Accelerated Sommelier Course (Summer)

August 17–22nd. In-person with Keith Wallace & Alana Zerbe + free online study access. Sommelier Certification and Credentials via the National Wine School. One of the best sommelier training programs in America “School of Thought,” WineMaker Magazine, August–September 2024 For ten years, we have offered the only accelerated sommelier course on the East Coast. Completing this one-week program, you will be awarded the Level Three Wine Credential and the right to wear your sommelier pin. This one-week intensive program is one of the most rewarding experiences in wine studies you will ever experience, and some of our most celebrated graduates have attended this one-week program. A Top Trade School in Philadelphia “Philadelphia Favorites,” Philadelphia Inquirer, May 2026 This is the full Core Sommelier Program—no corners cut. It combines our Foundation and Intermediate coursework into six days of guided, in-person instruction, with access to online study tools and tasting resources. You’ll be guided by the same master-level instructors who train industry pros, winemakers, and serious wine lovers alike. Whether you’re a wine professional with limited time, a summer traveler seeking certification, or someone ready to take their wine knowledge seriously, this is the moment. Seats are limited, and commitment is essential. Certification awaits. None come close to what they accomplish at this school “Top Wine Schools In America” SOMM Magazine, December 2024 What You’ll Learn Master the fundamentals of wine tasting, structure, and varietal identification Build a global understanding of wine styles, terroirs, and regions Gain the skills to identify major varietals in blind tastings Earn your Level III Sommelier Certification and sommelier pin Wine Course Schedule Monday to Friday (August 17–21) 6:30–10:00 p.m. (with a half-hour break at 8 p.m.) Monday: France / White Varietal Components Tuesday: North America / Red Varietal Components Wednesday: Australia, New Zealand & South Africa / Old World vs. New World Thursday: Italy / Varietal Fingerprint Lab Friday: Spain & South America / Blind Tasting Intensive Saturday (August 22) 1:00–3:30 p.m. Exam Prep + Final Tasting Exams This independent institution has quietly trained the next wave of sommeliers “Wine School of Philly,” Wine Journal, American Wine Society, Summer 2025. Questions? Feel free to contact our sommelier instructor team.