Wine Scholar Guild

Education Programs

Specialize in the wines of France, Italy & Spain
Study Trips

Immersion wine tours coupled with certification
Membership

Enjoy unequaled benefits. Join today!

Wine Scholar™ programs

Our Wine Scholar™ study and certification courses offer students of wine the opportunity to specialize in the wines of France, Italy and Spain.

Available study options:
DISTANCE-LEARNING CLASSROOM-LEARNING

Regional Master-Level programs

The Master-Level programs are wine industry-endorsed wine study programs for trade and advanced students of wine. Candidates can earn Master-Level certificates for accruing expertise in each of the wine regions of France including:

Coming up in 2020: Piemonte Master-Level.

Membership

5 reasons why you should become a member!

Keep your knowledge current!

Maintain and expand your knowledge on the world of wine and French wine in particular.

Access true experts!

Learn from Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers, award-winning journalists and regional experts.

Join a vibrant community!

Network with peers, get advice from fellow travelers or simply meet like-minded individuals from around the world.

Save money!

Get discounts on Wine Scholar Guild programs and publications as well as other special opportunities to save on related products.

Polish your professional image!

Get inside track on the world of French wine with our range of professional development resources.

Join today for $100 a year

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Upcoming Wine Study Tours

Piedmont

May 19 - May 24, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Tuscany

May 26 - May 31, 2019
Bourgogne

May 19 - May 24, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Bourgogne

Jun 02 - Jun 07, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Champagne

Jun 11 - Jun 15, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Bordeaux

Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Loire

Jun 23 - Jun 28, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Alsace

Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2019
SOLD-OUT
Champagne

Oct 28 - Nov 01, 2019
SOLD-OUT

Latest News

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