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We are excited to announce the first series of WSET Award in Wines certification courses for 2025, presented by MWWine School in partnership with Asheville School of Wines/Metro Wines, including WSET Level 3 Award in Wines, one of the industry’s most prestigious and most rigorous credentials. Join us in January to elevate your wine game. Use code OWN2025 to receive 10% off all Asheville course registrations.

 

WSET Level 3 Award in Wines starts on January 19th
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines on January 26th
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines starts on February 16th
 

Courses and Dates:
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines                  January 26
                                                                  One day class & exam
 
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines                  Feb 16, 17 & 25
                                                                   Three day class & exam
 
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines                  Jan 19, 21, 27, 28, Feb 10, 18 & 25
                                                                   Six day class & exam day
(5 in-person and 1 webinar )
 

Level 3 Award in Wines 
An advanced level qualification for professionals working in the wine industry and for serious wine enthusiasts.
 
Sunday/Tuesday January 19th/21st, 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person)
Monday/Tuesday January  27th/28th 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person)
Monday February 10th 6:00 – 9:00 pm EDT (online webinar)
Tuesday February 18th 9:30 – 5:00 pm (in person, Final Class)
Monday February 24th – 9:30 – 1:00 pm (Exam Day)
Registration closes January 6th
Course Price: $1,499
 
   For individuals seeking to delve deeply into the world of wines. Provides a detailed understanding of grape growing and wine making. Open to students with WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, or who can demonstrate knowledge at an Intermediate level through the completion of equivalent education courses, or who have sufficient wine trade experience. The course covers wines of the world in – depth (35+ hours) and tastings of 70+ wines. This qualification has a minimum requirement of 84 hours of study time, including 30 hours of classroom time. Please see my note on Level 3 and the commitment the class requires
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Level 1 Award in Wines 
Perfect for Tasting Room and Restaurant Service Pros and Wine Lovers
 
Sunday, January 26th, Course & Exam, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Registration closes January 13th
Course price: $350
Classes at Quench! in Reynolds Village, Asheville
 
   A beginner level introduction to wine, all in one day,  suitable for those starting a wine career or pursuing an interest in wine. You’ll explore the main types and styles of wine through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the skills to describe wines accurately, and make food and wine pairings, as well as learning wine service and etiquette. Tasting of 10 wines from around the world.
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Level 2 Award in Wines 
A Deep Dive into Wine Styles & Regions, Winemaking & Wine Tasting
 
Part 1 and 2: Sunday/Monday, February 16th/17th, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Please note these dates include President’s Day
Part 3 and Exam: Tuesday, February, 25th, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Registration closes February 11th
Course price: $850
Classes at Quench! in Reynolds Village, Asheville
 
  For individuals seeking a core understanding of a wide range of wines, this qualification explores the major grape varieties of the world and regions in which they are grown. Through a blend of tasting and theory, we explore the factors that impact style and quality and learn to describe wines with confidence. Course includes tastings of over 35 wines. “Melanie makes the learning accessible, fun and engaging, all while ensuring a depth of understanding. Melanie’s classes are essential learning for anyone who is serious about expanding their wine education as well as for those who love wine, but also want to keep it real.”

  Melanie Webber is a certified wine educator, sommelier, writer and communications expert who helps wine industry professionals achieve their wine certifications and wine lovers deepen their appreciation and understanding of wine. At the core of everything Melanie does is her passion to make it fun to learn how to taste, assess and enjoy wine.  

   She holds the globally-recognized Diploma in Wine & Spirits from WSET as well as the French Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar certifications from the Wine Scholar Guild and is certified by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust to teach WSET Level 1, 2 and 3 Awards in Wine. Melanie’s MWWine School is an approved program provider of WSET and Spanish/French Wine Scholar courses in Asheville, NC and Paso Robles.She has taught WSET courses since 2018, helping over 700 industry professionals and wine lovers achieve their certifications. 

   She is also an adjunct Wine Studies professor at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita.  Melanie has traveled extensively to wine regions around the world gathering material for classes as well for her articles for her blog, BottlePoet, and for a variety of other outlets.  Melanie’s articles “The Wine Student” and "Chianti spritzer on the beach" were shortlisted in the 2023 and 2024 Jancis Robinson Wine Writing competition and both are published at JancisRobinson.com.

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Contact: Kristen Calloway

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Contact: Gina Trippi

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Contact: Gina Trippi

 

Please join us at Metro Wines on Charlotte Street on Thursday, October 17th from 4:30 to 5:30 for an exclusive Meet, Greet and Taste with Mary Taylor! The tasting is "at the bar" and "on the house." 

 

"This is a unique opportunity to meet a young woman wine importer who has been featured in numerous publications including The Pour by Eric Asimov in the New York Times," says Gina Trippi, co-owner of Metro Wines. "For more information, read our article for The Laurel of Asheville here: https://thelaurelofasheville.com/lifestyle/the-grapevine-mary-taylor-helps-consumers-make-informed-wine-choices/."

 

Having worked with European wine for over two decades, I’ve come to love the nuance and diversity of Europe’s extraordinary wine regions, from the tiny villages of France and Italy, to the countryside vineyards of Portugal and Spain. As a result, I also love the European system of “place name” or “appellation,” which designates the geographical origin not just of wine, but cheese, olives, and butter as well.

To me, it’s the beautiful complexity of European wines that makes them so enjoyable. Even after all these years, I’m still endlessly fascinated by the way each village’s expression reflects its own unique “terroir,” or sense of place. That said, I’m also well aware that the European model can be confusing for most Americans. With all those hard-to-pronounce names and unfamiliar regions, it’s no wonder that so many of us look for a cartoon critter or a familiar grape on the label to guide us!

I created Mary Taylor Wine because I don’t think you should have to be a serious wine expert to experience the kind of honest, authentic wines that the Europeans have been enjoying for centuries.

Our simple White Label series is here to serve as your guide through the rural backroads and winding country lanes of the European wine route. Whenever you open one of our bottles, you’ll know you’re getting more than just another commercial brand or standard Chardonnay or Merlot. That’s because every Mary Taylor Wine is a genuine “wine of place,” sourced from some of Europe’s most classic regions and, best of all, priced according to the “Old World” view of wine as an accessible everyday luxury.   Cheers!  Mary 

 

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