FWS

Michael Gurule, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I have always had a passion for French wine and through the FWS program I was able to learn and appreciate even more about the history and the wines of France.
  • Tasting Host, Williams Selyem
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Michael Gurule, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Michael: I was recently hired as a tasting host at Williams Selyem in Healdsburg CA. This is my first job in the wine world and I am thrilled to be starting my career at such a prestigious...

Victoria Saloranta, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I have discovered a totally new world: world of the wine. The world full of rich history, different cultures, traditions, people and languages.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Many congratulations to Victoria Saloranta, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Wine Server, Finland. About Victoria: I am “late bloom” and “aged”. Unfortunately I found the way to wine too late to turn my passion for wine into professional. This is the thing...

Jacki Tessmer, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • This has greatly increased my knowledge, exposed me to a wider range of French wines, had me discover through tasting through the regions some great wines at great value.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2 & 3
Congratulations to Jacki Tessmer, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jacki: I am passionate about learning … and learning about wine. Why do I like what I like? If I like a certain wine what is another wine I should try? How can I expand my taste, palate, and...

Wi(lle)m Philippe, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I really appreciated the interactive e-learning modules as well, and I liked very much the live review webinars with excellent content and style of teaching.
  • Owner, WineXplained
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Wi(lle)m Philippe, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with WineWise, Antwerp, Belgium. About Wi(lle)m: I’m an independent wine consultant and educator (teacher). I do this job as secondary occupation (I’m a banker), but of course with at least the...

Rebecca Apley, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • After the experience of FWS, I’m hooked! I would love to be able to take further programs with the Wine Scholar Guild.
  • Company Director, Apfelbaum Ltd.
  • WSET Level 2 & 3
Congratulations to Rebecca Apley, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with the Yorkshire Wine School, England. About Rebecca: I work with a variety of clients in the industry through my hospitality business, Apfelbaum Ltd., creating events (we’ve won awards!),...

Nikhil Bhusal, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program is a very well structured and thought out course. It has broken down such a technically challenging subject into digestible material.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 1
Congratulations to Nikhil Bhusal, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Nikhil: I am currently in my final year of Bachelors degree at the International Institute of Hotel Management. The institute allows me to simultaneously pursue a BA in Hospitality Management...

Paolo Elisei, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has taken my knowledge of French wines and in general of terroir, climate, winemaking and wine styles to a whole new level.
  • Wine and Spirits Account Manager, Enoteca Sileno (Italian wine importer)
  • WSET Level 2 & 3
Congratulations to Paolo Elisei, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Wine House, Melbourne, Australia! About Paolo: I am a wine lover and I also work in the industry as an Account Manager selling wines to restaurants and bottle shops across Australia.I am an...

Kenneth Wong, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The WSG certification absolutely boosted my career by providing me with a certification to show my clients my expertise in French wine.
  • Wine Specialist, Hong Kong Jockey Club
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Kenneth Wong, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Kenneth: I am definitely a wine lover! I found my passion in drinking and studying wine 5 years ago. I met a sommelier at my workplace who taught me lots of wine...

Elizabeth Dames, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The deep dive in soil and history of the FWS were particularly helpful...it has already helped in my career!
  • Owner/Operator of Wine Entwined, Sommelier for Capital City Club: Wine Entwined and Capital City Club
  • WSET Level 3, Advanced Sommelier (CMS)
Congratulations to Elizabeth Dames, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Elizabeth: I am currently the owner/operator of a wine consulting company called Wine Entwined in which we curate unique virtual and in-person wine tasting experiences, wine paired dinners,...

Anne Richter Arnold, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The expertise the FWS program provides is unlike any other and also one of the most easy to use as an online platform.
  • Blogger, Educator, Consultant: From the Vine to Wine
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 2 & 3
Congratulations to Anne Richter Arnold, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Anne: I became interested in knowing more about wine during my travels in Europe, especially in France and Portugal. The experience of drinking local wines, the history, the different...

Trina Chee Chooi Yee, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I made a decision to take up the FWS as a way to enhance my French wine knowledge as well as to establish myself as a Wine Influencer in Malaysia.
  • E-Winepreneur, Winederful People Enterprise
Congratulations to Trina Chee Chooi Yee, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Trina: I am the founder of Wine Tasting Malaysia, a wine group founded in 2015. To date we have over 3000 members and have organized more than 100 wine events for the group as well as...

Meg Herring, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I think the FWS program gives me credibility both to consumers and to wine professionals.
  • Blogger, Meg & Merlot wine blog
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Meg Herring, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Meg: Am I a wine professional or an enthusiast? A bit of both! I share wine with people through my blog, Meg & Merlot, and also through The Vintner Project, a website that I write for. My...

Afshin Golbaghi, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS definitely helps me to build a strong knowledge for my future goals ( CMS certificate and WSET Diploma).
  • Front of House gourmet restaurant, Caesars Palace, Ceasars Entertainment
  • WSET Level 3, CMS Introductory Certificate
Congratulations to Afshin Golbaghi, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Afshin: I have been in the hospitality business (front of the house) for 15 years. I deal with guests and their wine needs on a regular basis. I already hold WSET Level 3, CMS introductory...

Nikki Erpelding, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Taking the French Wine Scholar was essential and confidence boosting! I am very excited to offer the Wine Scholar Guild programs to Vine Lab Wine & Spirits Academy students.
  • Sales manager for Vineyard Brands and Owner/Instructor for Vine Lab Wine
  • WSET Level 3, Italian Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Nikki Erpelding, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors! About Nikki: I caught the wine bug while managing restaurants in my former career. Writing the wine list in several upscale restaurants made me want to level up my wine knowledge. It was from there...

Kang Hyunseok, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS is a really good alternative....it was hard work but effective.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Kang Hyunseok, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with the Winevision Academy, Seoul. About Kang: Hi. My name is Kang H.S and I am a Journalist in S.Korea. Wine is my precious hobby that gives me a passion and energy. I’ve tried a lot of wines...

Dominic Hewett, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The excellent French Wine Scholar course has already significantly deepened my knowledge and appreciation of France and its wines.
  • Owner, www.CorksofEvesham.co.uk
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Dominic Hewett, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Dominic: Like the many American rootstocks that have become the foundation of vines around the world I am currently a bit of a hybrid! My principle full time job is as a Finance Business...

Renée Munro, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I appreciated how the FWS program breaks down this very complex subject into digestible segments that illustrate the unique qualities of each region...
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Bordeaux Master Level
Congratulations to Renée Munro, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Vine Lab Wine & Spirits Academy, Minnesota. About Renée: Two years ago, I started casually reading about wine and quickly developed a minor obsession with learning everything I could about the...

Giuseppina Andreacchio, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • ...I also liked the idea of tasting wines from small, artisanal boutique wineries chosen carefully by the FWS tutors.
  • Owner, Giusy Wine Consultancy
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Giuseppina Andreacchio, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with the West London Wine School. About Giuseppina: I started working in the wine trade in 2006 as a wine broker. I then moved onto the on-trade sales of wine as an Italian specialist for...

Mike Bennett, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS has provided me with a real confidence and deep knowledge of French wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Mike Bennett, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with the Yorkshire Wine School, Leeds. About Mike: I work as a medical academic but have been interested in wine for a long time. My father used to make his own wine when I was growing up and he...

Alex Gapinski, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Working through the FWS program immediately gave me a better understanding of what is on my store’s shelves which in turn helps me make better recommendations to my customers.
  • Wine Lead, Top Ten Liquors
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Alex Gapinski, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors with Vine Lab Wine & Spirits Academy, Minnesota! About Alex: I have been interested in food for a long time which led me to working in restaurants throughout my college years studying chemistry and...