Wine Courses in Amsterdam
A fantastic opportunity for wine enthusiasts and professionals to enhance their knowledge and expertise in the world of wine. Eleanor Wine Academy is a reputable institution, offering specialized wine education through certified courses.
The Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) are both highly regarded organizations in the wine industry. Their courses provide comprehensive and in-depth knowledge about wines from around the world. By offering these courses exclusively in English, Eleanor Wine Academy ensures accessibility to a broader audience of wine enthusiasts and professionals.
Whether you're a wine professional seeking to further your career or a wine lover looking to deepen your understanding and appreciation of wine, Eleanor Wine Academy offers a diverse range of certified wine courses based on your needs. Courses cover various aspects of wine education, including: wine production, grape varieties, wine regions, wine tasting techniques, food and wine pairing, and more!
By participating in these small-group courses, students can benefit from a more personalised learning experience and engage in interactive discussions with instructors and fellow participants. This environment can facilitate a deeper understanding of the subject matter and the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback.
Do you live in/around Amsterdam? Look no further than Eleanor Wine Academy located in Prinsengracht 754, Amsterdam. Indulge in the perfect blend of wine education and the picturesque canals: as you stroll along the historic streets before each class, you'll create unforgettable memories alongside your wine education journey.
WSET Wine Academy in Amsterdam Centrum
Eleanor Wine Academy opened its doors in Amsterdam in 2019 in the beautiful Prinsengracht, one of the three main canals of Amsterdam, and part of the World Heritage list. Students can enjoy a stroll and experience the magical and historical atmosphere of the canals before and after going to class!
Choose your level of knowledge
wine course for beginner WINE students
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
New to wine study? WSET 1 is an introductory wine course giving the fundamentals to start tasting wine systematically.
Learn and taste the most popular grape varieties and their wine styles. Study the principals to find the perfect wine and food match, know how to serve and store wines professionally.
WSET 1 at Eleanor Wine Academy:
- One evening per week for 2 weeks
- 1 Extra day for the Exam
- Certified WSET Instructor
- Course and exam in English
Note: The exam date can be changed, conditions apply
WSET 1 COURSE DATES IN AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT
16 & 23 January 2025 (Exam 30 January 2025)
WINE COURSE FOR iNTERMEDIATE WINE STUDENTS
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
Regular at wine tastings? Raise your wine knowledge with the WSET 2. Explore 70 wine regions, learn about 30 grape varieties and their distinctive characteristics. Taste 6(+) wines in each class and write tasting notes professionally as a sommelier would do.
The price includes the study material (textbook, workbook and WSET SAT card, examination and course fee).
WSET 2 at Eleanor Wine Academy:
- One evening per week for 6 weeks
- 1 Extra day for the exam
- Certified WSET Instructor
- Course and exam in English
One Evening per week for 6 weeks + Exam day
Note: The exam date can be changed, conditions apply
WSET 2 COURSE DATES IN AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT
14 January - 18 February 2025 (Exam 25 February 2025)
wine course for advanced wine students
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
Wine professional or serious wine lover?
WSET 3 takes your wine knowledge to a master level. Throughout the course, you'll study and be able to explain the factors accounting for the style, quality and price of the principal still, sparkling and fortified wines of the world. Taste 70+ different wine samples and styles, and obtain the highly regarded WSET 3 Wine Certification!
WSET 3 at Eleanor Wine Academy:
- One evening per week for 10 weeks
- 1 Extra day for the exam
- Certified WSET Instructor
- Course and exam in English
Note: The exam date can be changed, conditions apply
WSET 3 COURSE DATES IN AMSTERDAM PRINSENGRACHT
13 January - 24 March 2025 (Exam 14 April 2025) No class on 17 February 2025
19 March - 04 June 2025 (Exam 23 June 2025)
(no class on 23 & 30 Apr 2025)
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BECOME A MORE CONFIDENT WINE TASTER
Introduction to Wine Tasting Technique
Experience the nuances that define each glass, from captivating aromas to the perfect flavor balance. It's your key to appreciating the intricate profiles of wines!
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Customized WSET Courses & Educational Wine Tastings in the heart of Amsterdam
We can host private WSET Wine Courses or design an Educational Wine Tasting Experience on any topic you like, if you can organise a group of at least 6 people. Both for private events or business purposes.
E-mail academy@eleanor-wine.com for more info 🍇
Our Qualified WSET Wine Instructors in Amsterdam
Hi, I’m Pascal, your wset 1 & 2 Educator
Pascal was born and raised in Belgium, but his passion for wine started some 40 years ago at his grandparents’ winery in Crete, Greece. During their daily mediterranean lunch under the pergola of their traditional whitewashed house, Pascal was allowed to taste their wine in very small quantities. His wine journey continued back home, where his parents instilled in him their passion for French quality wines. In 2022, Pascal decided to formalise his passion by completing the WSET Level 1, 2, and 3 courses. He is currently completing the Rioja Diploma Course in Spanish, as he works as a teacher of Spanish at a secondary school in Amsterdam. In addition, he teaches Dutch, French, and German. This passion inspired him to create his own company, Vinolingo, a unique space where languages and wine come together.
At present, he is still deciding between pursuing the WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wine or a Master’s in Oenology, in Spanish, of course. Meet Pascal in one of our WSET Level 1 and 2 courses at the Eleanor Wine Academy!
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HI, I’M Federico, YOUR WSET level 1 & 2 COURSE EDUCATOR
Federico is an Italian wine enthusiast living in Amsterdam. In 2021 Federico passed his WSET level 3 and he is currently attending the Diploma course.
Born and bred in Piedmont, the land of Barolo and Barbaresco, he was in contact with wine since his childhood, spending a lot of time in the steep vineyards of Monferrato and Langhe.
Marketing manager with international experience, he dreams to put his experience at the service of the wine industry. He uses his spare time to visit vineyards across the world and recently started to work on a project which will help to boost wine tourism in Italy. Meet Federico in our WSET Level 2 Award in Wines classes!
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HI, I'M CHRISTIE, YOUR WSET 1- 3 COURSE EDUCATOR
Christie hails from South Africa where she was lucky enough to live wine both literally (through her home overlooking vineyards) and figuratively (through her career). Her passion for wine was ignited as a marketing student in the university town of Stellenbosch, a town that also lies at the heart of the South African winelands. Her wine journey has included stints as marketing manager for a winery, the running of a wine shop and wine club, hosting of wine tastings and dinners and the co-ordination of Women in Wine, an educational upliftment programme aimed at previously disadvantaged women working in the South African wine industry. She has travelled to many wine regions globally including those in South America, USA, New Zealand and Europe. Christie completed her WSET Diploma in 2017. She was a WSET Wine Educator in Cape Town and is excited to be able to continue to share her knowledge and passion for wine here in the Netherlands at the Eleanor Wine Academy!
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hi i'm nergiz, your wset 1-3 educator
Nergiz’s passion for wine was ignited by her curiosity on food science and how food pairs with wine. While she was still pursuing a finance career full time, she attended WSET classes in Amsterdam to get more knowledge on the grapes. And as she loved the world of wine so much, the natural path appeared as attending the WSET Diploma program which she completed in Belgium in 2018.
Since 2022 Nergiz arranges private and corporate wine tastings through her wine events company with a special place for her homeland Turkey’s indigenous grapes in her repertoire. In the summer of 2023 she has joined Eleanor Wine Academy to teach Levels 1 to 3. Nergiz lives with her husband and son in Amsterdam.
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Address in Amsterdam
Course & Exam Venue
Prinsengracht 754
1017LD, Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Business Hours
Mo - Fri
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location amsterdam
Our course venue in Amsterdam is located at the beautiful Prinsengracht, in the heart of Amsterdam.
A spacious and bright environment where our students have the ideal conditions to taste a wide variety of quality wines.
Our team of experienced teachers would be delighted to welcome you in one of our evening courses.
We offer top quality wines during our courses, such as a Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé, top Burgundy, Barolo and many more!
Join the Eleanor Wine Academy and become WSET certified!
