IWS

Ingrid Elizabeth Eyen, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • My IWS is an excellent addition to my professional toolkit which will empower me to take that leap when the right opportunity strikes.
  • Virtual Tasting Host, In Good Taste
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators)
Congratulations to Ingrid Elizabeth Eyen, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with San Francisco Wine School. About Ingrid: I am a Certified Specialist of Wine based in Sonoma County, CA. Currently, I work as a Virtual Tasting Host with In Good Taste Wines.I was born...

Matthew Simon, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The Italian Wine Scholar program not only shares a ton of information but presents it in an approachable and easy to understand way.
  • Server, Queens Landing Hotel by Vintage Hotels
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Matthew Simon, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Matthew: My name is Matthew Simon, I’m from Niagara Falls, Canada - the food and wine industry is my passion. I work in the heart of Canadian wine country for the Queens Landing Hotel in the...

Yukari Goto, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I often enjoy Italian wines with Italian wine professionals...When I discuss Italian wine with them, I can express my opinion with confidence thanks to the IWS program!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Yukari Goto, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with Caplan Wine Academy, Tokyo. About Yukari: I’m just a wine lover, not a professional. But I have a strong passion for wine, especially Italy, France, South Africa. I want to be the best wine...

Paul Gibson, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I really enjoyed the way the IWS course was broken up into digestible chunks and feel that I have come away with a good level of understanding of what is a hugely varied wine country.
  • Head of Operations, Good Times Pubs & Bars
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Paul Gibson, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with Sussex Wine School. About Paul: Wine is something that I have taken more seriously over the last few years, I love the craftmanship and history surrounding the whole industry. I have worked in...

Barb Pezze, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The course has given me more confidence when discussing and selecting wine. I also reference the materials when creating new classes for my business.
  • President, VinoNomad
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Barb Pezze, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Barb: After retiring from a corporate career I decided to focus on my passion for wine. I now own my own company, VinoNomad, which provides custom wine education classes.I completed WSET level...

David Wong, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The book is very clear and descriptive. The best part is the e-learning platform, which provides interactive exercises, Italian pronunciation of regions and grape varieties, and many quizzes.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to David Wong, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About David: As a data and analytics consultant, my job has nothing to do with wine. But I always love wine tasting, especially blind tasting, to appreciate wine without bias of...

Alex Hawes, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • IWS challenged me as a student; passing this program has made me confident in selling, buying and educating others in Italian wine.
  • Manager, Fiorella
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate and Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Alex Hawes, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with San Francisco Wine School. About Alex: Previously, I was a long time Captain/Server in San Francisco. After spending nearly 8 years at Morton’s Steakhouse, a year long stint at Mourad opened my...

Bret Lowry, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Thanks to the IWS program, I am now able to speak about Italian wines, regions, appellations, varieties and more with a heightened degree of confidence.
  • Sales Associate & Vineyard Operations Assistant, White Pine Winery
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Bret Lowry, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Bret: I am a wine enthusiast who turned my passion into my profession. My burgeoning interest in wine prompted me to seek educational opportunities by which to expand my wine knowledge and to...

Bruce Neidle, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program offered me an incredible perspective and appreciation for the variety of native grapes, styles of wine and history of each Italian wine growing region.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators)
Congratulations to Bruce Neidle, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Bruce: I am a wine enthusiast fulfilling a long term aim to expand my knowledge of wine.I completed the Society of Wine Educators’ Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) program recently which...

Natalia Morrison, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS course has been a real gift! It’s allowed me to understand so much more about the when, why, how, where, and what of Italian wines.
  • Wine Educator, AWSEC, Hong Kong
  • WSET Diploma, Spanish Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Natalia Morrison, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Natalia: The IWS course has been a real gift! It’s allowed me to understand so much more about the when, why, how, where, and what of Italian wines - the historical...

Jay Il KIM

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • IWS added more specific and detailed knowledge of the region to my wine study...I have no doubt what I learned in IWS will contribute to my success...
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Jay Il Kim for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Jay Il: I’ve enjoyed wine for more than 15 years. Although I am neither a wine-professional nor from a wine business family, my irresistible curiosity and passion for wine have...

Sanghyuk Lee, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • It delivered general and detailed knowledge about Italian wine...the detailed explanation about many Italian native grape varieties was impressive.
  • Representative, Bareunwine Shop
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Sanghyuk Lee, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Sanghyuk: I’m a representative of a small wine shop in South Korea and at the same time wine enthusiast. As wine knowledge is wide, deep and interesting, continuous study of wine is...

Alanna McIntyre, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The course provided excellent wine related information set within a historical and social context which enriched the learning process.
  • Product Specialist, Educator, Bishop’s Cellar, Halifax
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Alanna McIntyre, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alanna: I found my way into the wine industry through my love of art, culture, food and languages. While studying Italian in Florence, Italy in the early 2000s, I took my first wine...

Hyunseok Kang, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • It was great experience to study the IWS...The whole volume of study is so wide and huge.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar (highest honors)
Congratulations to Hyunseok Kang, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with WSA, Seoul. About Hyunseok: Greetings. My name is Kang Hyunseok and I am a journalist and reporter in broadcasting station in South Korea. I’ve finished the IWS course this year after...

Darbi Invergo, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I absolutely loved the comprehensive study of the history, climates, soils and of course the wines and culture.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 1 & 2
Congratulations to Darbi Invergo, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Darbi: I am a neurosurgeon with 2 small children and a wine enthusiast who recently relocated to California’s wine country. Prior to medical school I was a beer drinker but converted to wine...

Priya Kumar, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the course – it is very detailed and structured and gives an in-depth knowledge of one of the largest wine producing countries.
  • Founder, The Wine Space Limited
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Priya Kumar, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Priva: After working in finance and property for many years, I followed my passion for wine and founded The Wine Space. I am a wine maker, I currently produce an organic Rosé from Sangiovese...

Justin Chen, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Obtaining the IWS qualification is another important milestone in pursuit of my love and passion for Italian wines...I feel better equipped to keep on teaching and promoting Italian wines.
  • Wine Educator, MWM Wine School
  • WSET Diploma, WSET Certified Educator, Italian Wine Ambassador
Congratulations to Justin Chen, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Justin: I am a super Italian wine lover and wine educator. Apart from Italian Wine Scholar, my other wine related qualifications and titles include WSET Diploma and WSET Certified Educator,...

Jonny Tyson, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The study manual is something I can refer to time and time again as it is a complete reference guide to the myriad wine regions and grapes.
  • Head Tutor & Co-Owner, South London Wine School
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Jonny Tyson, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Jonny: I am a wine and beer educator and co-own a wine school in London. I have worked across the industry over the years from running wine shops and restaurants,...

Carla Urrunaga, IWS, SWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The course is not only focused on wine but it introduces us into the culture and history of the country which made me appreciate it even more.
  • Founder and Director, La Academia Del Vino
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Carla Urrunaga, IWS, SWS, for passing both the Italian Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar exams with highest honors! About Carla: I have been dedicated for almost 6 years to share, communicate, and teach in a happy, simple, and professional way about the world of Wine and...

Ednajar Tavares Macedo Filho, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • There are so many different varietals, so many distinctive terroirs, histories and legends that raise your knowledge to the highest level. I am really glad for the opportunity of studying with Wine Scholar Guild.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Ednajar Tavares Macedo Filho, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Ednajar: Definitely I am a wine enthusiast. It all started in 2008 when I decided to read and try to understand about what I was drinking. The books succeeded one another,...