten weeks followed by a an exam session.
Each session includes sampling of 8-10 wines.
The exam (on the 11th night) consists
of three elements:
The Tasting Component of a wine. Done blind to assess
your comprehesion of the Systematic Approach to
tasting. Students will have analyzed nearly 100
wines throughout the course for practice and understanding
purposes.
Multiple Choice - 50
Theory - Short answer and essay.
Upon successful completion of the
exam you will be entitled to the use of a post nominal
on your business card for professional purposes.
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 Course Text, Study Guides and
Systematic Approach to tasting
10 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 - Tasting, Multiple Choice and
Theory
Certificate of Award from WSET for satisfactory
completion of exam
WSET Advanced Certificate 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: Mondays, February 6, 13, 20, 27 & March 5, 12, 19, 26 & April 2, & 10, 2012. Exam is on Monday, April 23, 2012.
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Class starts
promptly at 6:30 PM
Tuition: $1275 - Class limited to 36 attendees.
Payment Methods:
We
prefer personal or company check.
Or,
Online
below with Credit Card PayPal 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 Paypal:
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 Advanced Certificate - Level Three course
is taught by Jason Whiteside. See Who We Are for
more information on Jason and his highly accredited
wine training.
Advance registration is required (must be
21).
Note: Registrants may substitute future
sessions as needed upon registration if their schedule
does not allow regularly scheduled sessions. MUST notify
us one week in advance of a re-schedule. Send e-mail to Jim
Barker with requested dates.
And, class fee includes the cost of the exam and certificate.
Attendees may only purchase course as
a series. Missing a session or two will not impact your overall success.
Reserve Space Here: Please email us your contact information if mailing a check to reserve your space in our course.
Single Payment for Entire Course:$1275.00
Payment 1 of 2 - Split Payment:$647.50
Payment 2 of 2 - Split Payment:$637.50
Tuesdays, February 7 - March 20, 2012. - $675 WSET - Intermediate Certificate
- Level 2
Course (6 weeks) (VA)
Intermediate
Certificate IC0212 - 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 2011.
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 Certificate
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, February 7, 14, 21, 28 & March 6, 2012. And exam is on Tuesday, March 20, 2012.
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 PayPal 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 Paypal:
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.
Every Friday
Night at 6:15 PM
WWA's "Wine Night at the Movies" at the
Arlington Cinema N
Drafthouse (VA) $1.50 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.
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!
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 $1.50 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.
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