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    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.

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    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:

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    Upcoming Wine Study Tours

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      May 17 - May 22, 2020

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      May 24 - May 29, 2020

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      Jun 07 - Jun 12, 2020

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      Jun 21 - Jun 26, 2020

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      Jun 23 - Jun 27, 2020

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      Oct 04 - Oct 09, 2020

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      Oct 11 - Oct 16, 2020

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      Oct 18 - Oct 23, 2020

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      Oct 25 - Oct 30, 2020

     

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    • The 2018 Vintage in France, by Andrew Jefford

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    • INTERVIEW: Rebecca Christophersen from Italian Wine Institute (Florence, Italy)

    • Discover our newest study & certification program

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