FWS

Jesse Filipi, FWS

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  • the French Wine Scholar program provides a great anchor point on which to build the future of my wine studies because France is the epicenter of the wine world.
  • Wine Enthusiast in Houston
Congratulations to Jesse Filipi, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors with our program provider Texas Wine School. About Jesse: ''I have long been a wine enthusiast, but without any formal training. With our travels all over France the past three years, my wife and...

Chloe Hundertmark, FWS

Celine Camus FWS
  • I feel as if I am exceptionally prepared for other courses involving French wines – a necessity for any serious wine professional.
  • Wine buyer in Boston
Congratulations Chloe Hundertmark, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors with our program provider in Boston J ROSS WINE. About Chloe: ''I am a (fairly new) wine professional – I have been working as a buyer for just over a year at a shop specializing in artisanal...

Jess Hedrick, FWS

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  • FWS took it up a notch by delving into France’s background, history, terroir, helping me gain a full understanding and appreciation for why French wines are so delicious and highly sought after.
  • Wine professional in Ohio
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Jess Hedrick, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar with the highest honors with our program provider Napa Valley Wine Academy in CA. About Jess: ''I became involved in the wine industry after graduating college and landing a job at a local winery in Northeast Ohio. Because I...

Amy Moore, FWS

Celine Camus FWS
  • I am honored to be a part of the FWS family and I highly recommend it to anyone who has a love for the vine.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Amy Moore, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors with our program provider Taste & Compare Wine Academy in Portland, OR. About Amy: ''I am a wine enthusiast. I recently got to pour for an Alliance Francaise Bastille Day celebration tasting in downtown...

Su-Jin Park, FWS

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  • It was a great pleasure to know French Wine history and all wine regions thoroughly.
  • Wine Educator in Seoul
  • WSET Diploma
Congrats to Su-Jin Park, FWS and wine education with our program provider WSA Academy in Seoul, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors! About Su-Jin: ''I have worked as a wine educator in WSA Wine Academy. I am WSET Diploma holder. It was great chance to get deeper...

Timothy Sullivan, FWS

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  • This was my first formal wine examination and I truly believe that France is the "gold-standard" when it comes to wine.
  • Wine professional in Boston
Join me in congratulating Timothy Sullivan, FWS, student with J ROSS WINE in Boston, for passing successfully the French Wine Scholar exam wth the highest honors! About Timothy: ''I am a private scholar and have worked in the restaurant business for years. I am proud and blessed to have passed the...

Jason Lawrence, FWS

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  • The FWS program introduced me to other regions that I hadn't previously focused on [...] I felt like I really got to better understand French wine.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Jason Lawrence, FWS, student with the Capital Wine School in Washington DC, for having passed the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors! About Jason: ''I am a wine enthusiast. I first really discovered the pleasures of wine drinking while on my first diplomatic...

Chuck Yager, FWS

Celine Camus FWS
  • It is programs such as FWS that continue to spur me on to learn and share more about wine.
  • Wine Enthusiast in San Diego
  • CSW, WSET Level 3, CMS Level 1
Congrats to Chuck Yager, FWS for having successfully passed the French Wine Scholar with the highest honors with our program provider Wine Smarties in San Diego, CA! About Chuck: ''I am an Executive Producer in the video game industry by day, a writer and board game designer by night, and an avid...

Antonio Assumpcao, FWS

Celine Camus FWS
  • The FWS program is a second to none certification with a comprehensive curriculum.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congrats to Antonio Assumpcao, FWS, student of Johnson & Wales University in Florida for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors! About Antonio: ''I am a lawyer admitted to practice in Brazil and in the US, with a passion for laws, maps, history and stories. I fell in love with wine when...

Eleanor Yeung, FWS

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  • After becoming a French Wine Scholar, I feel equipped to move forward and dig deeper into the viticulture in specific regions.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congrats to Eleanor Yeung, FWS and student of AWSEC in Hong Kong for having passed the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Eleanor: ''I am a practicing barrister and a part-time lecturer in law. Wine has always been a big part of my life, but I had not taken any classes on...

Ladd Lanford, FWS

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  • The FWS program was perfect. In the world of wine, France is the cornerstone. A deep understanding of the wines and wine regions of France is essential learning.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Certified Sommelier (CMS)
Congratulations to Ladd Lanford, FWS for having successfully passed the French Wine Scholar with the highest honors, with The Wine House in Los Angeles, CA! About Ladd: ''I have been working in the film business for 22 years and have been fascinated by wine for about 20 of those. My first exposure...

Jade Hallett, FWS

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  • I felt the FWS was a fantastic and in-depth look at a section of the wine industry most people would find challenging.
  • Territory Sales Manager in Vancouver
  • WSET level 3
Congrats to Jade Hallett, FWS for having passed the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors, with the Art Institute of Vancouver in Canada! About Jade: ''I would consider myself both a wine enthusiast and a wine professional. My passion began at a young age - after I finished University...

Andrew Belcher, FWS

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  • The FWS allowed me to continue my wine studies by focusing on one country, to learn more about the less common areas
  • Wine Enthusiast in London
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Andrew Belcher, FWS, for having passed the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors with the West London Wine School in United Kingdom! About Andrew: ''I am a wine enthusiast. My first real introduction to French wines was all those years ago at University through the...

Christa Pietromonaco, FWS

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  • I appreciate the value of the credential as I consider a future career in the wine business, and it’s also nice to know that the last several years of wine enthusiasm has helped build a base of knowledge which can be developed into “certified” expertise!
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Christa Pietromonaco, FWS for having successfully passed the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors, with the NorthWest Wine Academy in Seattle! About Christa: ''Wine has been a big part of my life, as I grew up in a large Italian family that loved celebrating. I...

Mario Cagnetta, FWS

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  • Every sommelier need to have a solid foundation especially on French and Italian Wine and the FWS program gives you the most updated material to achieve a solid foundation on French Wine.
  • Sommelier & journalist
  • AIS, Certified specialist of wine CSW
Congratulations to Mario Cagnetta, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors! About Mario: ''I am a sommelier and a journalist. I got my certification in 2011 from AIS, the Italian Sommelier Association. Now I am trying to get more international certification. Last year I became a...

Florent Desaintpaul, FWS

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  • The FWS program has been a great way for me to revisit the classic regions, and to further explore the heritage and value offered by lesser known areas.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Florent Desaintpaul, FWS, who has recently passed his French Wine Scholar exam with honors, with AWSEC in Hong Kong! About Florent: ''I am a wine enthusiast and a Southwest France native based in Asia. The FWS program has been a great way for me to revisit the classic regions,...

Lindsay Perrigo, FWS

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  • I do believe that the FWS program has greatly advanced my level of knowledge.
  • Sommelier with Daniels Broiler in the WA state
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
Congrats to Lindsay Perrigo, FWS, who has passed her French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors in Seattle with the NorthWest Wine Academy! Lindsay is sommelier with Daniels Broiler in the WA state. About Lindsay: ''I started out as a wine enthusiast which lead me, along with the right...

Jose Rafael Arango, FWS

Julien Camus FWS
  • The FWS is one of the most complete courses in the world of French wine
  • Professor of wines and spirits at the Sergio Arboleda University (Bogota)
Congratulations to Jose Rafael Arango who successfully passed the French Wine Scholar exam with honors with The Wine School in Bogota, Colombia. Jose works as a wine & spirits journalist for weekly publications and magazines such as cocinasemana.com He is also a professor of wines and spirits at...

Deet Gilbert, FWS

Julien Camus FWS
  • I am excited to include some of the new information that I learned while pursuing this certification.
  • Teaching service and beverage in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte Campus.
Congrats Deet Gilbert for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors! Deet is teaching service and beverage in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte Campus. ‘’In addition to enjoying a nice glass of wine with dinner each night, I also enjoy learning about...