French Wine Scholar - Online Format

In-depth study of French regions and wines for the serious student. Be prepared to devote a considerable amount of time to study and plan several reviews of all the material, in the book and on-line. Flash cards are most helpful, as are the maps.Highly recommend!

I feel so much more knowledgeable and comfortable with the wine regions of France since taking the French Wine Scholar program.

The Wine Scholar Guild provides a detailed and enthusiastic approach to learning wine. The 10-week instructor course was an excellent way to gain access to the information from the comfort of home. I will definitely use WSG for furthering my wine education.

A wonderful trip through the wines and regions of France. A well-structured and complete study program. A must-do for wine professionals and lovers!

Fantastic course, met like minded friends & good guidance fr instructor. Made the textbook n materials easier to understand

Beyond the amount of knowledge acquired during this course - as a Frenchman, I never thought that we had SO MANY AOCs within our country! -, it is the sharing and exchange with the group of participants that I most enjoyed. Tasting sessions were very well suited and our coach Lim Hwee Peng is the best mentor one can dream about. Overall, an experience to remember!

FWS is by far the best french wine program available. I feel really confident to talk about all the french regions, their wines, and particularities. I strongly recommend this program.

Fantastic program with world-class instructors.

This course was not an exersize in rote learning of facts and data points. This course is about the "whys" of French Wine. It brings together the grapes, soils, topography, climate, culture, and tradition to give the student the capacity to understand French viticulture and viniculture, and better appreciate both the art and science of French Wine making.

This is hands down the best course to study French Wines and the history behind it which gave the modern day reputation of the wines of France. It’s definitely going to help me a lot to prepare for my Advanced Sommelier certification.

I discovered grapes I had never heard of. The book inspires me to get to know France better. And the history ... and the gastronomy ... and the wines of course

I appreciate in particular the very efficient and pleasant instructor-led sessions with an efficient knowledge transfer and testing, and an excellent style of presenting (very nice voice and tone, beautiful language which was so nice to listen to for me as a non native English speaker). Many thanks.

I found the French Wine Scholar Instructor led course to be an amazing journey into the depth of information this course provided. I feel like I have a strong grasp of the diverse regions of France. I studied every morning before work, now I miss my quiet study time, I guess I better select my next course. Thank you!

The French Wine Scholar course is challenging and fun. Any student who puts the time and effort into it will come away with a vast knowledge of French wine and French history. The final exam, which encompasses the entire textbook, is a challenge even for those with a working knowledge of French wine going in. The instructors are friendly and engaging, and the online classes helpful. Also helpful are the learning modules, flash cards and tips. I would highly recommend this course for anyone wishing to become a true French wine scholar.

The FWS study program is one of the most comprehensive and in depth curriculums I have come across. The instructor-led format was really helpful and kept me engaged and excited. I will 100% be enrolling in the IWS study program and have recommended the Wine Scholar Guild to all of my peers.

This course was amazing! The material was easy to digest and having multiple formats (i.e. book, instructor slide show, online quizzes and modules) was particularly helpful for those that learn best with multiple exposures. I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a thorough overview of French wines and hope to take the other courses available.

I thoroughly enjoyed the FWS programme. The instructor led, on line course worked really well for me living in Hong Kong. It meant that I could study in my own time and the right timezone!

The instructors were excellent and brought expertise and humour to the course - thank you Sharon and Lisa!

Now, I am keen to study the Bordeaux masterclass and understand the region in even more depth.

I found the format of the online instructors (Sharon and Lisa) to be excellent. The modules were fun, educational and very interactive. The ability to rewatch the recorded sections was vital to me in order to pass the exam. Everything needed for the exam is in the classes and book. Great educational experience

I took the FWS course with WSG allied in Brazil (Enocultura). The course was very comprehensive and materials provided (both online and paper book) were of high quality. The course requires a high investment in self-study time as the test is not easy. I would recommend the training to all wine lovers (professionals or not) who wants to deep dive into French wine, culture and history.

I followed this course to help me prepare (as well) for my WSET Level 3. I found the book was well-designed and the on-line lessons were interesting and fun to follow. My wine knowledge and understanding of terroir and wine production has increased enormously!

It’s a great program that gave me deep insight into terroir and how soils and geography drive textures and flavors in wine. The consistency of the approach to each of the wine regions helped me parse their uniqueness.

A comprehensive and well-structured programme. The instructors (Sharon and Lisa) were very knowledgeable, responsive, approachable and encouraging.

Instructor-led course online was comprehensive and boosted my knowledge on areas of France that I found tricky. Most importantly it was delivered in an interesting way by a friendly instructor! Thank you!

I found the the FWS course to be excellent. The wine learning experience is better than courses I have taken with the Society of Wine Educators and the Court of Master Sommeliers. It is important not to do the FWS course just to pass the exam, but to find value in immersing yourself in the wine regions of France.

Fantastic program. Loved every bit of it. The teachers are very knowledgeable with tons of education experience. The book is a great reference, easy to read and study. Love WSG from Paris to the Moon! ;-)

The French Wine Scholar program is a comprehensive course that is both challenging and very rewarding. It is truly amazing how much information is required in the preparation and learning of the material. This is not a superficial wine course, rather it is a program the has depth and meaning and beauty. It is a course that teaches about the famed wines of such diverse regions, from climates to the soil types, to the expression of the different grapes themselves under different influences. This course also adds to that, the rich history and development of the wine legacy that runs so deep within the terroir itself. The instructors were very passionate and put a lot of heart into the material for every class. It is one of the most profound courses I have had the fortunate opportunity to experience and I have personally expanded from the knowledge.

What I liked the most about FWS was to learn about French wine regions in a very comprehensive way and not only the most famous or commercial ones. Moreover, the strong focus on history was interesting as well.

What I liked the most about FWS was to learn about French wine regions in a very comprehensive way and not only the most famous or commercial ones. Moreover, the strong focus on history was interesting as well.

The instruction in this program was first-rate. I'd highly recommend the instructor-led version of the course to anyone looking to seriously deepen their understanding of the various wine regions of France.

Great class. As an enthusiast rather than a professional, I found the content challenging but learnable, and the explanations clear and not jargon laden.