FWS

Alexander Lopez-Wilson, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I believe that the French Wine Scholar program will be invaluable in providing me with the foundation of wine knowledge to pursue a career that I hope will lead me to France.
  • Sommelier, Yahyn.com
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate
Congratulations to Alexander Lopez-Wilson, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alexander: I have been an enthusiastic student since I was 14 and I first started looking at the World Atlas of Wine, 5th edition. My family was involved in the hospitality industry,...

Susan Lynham, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I found the independent format and learning tools to be very helpful with review and study, as it helped with retention of important information.
  • Owner, Sumptuous Tastings
  • CSW & CWE (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Susan Lynham, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Susan: I started out as a wine enthusiast, fascinated with all things French as I researched my lineage back to a small town outside of Paris. It wasn’t long before I fell in love with French...

Marco D’Ignazio, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I see the FWS program as the foundation of all wine education programs. The FWS course truly opened my mind and stimulated my curiosity and my hunger (or thirst!) for learning.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Marco D’Ignazio, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Marco: I am a wine enthusiast from Italy, and I live in Tampere, Finland where I work as a Civil Engineer and part-time as a researcher at the University. My passion for wine is long-dated...

Jeanne van Dyk, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I would like to use my wine knowledge and skills to educate wine enthusiasts in DC, present wine tastings and join professional wine tasting groups.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Jeanne van Dyk, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jeanne: I have visited and tasted wines in many wine regions in Europe (Spain, France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Greece), Latin America (Argentina, Chile) and South Africa. Prior to...

Stephen Chan, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program complemented perfectly with the Diploma WSET... being more holistic and complete, covering the diverse appellations of an entire wine, from history, culture to microclimate, terroir, wine styles and food matching!
  • Fine Wine Account Manager, Farr Vintners
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Stephen Chan, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Stephen: Unlocking my curiosity about wines is perhaps one of the most fantastic and rewarding things in my life.I drink wine – Keep sharpening my tasting skills and...

Elizabeth Tsai, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS opened my eyes to a whole new world of the colorful history, geology, and viticulture of wine.
  • General Manager, Ginger Red Asian Bistro
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tsai, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Elizabeth: I’ve been working in the restaurant industry for over 15 years and have always had a passion for wine. I’m constantly aware of my limited wine knowledge and always wanted to learn...

Gregory Pont, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The very rich and detailed FWS program was what I needed to deepen my knowledge of French wines, terroirs and AOCs and lay the foundations for discovering new wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Gregory Pont, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with WiSP, Bordeaux. About Gregory: I’m a wine enthusiast ! I started to get really interested in wine when I moved to Bordeaux 5 years ago to run my guest house, starting to discover the Bordeaux...

Aurélien Laban, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • It was invaluable for me to be able to find a program that would focus only on what I wanted to learn, French wines, without needing a prior degree or certification.
  • Self-employed Food Tour Guild, Paris
Congratulations to Aurélien Laban, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Aurélien: Growing up in France, wine is omnipresent but often underappreciated, a bit taken for granted. It was after academic studies that I chose to work with culinary companies. I worked...

Peter Merriman, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS was immensely helpful in giving me a good understanding of French wine. The attention to detail and comprehensiveness seemed very well thought out without ever being overwhelming.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Peter Merriman, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Peter: My interest in wine started recently (two to three years ago), but I've been amazed and very interested by the various aspects of wine (science, geography, history, law, aesthetics)....

Jeremy Horrell, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I much prefer the format and information that the French Wine Scholar program has provided. It truly is a captivating book and is very easy to follow.
  • Sommelier, Brasserie Astoria
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Jeremy Horrell, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jeremy: I am a wine professional. I have been working in the hospitality industry for over 11 years, focusing and working solely with wine the last 6 years. I am currently working as a Floor...

Renato Ahualle, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I strongly recommend FWS if you want to deepen your knowledge about French wines and regions. It is by far the best French wine education available nowadays!
  • Branch Operations Coordinator/Replacement Director, SAQ (Société des alcools du Québec)
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Renato Ahualle, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Renato: I am both a wine enthusiast and professional. My passion for wine and food started a long time ago. Wine is a journey. One of life and learning. Drinking wine means being together...

Emily Carlson, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I love to study wine and have taken many courses, none compare to the depth and breadth of information in the French Wine Scholar Guild program.
  • Beverage and Service Manager, The Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant, Forestville, California
Congratulations to Emily Carlson, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors with the San Francisco Wine School. About Emily: I am a wine professional, working as a Sommelier and Beverage and Service Manager at the Michelin starred The Farmhouse Inn Restaurant in Forestville,...

Frank De Staebel, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • ...I’m ‘travelling’ in my cellar thinking about a journey, holidays, gastronomy, …
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Frank De Staebel, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with WineWise, Belgium. About Frank: I’m a wine enthusiast. The passion started with a friend (he’s got a wine shop) and so I started reading and drinking wine. Since a few years ago I started...

Nicole Muscari, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has immensely contributed to my career in wine. I’m more confident educating my clients about Burgundy and speaking about French wine on my blog and social media platforms.
  • Wine Advisor, VIVANT/Château de Pommard
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Nicole Muscari, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Nicole: My passion for wine was ignited in 2014 after my first trip to Napa Valley during harvest season. After listening to the stories behind the label and watching the pure artistry of...

Alison Scofield, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The WSG materials are top notch and do a fantastic job at breaking the subject matter down into consumable pieces.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Alison Scofield, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alison: I am definitely a wine enthusiast! My day job is outside of the wine world, so studying wine is a passion project for me. I’ve always enjoyed drinking wine, but the past year has...

Chang Ching Lin (Greta Lin), FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS is a very practical course, it provides a systematic way for me to understand the terroir and characteristics of each production region, and allows me to have a deeper understanding of each AOC in France.
  • Wine blogger / youtuber
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Chang Ching Lin (Greta), FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Taiwan Wine Academy. About Chang Ching: I am a wine enthusiast and also a wine blogger and youtuber from Taiwan. I have a wide range in taste, and with such vast selections from all...

Samantha Fundenburg, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program was everything I was looking for and then some. I’m hoping to sign up for an immersion trip once travel resumes!
  • Wine & Spirit Professional, Total Wine
Congratulations to Samantha Fundenburg, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Samantha: I worked in the NYC restaurant industry for over a decade but made the switch to retail last year during the pandemic shutdown. Working in a different side of the industry has...

Hardy Peter Wallace, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The program was truly enjoyable and an excellent way to endure the Covid lockdown!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Hardy Peter Wallace, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors! About Hardy: I am a wine enthusiast. Having loved wines all of my adult life, when I retired from the business world, I decided I had the time to devote to learning as much as possible about...

Minna Taatila, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has given me in-depth knowledge of French wine regions, wine culture and wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Many congratulations to Minna Taatila, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Minna: I am a wine enthusiast. French and Italian wines are my favorites, especially wines from Alsace. I attend and organize wine tastings. I like to study and I like wines, so it has...

Philip Wong, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Not only has the FWS program reinforced my knowledge about the fundamentals of such famous regions as Champagne, Bordeaux and Burgundy, but also opened my eyes about those lesser known regions.
  • Wine Consultant, Wine Matters
  • WSET Diploma, Italian Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Philip Wong, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors! About Philip: I am an accountant-turned wine specialist. The attributes of an accountant reinforce me to look for evidence in each wine I tasted that expresses its origin and reflects the underlying...