Northwest Wine Academy

Open: Year Round

Mission

Our mission is to turn your passion for wine into a career!

About the Academy

The Northwest Wine Academy was established in 2004 as the first and only working and teaching winery of its kind in Western Washington.  Classes are designed for students just starting out in the wine industry, professionals who need to enhance their skills and knowledge of current trends, and enthusiasts who want to deepen their knowledge of wine.

Winemaking students pick and crush grapes and see the wines through to final production.

Marketing students prepare materials to sell the wines and also manage our tasting room's wine events.

Food and Wine Pairing students utilize their training by selecting foods to prepare and by managing on-campus events.

Along the way, there are numerous opportunities to volunteer with wineries and at events, helping to develop contacts within the industry and develop skills.

Classes may be taken individually, or as part of a certificate or degree program. Certificates and Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees are offered in Winemaking, Wine Marketing & Sales, Food & Wine Pairing, and Sommelier Certificate Preparation.

Since releasing its first vintages in 2005, the Northwest Wine Academy has consistently created award winning, student-produced wines that have received medals at numerous prestigious competitions.  We produce nearly 1,000 cases of wine each year.