An Interactive Membership Built to Sharpen Tasting Skills, Strengthen Study Performance, and Power Lifelong Wine Learning
March 5, 2026 (Napa, CA) — Napa Valley Wine Academy, the largest and most awarded WSET provider in the United States, announces the launch of Premier Crew™, a dynamic interactive membership online platform designed to transform how students practice, study, and stay engaged long after certification. The platform offers monthly guided live tasting labs, expert-led tasting practices/exercises, specially priced tasting kits and full access to NVWA’s 400+ video education library and WSET exam prep tools.
“We are now offering a comprehensive online platform to support wine enthusiasts of all persuasions, whether they have WSET credentials or not,’ explains Founder/CEO Christian Oggenfuss. “Premier Crew™ is where tasting confidence grows, study performance strengthens, and learning never stops. Through live guided tastings, an expansive on-demand education library, and powerful, interactive study tools across every level, students gain the structure and support that turn knowledge into lasting skill,” he adds.
Monthly memberships are $29.99/month and annual memberships are $299.00/year. The annual membership offers all of the elements mentioned above as well as priority access to special events and early access to limited offerings. Enrollment for Premier Crew™ is now open.
“WSET certification is an important milestone, but mastery comes from continued practice and engagement,” Oggenfuss says. “Premier Crew™ gives students the structure, accountability, and community they need to keep improving, whether they are just starting with WSET Level 1 or preparing for the WSET Level 4 Diploma.”
At the core of the membership are Live Virtual Tasting Labs™, interactive sessions led by Diploma-level educators. Each lab strengthens essential competencies required for WSET success and professional development, including calibration of acidity, tannin, sweetness, alcohol, body, and oak influence. Sessions incorporate guided open-label tastings, blind-tasting exercises, live polling, and structured discussion, reinforcing the disciplined use of the WSET Systematic Approach to Tasting while building analytical confidence through deliberate practice.
Premier Crew™ also provides a robust library of on-demand learning content designed for continued development beyond the classroom. Members receive access to hundreds of educational videos, deep dive regional explorations, documentary-style learning experiences, and thematic masterclasses. This content supports certification candidates and curious enthusiasts who want to expand their knowledge in a flexible, self-paced format.
In addition, Premier Crew™ membership delivers structured study tools that support students at every stage, from WSET Level 1 through WSET Level 4 Diploma. Members gain access to exam-focused resources, structured practice materials, and guided review tools designed to reinforce retention, improve exam readiness, and strengthen technical accuracy. Study support extends across wine, beer, and spirits programs, ensuring candidates at every level have ongoing access to the tools they need to prepare with clarity and confidence.
Beyond these core pillars, Premier Crew™ members receive:
- Access to a private online community for peer discussion and instructor engagement
- Instructor office hours and live virtual events
- Exclusive member pricing on courses, study tools, and special programs.
Premier Crew™ supports beginners building tasting confidence, WSET Level 2 and Level 3 students sharpening analytical precision, Diploma candidates refining exam performance, and experienced professionals who want to stay calibrated and connected. It also serves passionate enthusiasts who recognize that true expertise is built through ongoing learning and practice.
About Napa Valley Wine Academy
Founded in Napa, California, more than 15 years ago, Napa Valley Wine Academy is the largest and most awarded WSET provider in the United States. The Academy has educated more than 34,000 students worldwide and has twice been honored with the WSET Global Educator of the Year Award, recognizing its leadership and innovation in wine education.
In addition to its WSET programs in wine, spirits, beer, and sake, Napa Valley Wine Academy has pioneered immersive wine education travel, launched industry-focused initiatives such as WSET Harvest Bootcamps, developed on-demand WSET online courses, and created proprietary programs including regional wine studies and the Professional Wine Educator certification.
Through both online and in-person education, the Academy is committed to delivering world-class learning experiences that build confidence, competence, and community for wine professionals and enthusiasts at every stage of their journey.
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