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What is WSET and how can it help your career? Come find out while also learning some insider WSET tasting tips from top beer, spirits, and wine instructors! This special webinar is a collaboration between Napa Valley Wine Academy and USBG.
Key Learning Objectives
- Learn about education through the WSET program, featuring instructors from Napa Valley Wine Academy
- Briefly learn about the structure and lexicon for tasting wine
- Briefly learn about the structure and lexicon for tasting spirits
- Briefly learn about the structure and lexicon for tasting beer
Online Seminar: Napa Valley Wine Academy WSET Info Session: Beer, Spirits, Wine & Tasting Tips
Thursday, April 17 at 11 AM Pacific / 2 PM Eastern
About the Presenters:
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Desiree Harrison-Brown Desiree Harrison-Brown is a respected wine educator and industry professional, known for her engaging teaching style at Napa Valley Wine Academy, where she leads WSET Levels 1 and 2. A 2022 Wine Enthusiast Future 40 honoree, she is also the founder of Wino Shop, a vino-inspired lifestyle brand celebrating diversity in wine. Desiree’s journey began with local tastings in Maryland, and before wine, she worked in project management for a Fortune 500 company. Holding WSET certifications through Level 3, she continues to make an impact through education, entrepreneurship, and her love of sparkling wine. |
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Liz Pirnat Liz Pirnat is a WSET Certified Spirits Educator and head spirits instructor at Napa Valley Wine Academy, where she teaches WSET Spirits Levels 1 and 2. She holds the WSET Level 3 Spirits certification and a Diploma in Wine & Spirits, along with numerous other accolades, including Executive Bourbon Steward and Master of Baijiu. Her whiskey journey led her to the renowned Springbank Whisky School in Scotland, a highlight of her career. Beyond spirits, Liz serves on her local Board of Education and enjoys Peloton workouts and musical theater, blending passion with education in all aspects of life. |
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Stephen Staples Stephen Staples is a WSET Diploma holder and Certified WSET Beer Instructor, recognized for his deep expertise in beer education. An Advanced Cicerone with a Graduate Certificate in Brewing from Federation University, he is also a National BJCP Judge, ensuring high standards in beer evaluation. His global industry experience spans homebrew retail in Australia, selling winery equipment in Germany, and alcohol retail in the U.S. A retired high school teacher, Stephen now dedicates himself to beverage education. Outside of beer and spirits, he enjoys surfing, building igloos, and adventuring with his Australian Shepherd, Huxley. |
To learn more and register, click HERE. Registration is free for current USBG Members and $29.99 for Non-Members. Thank you to the USBG Education Committee for your hard work coordinating this seminar!
About Napa Valley Wine Academy
Since 2011, Napa Valley Wine Academy has educated more than 53,530 students, empowering students like you to unlock their potential, earn prestigious certifications, and build rewarding careers in the beverage industry. As North America's most respected and largest WSET Approved Program Provider, we set the standard for wine education. Unlike many other schools run by a one- or two-person team, we have an entire, dedicated staff committed to putting you, the student, first. We’re also proud to be the only school globally to win the prestigious WSET Global Wine Educator of the Year Award twice—a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. For more information, click here.
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