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French Wine Scholar™ Study & Certifi…

Italian Wine Scholar™ Stud…
Embark on the most advanced and comprehensive specialization Italian wine course bar none! The…
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Spanish Wine Scholar™ stud…
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Master-Level Programs Overview

The Wine Scholar Guild's Master-Level programs are wine industry-endorsed wine study programs for trade and advanced students of wine. Candidates…
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Bordeaux Master-Level Program

A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE STUDY AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ON THE WINES OF BORDEAUX! The Bordeaux Master-level program is an official course…
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Bourgogne Master-Level Program

A COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE STUDY AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ON THE WINES OF BOURGOGNE! The Bourgogne Master-level program is an official course…
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Alsace Master-Level Program

The Alsace Master-Level Program is an official course of study designed for the wine trade. The program has been created…
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Champagne Master-Level Program

A comprehensive study & certification program on the wines of Champagne This is an in-depth course of study conducted at…
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Rhône Master-Level Program

A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ON THE WINES OF THE RHONE VALLEY The Rhône Master-Level program is an official…
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Provence Master-Level Program

A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAM ON THE WINES OF PROVENCE The Provence Master-Level program is an official course of…
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Loire Master-Level Program

A comprehensive study and certification program on the wines of the Loire Valley Master the wines of the Loire Valley…
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Upcoming Wine Study Tours

Piedmont

May 19 - May 24, 2019
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Piedmont Wine Study Tour with Kerin O'Keefe

From: May 19 2019
To: May 24 2019

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Tuscany

May 26 - May 31, 2019

Tuscany Wine Study Tour with Jane Hunt, Master of Wine

From: May 26 2019
To: May 31 2019

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Bourgogne

May 19 - May 24, 2019
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Bourgogne Wine Study Tour with Andrew Jefford (May 2019)

From: May 19 2019
To: May 24 2019

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Bourgogne

Jun 02 - Jun 07, 2019
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Bourgogne Wine Study Tour with Andrew Jefford (June 2019)

From: Jun 02 2019
To: Jun 07 2019

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Champagne

Jun 11 - Jun 15, 2019
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Champagne Immersion Study Tour with Charles Curtis, MW (June 2019)

From: Jun 11 2019
To: Jun 15 2019

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Bordeaux

Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2019
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Bordeaux Wine Study Tour with Jane Anson

From: Jun 16 2019
To: Jun 21 2019

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Loire

Jun 23 - Jun 28, 2019
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Loire Wine Study Tour with Pascaline Lepeltier MS, MOF Lauréate, 2018 Best French Sommelier

From: Jun 23 2019
To: Jun 28 2019

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Alsace

Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2019
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Alsace Wine Study Tour with Andrew Jefford

From: Oct 20 2019
To: Oct 25 2019

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Champagne

Oct 28 - Nov 01, 2019
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Champagne Wine Study Tour with Essi Avellan, MW (Oct. 2019)

From: Oct 28 2019
To: Nov 01 2019

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[Live Preview] Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 Online format with Andrea Eby

[Live Preview] Italian Wine Scholar Unit 2 Online format with Andrea Eby

Learn about the Italian Wine Scholar ™ Unit 2 | online | 15week Instructor-Led Format via live webinar on: Wednesday, June 12th, 2019…
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Wine Scholar Guild Top Exam Scorers for 2018

Wine Scholar Guild Top Exam Scorers for 2018

The Wine Scholar Guild is excited to announce the list of the 2018 top exam scorers for each category...
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PODCAST: Andrew Jefford on "Wine Education, Wine Writing, the Business of Wine, and a Fresh Look at the Loire"

PODCAST: Andrew Jefford on "Wine Education, Wine Writing, the Business of Wine, and a Fresh Look at the Loire"

Award-winning author and columnist for Decanter Magazine and World of Fine Wine Andrew Jefford has joined the Wine Scholar Guild…
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2018 Wine Scholar Guild Awards

2018 Wine Scholar Guild Awards

The Wine Scholar Guild takes great pride in its high-caliber program provider network. Our instructors are consummate and extraordinarily educated…
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French Wine Scholar: Applications now open for wine educators

The Wine Scholar Guild welcomes new educators and program providers to teach the French Wine Scholar study & certification program…
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Andrew Jefford joins the Wine Scholar Guild as Academic Advisor

Andrew Jefford joins the Wine Scholar Guild as Academic Advisor

The Wine Scholar Guild is starting 2019 with a bang. Andrew Jefford, award winning author and columnist for Decanter, has…
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#WineScholar Instagram Contest

#WineScholar Instagram Contest

Where is your wine journey taking you? Diving into your study materials, tasting a memorable wine, enjoying an exquisite meal,…
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PODCAST: Ciro Pirone on Italian Sparkling Wine

PODCAST: Ciro Pirone on Italian Sparkling Wine

Ciro Pirone is the Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Group and will be teaching the next online Italian…
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INTERVIEW: Paul Miles, Executive Director at IWEG, a WSG provider in Toronto

INTERVIEW: Paul Miles, Executive Director at IWEG, a WSG provider in Toronto

School: IWEG Educator: Paul MilesLocation: Toronto Paul Miles has worked in both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage industry for over…
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Industry Testimonial: US Importer Peter Weygandt reviews the French Wine Scholar™ manual

Industry Testimonial: US Importer Peter Weygandt reviews the French Wine Scholar™ manual

We would like to thank Peter Weygandt, one of the most highly respected importer of French wine in the USA,…
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PODCAST: Rick Fisher on Sherry and the SWS Program

PODCAST: Rick Fisher on Sherry and the SWS Program

In this episode, we are chatting with Rick Fisher, Spanish Wine Scholar Education Director, about Sherry styles and getting a…
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INTERVIEW: Sharon McLean of Cru Consultancy, WSG provider in British Columbia

INTERVIEW: Sharon McLean of Cru Consultancy, WSG provider in British Columbia

Sharon McLean is a Certified sommelier, DipWSET and Approved French Wine Scholar Program Provider at her firm Cru Consultancy, which…
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