ABout Wine and drinks Academy
Founded in 2006 as The Wine & Spirit Archive, we are now Wine and Drinks Academy.
For the past 2 decades, we’ve been teaching students across Oregon and Washington, building knowledge, confidence, and community in the wine and drinks world. We design our courses around how people truly learn, bringing content to life with engaging teachers, thoughtfully selected wines, beers, spirits, and sake, and interactive, welcoming classes.
Our goal is simple: to support your success while making the journey genuinely enjoyable. We hope you’ll join us!
Supportive, engaging instructors sit at our core.
Our educators are with you every step—guiding you through a rigorous curriculum with real expertise, while keeping things approachable and engaging. They know their stuff, but they also know how to make learning feel welcoming, interactive, and genuinely fun.
The balance of challenge and support is what drives real growth—proving that serious learning and enjoyment can, and should, go hand in hand.
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Over the past decade and a half, the Wine and Spirit Archive has educated thousands of Northwest oenophiles. From beginners, new to the magic of wine, to professionals seeking advanced credentials, each has reaped the benefit of Mimi Martin’s vision, work, talent.
~ Rick LaMountain, Oregon Wine Press
Thousands of alumni –
Our student and alumni community are our primary focus. Combining passion with seriousness of purpose, our dedicated alumni now flourish in careers where they can share their joy and expertise. Whether in the classroom or at events with these alumni, you will grow a vast network of professionals whose reputations are unmatched in the industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
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That’s us! Founded in 2006 as The Wine & Spirit Archive, we are now Wine and Drinks Academy.
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At Wine and Drinks Academy, you’re stepping into a 20-year legacy of thoughtful, high-quality education in wine, spirits, beer, and sake. Our classes are designed to be engaging and approachable—focused on how people actually learn, not just memorize. Just as important, you’ll be part of a warm, supportive community of students and educators who make the experience feel welcoming from day one.
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We offer classes for curious beginners to seasoned industry professionals. At the core are internationally recognized WSET courses in wine, spirits, beer, and sake, designed to build a strong foundation and pathway for certification and career advancement.
Alongside WSET, we offer expands learning through Tasting Room Training (TRT) courses for hospitality staff, Wine Scholar Guild courses for in-depth regional study, Champagne Specialist programs, and a range of advanced tasting classes for those looking to deepen expertise and stay connected.