"WINE AND FRIENDS ARE A GREAT BLEND."
- Ernest Hemingway
ABOUT US
North Carolina Wine Academy (NCWA) was founded as a whole immersive wine education experience aimed at professional and wine aficionados. We believe in wine education being accessible to everyone while offering visibility to women in wine and minorities in the industry.
Private Wine Tastings | Cellar Management
WINE CONSULTING
ARTICLES
Decanting Wine: Unveiling the Hidden Charms
Decanting wine is a time-honored practice that serves the purpose of enhancing a wine's aromas, flavors, and overall drinking experience....
WHY WINE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS ARE IMPORTANT?
By: Yellymary Montalvo Wine certifications have become increasingly important in the wine industry over the past few decades. They are a...
LEARN HOW TO HOST A WINE TASTING FOR YOUR FRIENDS
There's nothing quite like getting together with friends for a wine tasting party. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a casual drinker,...
WHAT IS A WINE EDUCATOR ANYHOW?
Learn about what is a wine educator and how they can help you to move forward with your wine career and goals.
OUR STUDENT, GARY SCHWARTZ, RECEIVES HIGHEST HONORS
We are beaming with pride that our student, Gary Schwartz, received his Spanish Wine Scholar with Highest Honors!
WHY EDUCATION IS VITAL TO THE FUTURE OF THE WINE INDUSTRY
Aspiring wine professionals have so many career options to choose from, from education and commercial enterprise to newer tech-oriented...
WHY HAVE AN ELEVATED WINE EXPERIENCE?
There is a difference between a wine educator and a Sommelier. A wine educator focuses on the educational elements of the wine experience.
HAPPY CUSTOMERS
What they're saying
Mary the owner is a fantastic teacher and is extremely knowledgeable about wine.
Richard H.
The wine academy is welcoming as well as a great class environment for learning.
Terri W.
Fantastic educator and wine ambassador...
Cory L.
WINE EDUCATION
Wine Scholar Guild
Specializing in French and Spanish wines is also possible with our Wine Scholar Guild program, which gives you a 200+ page manual plus instructor led classes and tastings to get you ready for your exam.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES
IN PERSON
Wine Scholar Guild courses are available in person at our offices in Asheville, Tryon, and Greenville.
EXPERIENCES
Fun, interactive, educational. That's what our experiences are all about. Join us as we explore the world of wines, one by one.