Bourgogne

Marietjie Brown

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • The Bourgogne Master level program gave me much greater insight into the region I so passionately love...and as a self-confessed soil-geek, I loved the geology sessions.
  • Founder / Director, About Wine International
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Marietjie Brown for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Marietjie: I was born and raised in the majestic Constantia Valley in South Africa, and must have been subliminally influenced by the vine. My passion for wine really started as a young...

Mario Cagnetta

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • The Burgundy Master Level program helped me to add many layers to my wine knowledge and refine my expertise.
  • Manager- Head Sommelier at Buca Cucina
  • Spanish Wine Scholar, Champagne Master Level, Provence Master Level, Bordeaux Master-Level, Italian Wine Scholar, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Mario Cagnetta for passing the Bourgogne Master Level program with highest honors! About Mario: I worked as a journalist for 15 years in Northern Italy then I decided to commit myself to my other passion: wine. After working in Canada I had the opportunity to completely change...

Susan Hutchinson

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • The insights gained from the Master-Level course will be invaluable (on the study tour) when it comes to appreciating such an in-depth experience.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Susan Hutchinson for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Susan: I am a wine enthusiast who fell in love with Pinot Noir after tasting Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos 2009 during the first wine event I ever attended. This inspired me to pursue the...

Dr. Matthias Schmusch

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • The WSG program offered a unique experience to get a deep understanding of the world’s most fascinating wine region.
  • Wine Blogger
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Dr. Matthias Schmusch for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Matthias: Working in the world of finance and dealing with mergers & acquisitions for more than 20 years, I have always had a passion for wine. As time allows, I’m studying the wines of...

Celeste Bailey

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • I found the Master Level program of Bourgogne to be one of the most invaluable courses I’ve taken to date.
  • Wine Educator, Florida Wine Academy
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level3, FWS with highest honors, Rhone Master Level with highest honors
Congratulations to Celeste Bailey for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Celeste: I am both an enthusiast and professional. I’ve been an enthusiast since I was old enough to legally enjoy wine and have always wanted to become more wine-knowledgeable, but did not...

Jake Skakun, Bourgogne ML

Nathalie Sibille Bourgogne
  • This program has given me the confidence to sell, buy, and discuss wines from a region that most seasoned wine professionals find intimidating
  • Grey Gardens 
General Manager, Wine Director
  • WSET Diploma, International Sommelier Guild Diploma
Congratulations to Jake Skakun for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Jake: I've been working in wine-focused restaurants for the last 15 years and I currently buy wine for a few spots in Toronto including Grey Gardens where I work as the General Manager. I'd love...

Ettore Donadeo, Bourgogne ML

Nathalie Sibille Bourgogne
  • With this program I finally feel I have a good understanding of Bourgogne, its history, geography, the stylistic differences between the villages.
  • Wine teacher at Caplan Wine Academy
  • WSET Diploma, Japan Sommelier Association Wine Expert certification
Congratulations to Ettore Donadeo, Bourgogne ML, for passing the Bourgogne ML exam with highest honors!About Ettore: I work in a wine school in Tokyo, a long way from Italy. I came here through a long and winding road, but I’ll try to be brief!I first came to Japan in 2008 after having graduated...

Claes-Peter Stoldt, Bourgogne ML

Nathalie Sibille Bourgogne
  • The webinars with several world class Bourgogne authorities is a great source of inspiration & precious knowledge
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Claes-Peter for passing the Bourgogne Master-Level exam with highest honors! About Claes-Peter:My passion for wine started traveling across Europe during holidays. Somehow all roads on the way to the final destination “happened” to pass through various wine districts. Since then...

Tanya Morning Star

Nathalie Sibille Bourgogne
  • The master level programs in general make me a better teacher, and I hope will translate into more success for my students in not just the French Wine Scholar courses, but in all the classes I teach.
  • Faculty at Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle College
  • WSET Diploma, FWS, IWS, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
Congratulations to Tanya Morning Star, for passing the Bourgogne ML exam with highest honors About Tanya: I was first exposed to wine as a young woman during my studies in France, and in New York City over 20 years ago. It was through these early travels and work experiences that I became...

Kari Dawson

Julien Camus Bourgogne
  • The Master-Level program allowed me to take a more general understanding of wine and focus on a specific area and type of wine. I love understanding how the history, natural attributes and culture of a given place shape its wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Certified Specialist of Spirits
Congratulations Kari Dawson for passing the Bourgogne Master-level Program with the highest honors. About Kari: "I am a dedicated wine enthusiast who has traveled to wine producing areas throughout the United States, France and Italy.I hold a WSET Level 3 (advanced) certification and am a...