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I am proud to partner with Wine Scholar Guild to offer my paying subscribers a 10% discount on any of their wine educational certification programs. I have completed the Italian Wine Scholar®, French Wine Scholar® and Spanish Wine Scholar® programs all with Highest Honors. Each one has marked a seminal moment in my career with wine, not only deepened my understanding of each place and how they relate with one another, but is has also heightened my appreciation. These programs are ideal for both professionals and passionate connoisseurs.
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Scholar Certification Programs
The Wine Scholar Guild offers regionally focused certification programs centered on the wines of France, Italy, Spain, and Germany. These courses are intended for advanced students of wine and place an emphasis on contemporary research, regional context, and practical application.
Italian Wine Scholar
The Italian Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most detailed and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of Italy. It is composed of two separate units, that can be studied in any order:
• The Wines of Northern Italy (Unit 1)
• The Wines of Central & Southern Italy (Unit 2)
Tailored for dedicated wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, IWS is your passport to understanding the regions, myriad of indigenous grape varieties, art of winemaking, history and rich cultural traditions that make Italian wine so special.
Enroll in Unit 1 or Unit 1 at the buttons to the left.
French Wine Scholar
The French Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of France.
Tailored for dedicated wine aficionados and industry professionals, the FWS is your passport to understanding the nuanced appellations, viticultural marvels, art of winemaking, historic landmarks and rich traditions that make French wine a global benchmark.
Spanish Wine Scholar
The Spanish Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the rich and diverse wines of Spain.
Designed specially for dedicated wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, the SWS provides the keys to understanding the nuanced appellations, viticultural marvels, art of winemaking, historic landmarks and rich traditions that make Spanish wine a global benchmark.
German Wine Scholar
The German Wine Scholar® program is dedicated exclusively to the wines of Germany. Meticulously curated by top German wine authorities, this groundbreaking program offers the most detailed and structured learning journey ever created on German wines.
Designed specially for dedicated wine enthusiasts and industry professionals, GWS provides the keys to understanding the nuanced appellations, viticultural marvels, art of winemaking, historic landmarks, and rich traditions that make German wine a global benchmark.
Essentials Programs
WSG Essentials provides a practical foundation in the major wine regions and styles of France, Italy, and Spain—designed to be completed in just a few weeks.
Italian Wine Essentials
WSG’s Italian Wine Essentials presents the often-complex world of Italian wine in an accessible and engaging way. Explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the best and most influential wine regions of Italy.
French Wine Essentials
WSG’s French Wine Essentials presents the often-complex world of French wine in an accessible and engaging way. Explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the best and most influential wine regions of France.
Spanish Wine Essentials
WSG’s Spanish Wine Essentials presents the often-complex world of Spanish wine in an accessible and engaging way. Explore the culture, cuisine, history, viticulture and winemaking principles behind the best and most influential wine regions of Spain.
Masters Programs
WSG Masters certifications offer advanced regional study, combining viticulture, winemaking, historical context, and critical thinking to better understand benchmark regions.
Bourgogne Masters
The pinnacle in wine education, Wine Scholar Guild presents the Bourgogne Masters Program. The program features the most current insights, data, and developments in Bourgogne.
Champagne Masters
The pinnacle in wine education, Wine Scholar Guild presents the Champagne Masters Program. The program features the most current insights, data, and developments in Champagne.
Bordeaux Masters
The pinnacle in wine education, Wine Scholar Guild presents the Bordeaux Masters Program. The program features the most current insights, data and developments in Bordeaux.