THE FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR® PROGRAM IS THE INDUSTRY'S MOST RESPECTED CERTIFICATION COURSE ON THE WINES OF FRANCE.
The French Wine Scholar® program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date French wine course. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities.
The program provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.
ONLINE LEARNING CLASSROOM LEARNING
STUDY OPTION 1 | ONLINE FORMAT
Earn the French Wine Scholar® (FWS) post-nominal via the online format, including 15 on-demand webinars and live monthly program kick-offs and Q&A sessions with your instructors.
The French Wine Scholar® Online Learning Format Includes:
- A comprehensive 330-page study manual with illustrations, maps, and graphics, available in print + e-book formats
- 1-year access to our interactive and user-friendly e-learning platform, including online learning modules, pronunciation exercises, quizzes, and flashcards
- 15 on-demand webinars with acclaimed wine educators
- Live monthly program kick-off and Q&A sessions with your instructors
- The FWS Study Roadmap: A Checklist For Success, providing a suggested schedule of study
- A list of recommended wines to sample on your own or in a tasting group
- An online exam sit (100 multiple choice questions)
Online Format Program Kick Off: October 19 Price: $875 |
STUDY OPTION 2 | CLASSROOM LEARNING
French Wine Scholar® classes are offered by licensed program providers and delivered by an approved FWS instructor. This study format includes:
- Classroom instruction with tutored tastings
- A copy of the FWS study manual
- Access to the FWS online study modules & quizzes
- In-classroom exam sit
All FWS program providers teach from the same Wine Scholar Guild-developed presentations and are supplied with uniform teaching materials.
Naturally, each instructor has a unique teaching style. As a result, the wine selection will vary by market, and the class length, class structure (weekly, biweekly, weekends, etc.), and price will vary from location to location. Still, the content will be the same no matter where you take the class. For many, the classroom experience helps hammer home the theory; a tutored tasting component brings each region to life. In addition, many students find the set schedule helpful in keeping up with their studies.
STUDY MATERIALS
We offer all the necessary tools and support to master the wines of France!
FWS study manual in print + e-book formats
The 330-page study manual provides all the information derived from the test questions. You do not need to research your study materials; everything you need to know is in the manual.
Comprehensive coverage of France's 14 distinct wine regions:
- Viticultural history, wine culture, and traditions
- Location and climate and their effects on viticulture and wine style
- Topography, geography, and soils and their impact on the vine
- Grape varieties and their organoleptic profiles
- Viticulture and winemaking practices
- Wine industry trends and economics
- All AOCs, with their regulations, wine styles, and specificities
- Fundamental Unit covers the history of France, its political geography, physical geography, climate, soils, grapes, training systems, and viticultural & vinicultural practices, plus an essential piece on how AOCs are counted and why different sources quote different figures.
- Particular focus on current regional trends and challenges
- Pie charts of pertinent AOC production numbers and area under vine by wine region
- Learning objectives that provide detailed assessment criteria for mastery
Regions covered: Alsace, Champagne, Bourgogne, Beaujolais, Jura, Savoie, Loire, Bordeaux, South-West, Languedoc, Roussillon, Rhône, Provence, Corsica
FWS Online Study Modules
French Wine Scholar® online study modules feature:
The FWS online study modules offer interactive presentations in a measurable, meaningful format designed for maximum content retention and ease of use. Each region of France is covered and dovetails nicely with the French Wine Scholar study manual. Study materials are available 24/7. So if you've got a laptop and an internet connection, you've got a classroom!
- Quizzes and learning games for self-evaluation
- Educational graphics, videos, and pronunciation exercises to offer new insight and keep you engaged
- Auto save function for resuming where you left off
- A progress bar tracks your accomplishments
About the French Wine Scholar
The French Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, FWS). In addition, the FWS credential has true international recognition with a school network encompassing 30 countries on five continents.
It was created by WSG Education Director Lisa M. Airey CWE, with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, which knighted her in recognition of the program's exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor as well as its impact on the global wine industry.