About

WSA represents so much more than just another class. We are invested in serious education, enjoying our work, and growing our community.

Supportive, engaging instructors sit at our core.

They are with you every step – encouraging and nurturing through a rigorous curriculum that provides the necessary tools to thrive in any role.You should demand the highest level of accreditation for your efforts. And that is the expectation we require of ourselves.

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 –

who’ve combined passion with a seriousness of purpose – now flourish in careers where they can share this joy. 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.

We strive to elevate the joy that led you on this path.

After all, wine and libations of any sort revolve around gathering and revelry. With deeper understanding of these “spirits” a heightened enjoyment is cultivated.

It is designed to be fun. Though we take it seriously, we enjoy it immensely – and there is a glass waiting for you.