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Bonjour Visitor,
Lots of important updates, articles and news this month:
BLOG: The grape behind Italy’s Prosecco wines
Glera is the principal grape of Prosecco sparkling wine. Originally the grape was known as Prosecco (more precisely Prosecco Tondo). The variety has an unclear origin and an even more complicated ampelographic history due to the fact that several distinct varieties have been called “Prosecco-something” in northeast Italy since the 18th century. READ MORE
First Italian Wine Scholar classes at selected schools
Italian Wine Scholar Manuals (Unit 1) have started to ship around the globe and most e-learning modules have been released!
The program is available in two study formats:
First Italian Wine Scholar classes at selected schools:
More dates and locations to come shortly!
The program has already received tremendous testimonials from renowned wine experts including: Nicholas Belfrage MW, Tim Gaiser MS, Jeannie Cho Lee MW, Peter Marks MW, Nicholas Poletto, Alfonso Cevola, Susan Hulme MW, Ciro Pirone, Len Presutti CWE...
Plus... endorsements from several Italian wine consorzi! View all endorsments and testimonials
FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR SPRING SESSIONS AROUND THE GLOBE
Upcoming French Wine Scholar sessions are currently scheduled at approved program providers around the world: United States, Canada, South America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
NEW LOCATIONS:
Our program provider network is growing with new partner schools in: Denver CO, Charlotte NC, Norfolk MA, Miami FL (USA), Calgary (CAN), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Sussex (UK), Bordeaux (France), Shenzhen (China), South Australia, Seoul (South Korea).
Coming soon: Belgium, Netherlands, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Greece, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Taiwan, Tasmania (Australia) and more!
MEMBER WEBINAR FALL SCHEDULE
Guild members enjoy two live webinars a month presented by true experts in their fields! Coming up this fall:
Don't miss our upcoming member webinars and get full access to close to 100 past webinar recordings! Become a member today!
QUIZ: Get ready for our next Member Quiz with Prizes
 Our next online, timed member quiz will run next week and focus on everything that has changed within the world of French wine in the last couple years.
Think you are up-to-date on French wine? Get ready to challenge yourself!
The top quiz scorer will will a $300 WSG gift certificate and will be featured on our next monthly bulletin!
Not a member yet? Join today!
Fall Study Trips... Last few days to register
We have three study trips coming up this fall and registration will close shortly! Reserve yours today to prevent disappointment!
Travel with fellow committed students of wine and share a study trip of a lifetime!
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Enjoy expert guidance and instruction from Andrew Jefford
"Enjoyed Andrew’s lectures and accounts which had no wasted words, precise and insightful. He is a true professional and up-to-date scholar (rare) whose precise explanation was very helpful" Yuki Saito, AIWS, CS, Wine Writer/Journalist, San Francisco, California.
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Be among the few to master this diverse and authentic wine region!
Cahors, Jurançon, Pecharmant, Madiran and Gaillac are just some of the appellations you will discover and love for the strong character and diversity of their wines
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This is a rare opportunity!
Trips to the Southwest wine region are few and far between. Don't miss out.
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Enjoy Southwest France' local cuisine, a star of the French food scene!
Classics such as foie gras, duck confit or cassoulet are soul-satisfying, traditional dishes that originate from this region! It is also rich in freshwater fish, truffles, cèpes and locally grown fruits and vegetables.
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The Southwest wine region also possesses breathtaking beauty!
From vast fields of sunflowers, rolling hills and vineyards to historical medieval villages and beautiful river gorges…this region has it all. It is a feast not only for the palate but also the eyes!
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Armagnac included!
The wine tour includes a stop in Armagnac, discover how it is made and learn to taste and savor France’s oldest and most artisanal brandy.
Learn more about our Southwest France study trip and register today!
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Discover the Burgundy wine region with your instructor, Andrew Jefford, an award-winning journalist for Decanter magazine, presenter of Decanter master classes and an author of numerous books on wine including The New France.
"Andrew went above and beyond with a serious and significant effort to enhance the learning value of the study trip through his daily talks on the bus, his commentary on the visits, his portable reference library and his impeccable follow through on every single question that came up" Lisa Benhke, Wine Enthusiast, Fort Myers, Florida
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Discover the prestigious wines of the Côtes d’Or, the bone-dry whites of Chablis,the approachable whites of the Mâconnais, the hidden gems of the Côtes Chalonnaise!
- Visit the most celebrated grand crus of Burgundy.
- Experience insider tastings with winemakers at top Burgundy estates!
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Discover the picturesque Beaujolais region and its excellent crus during a private tasting with Beaujolais’ top winemakers.
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Lunch and dine in some of the region's best restaurants and discover the fine local cuisine paired with the excellent local wines.
Learn more about our Bourgogne & Beaujolais study trip and sign up now
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Embark with your instructor, Essi Avellan, world-renowned champagne specialist, wine author and Master of Wine.
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Tour the different sub-regions of Champagne to get a complete and in-depth view of the appellation.
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Taste with and and learn directly from the cellar masters of some of the most prestigious champagne houses.
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Visit some of the best small grower Champagne producers in Grand Cru and prestigious champagne producing villages.
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Taste the base wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Meunier and gain a deeper understanding of the importance and art of blending.
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Dine in the region's best restaurants, and enjoy special champagnes paired with the local gastronomy.
"It is a trip I was looking for which goes deep into the secret of Champagne. Organization was just perfect as was the selection of the houses, the restaurants, the wines. Essie Avellan MW was the soul of the trip with her personal charm, deep knowledge and professional humor. I recommend this trip to those interested to learn deeply about the region, the culture, the people, and Champagne" Olimpia Brandhuber, OPiA Events, Romania, www.opia.ro
Learn more about our upcoming Champagne study trip and register now
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Congratulations to Mark Pygott, MW, FWS for becoming a Master of Wine last week and for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors!
