IWS

Amanda Menahem, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Wine Scholar Guild allows you to specialize in a region which although challenging, gives much more depth.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3, FWS
Congratulations to Amanda Menahem, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Amanda: I started off with an amateur interest in wine. I had always been a food and wine lover but had spent most of my working life in the corporate world. My hobby became more serious...

Devon Lochhead, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • It has allowed me to explore new regions/territories of Italy, their extraordinary wines and unique varietals that they have to offer.
  • Regional Manager (Asia), DGB Pty. Ltd
  • WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Devon Lochhead, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program, with highest honors! About Devon: I started working as a barman for a fine dining restaurant at 19 years old, while a student. This restaurant, coincidentally, happened to have the largest wine list in our...

Alexandre Ma, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program helped me to open a door which took me to a tremendous, colorful and infinite world about Italian Wine.
  • Education Director, Renaissance Wine & Spirit
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Alexandre Ma, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Alexandre: My wine dream took off from my dear hometown Ningxia, that is one of the best wine regions in China. After several years of studies and works in Rhone Valley, Provence, Bordeaux...

Luis Antonio Coutinho Silva, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I was looking for a program focused on Italian regions, grapes and wines and IWS fulfilled my expectations completely...the IWS coverage and depth was exactly what I was looking for.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Luis Antonio Coutinho Silva, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Luis: I am a wine enthusiast, but my real passion is Italian wines. I am particularly interested in the grapes and styles diversity and I love to taste unique new grapes...

Irving So, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS has really helped tremendously in my studies towards the Italian Wine Expert qualification. I certainly would like to teach IWS too at my school next year.
  • Instructor, Académie du Vin Tokyo
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Irving So, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Irving: I am an instructor at Académie du Vin Tokyo teaching WSET Level 2 and Level 3 courses. As a wine consultant too, I help local wineries in exporting their wines, and I have held...

Laurie McGinnis, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • IWS has significantly broadened my knowledge of Italian wines and nests perfectly with my other courses of study.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2, FWS with highest honors, Society of Wine Educators CSW
Congratulations to Laurie McGinnis, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Laurie: Although not a wine professional, I am an enthusiast with aspirations to work in the wine industry. As a military spouse, I have lived in multiple locations over the past 20 years...

Yvonne Ou, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The way this course is presented makes it very approachable and easy to assimilate and I find your online presentation and flashcards really helpful to consolidate the masses of information.
  • Doctor and part-time Wine Educator
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Yvonne Ou, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Yvonne: I wished I had embarked on wine courses in my University days - it would have been so much more fun and I would have had more knowledge about what I was drinking! Taking WSET courses...

Eugene O'Brien, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • ...the IWS program, with its detailed and professional course, has helped to broaden my understanding of the origins of wines and prepared me for my next wine adventure!
  • President, Clover Wealth Management, Ltd.
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Eugene O'Brien, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Eugene: I am a wine enthusiast. I used to entertain clients a lot and always struggled when it came to the wine list. About 10 years ago I started taking wine appreciation classes at LCA...

Mark Capra, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS programme has made me want to visit other regions within Italy ......it’s also made me pay much closer attention to soil types, elevation and vinification.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
Congratulations to Mark Capra, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Mark: I made a career change to enter the wine trade 3 years ago. In the short time I have been involved, I have learnt a lot but felt the need to accelerate learning and take some courses to...

Nikki Erpelding, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • My current role is Territory Manager for Winebow Imports, specifically the Italian wine portfolio...I loved seeing lots of brands I work with in the book!
  • Owner / Educator - Vine Lab Wine & Spirits Academy & Territory Manager - Winebow Imports LLS
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Nikki Erpelding, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Nikki: My passion for wine developed as a byproduct of the Hospitality Industry and blossomed into Wholesale, Retail, Educator and Supplier roles. My current role is Territory Manager for...

Newton Lins Buarque Sucupira Filho, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I managed to deepen my wine knowledge in one of my favorite wine regions. I also appreciated very much the WSG methodology.
  • CEO, Tijoa Participações e Investimentos S.A
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Newton Lins Buarque Sucupira Filho, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Newton: My enthusiasm for wine began around 25 years ago influenced by my father, who was himself a French wine lover, especially those from Burgundy. By that time, I...

Igor Soloshenko, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • That's what I truly love about the courses - profound and precise details of each and every small and large appellation presented.
  • Director, Gypsy Wine
  • French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
Congratulations to Igor Soloshenko, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Igor: Wine is certainly a complex subject which requires passion, time and resources. However, it gives back a lot more - it starts with a new breathtaking perspective on the world. I’ve...

Stephen Kennard, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Without doubt the IWS has fueled a renewed passion for Italy: its wines, food and culture.
  • Self-employed
  • WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar with honors
Congratulations to Stephen Kennard, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Stephen: Although my background is finance and accounting I have always had a keen interest in the wine and drinks industry. I read my first wine book when I was thirteen and was brought...

Phyllis Chan, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Accomplishing the IWS program certainly helps build up a solid foundation of Italian wine knowledge.
  • Assistant Secretary for the Financial Services and the Treasury, HKSAR Government
  • WSET Diploma, Sud de France Master Level with highest honors
Congratulations to Phyllis Chan, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Phyllis: I am a wine enthusiast. I love to drink wine, to taste wines from different regions, to know more about the stories and terrior behind the wines. I started formal wine studies about...

Ciro Pirone, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS added another layer of complexity and in-depth knowledge that I will carry with me.
  • Director of Italian Wines, Horizon Beverage Company
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Ciro Pirone, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Ciro: I have been working for Horizon Beverage Company for 12 years, starting as Italian Wine Specialist and then morphing into a multi-faceted position as Director of Italian Wines. My...

Lyndsey Wylie, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • IWS was perfect for me. I loved the approach and materials...
  • HR Director, Prudential Corporation Asia
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Lyndsey Wylie, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Lyndsey: I have always been very interested in wine and enjoyed visiting vineyards when traveling with my husband (and tasting extensively, of course!). However, I wanted to learn more and...

Sariya Kampanathsanyakorn, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I enjoyed studying for the FWS so much that I took the Italian Wine Scholar as well.
  • Wine writer/ Consultant/ WIne instructor
  • WSET Level 3, WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar with highest honors
Congratulations to Sariya Kampanathsanyakorn, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Sariya: I have been a wine enthusiast for all of my life. Wine is my passion. I first studied wine while I was a Food Studies Master’s degree student at NYU and following my...

Jade Xiaohan Yu, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • My favourite sections of IWS are the histories, geography and food traditions of each region
  • Sommelier Student, Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS)
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar with highest honors
Congratulations to Jade Xiaohan Yu, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jade: I was working in the media industry before I got into the wine world. Leading a busy life, a glass of wine to me is like a pacifier to a baby. I started taking introductory wine...

Aron Veen, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I was drawn to the flexibility the Wine Scholar Guild offers.
  • Events and Catering Co-ordinator, Tap Restaurant, Vancouver
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Aron Veen, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Aron: My first jobs were in restaurants and I completed the Hospitality Management Diploma at VCC in 2003. For the past ten years, my husband and I have owned Tap Restaurant in South Surrey, a...

Noelle Harman, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I knew that if I was going to tackle this region, that the IWS program was going to be my best bet.
  • Wine Blogger, outwines.blog
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, Rhône Master Level
Congratulations to Noelle Harman, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Noelle: After a 10 year career as a tax attorney, I came to the decision that life was too short to continue in a career that I wasn’t passionate about. (Thankfully, I have a very supportive...