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    Sebastien Lafortune

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    with my greater understanding of the region as a whole and how each house is quite different from the others, this will be an asset when buying new champagnes for our stores.

    Congratulations to Sebastien Lafortune from Alberta, Canada for successfully passing the Champagne Master-Level exam with the highest honors!

    About Sebastien:

    ''I started in the restaurant business when I was 15 and worked in that capacity for over 20 years. In the last 5 years I’ve worked on the retail side in a large store in Calgary, Alberta that focuses on educational seminars and tasting events. Working as a sommelier is great and I am continually learning new things in this ever-evolving business.

    I am a certified sommelier with an ISG Diploma as well as a Level 3 WSET certification. I am always interested in learning new material, which is why I studied the Champagne course. I definitely see myself taking more classes as the course offered great in depth study of the region.  While I knew all the basics of Champagne, I was not as familiar as I am now with the geography and villages. This will definitely help when recommending specific styles to our customers.

    As I mentioned above, with my greater understanding of the region as a whole and how each house is quite different from the others, this will be an asset when buying new champagnes for our stores. The course has made me want to pursue other courses from your offered programs as well as made me want to visit the region, which I have yet to do. I have always been a lover of Rhone Syrah and foresee myself taking that program in the near future. Maybe Alsace?''

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    • Jessica Hammer, FWS
      Founder of Taste of Toulouse
      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
      With FWS, I’ll be using all that I’ve learned every day as a food and wine tour guide in Toulouse.
    • Desirée Rocha, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
      Besides helping me select good French wines to share with friends and family, FWS brought me important technical knowledge that will make a big difference in case I decide to enter the wine industry in the future.
    • Sharad Desai, Rhône ML
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The Master Level programs are incredibly detailed and well constructed and allow me to enhance my practical tasting experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge.
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      Whichever route I choose, my FWS training will be a very good base as it is so deep and thorough at all levels.
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      Other certifications: Society of Wine Educators (CSW)
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      Like many of the other Wine Scholar Guild courses I have obtained a more comprehensive understanding of the history of the regions.
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      

I found the program very comprehensive and rigorous, yet very well designed and approachable for people in the wine industry as well as serious aficionados.
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
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      I immensely enjoyed the program's layout, intensity and focus. It was very thorough and I feel much more confident in my French wine knowledge.
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      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
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      Other certifications: CSW, FWS
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      Other certifications: Advanced Sommelier (CMS)
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
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      Other certifications: WSET level 3
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      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, CSW, International Kikisake-shi
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      Other certifications: Sommelier Society of America, WSET Level 3
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      Other certifications: WSET level 3
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      Wine marketing professional in Hong Kong
      Other certifications: WSET level 3
      This was a comprehensive course and I’ve learned a great deal which is valuable to my career.
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      Bordeaux wine negociant, Bordeaux, France
      Other certifications: Master on Marketing Management
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      Wine consultant for Swisswinemaker in Hong Kong
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, FWS
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    • Ian Goh Xin Hua, FWS
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      Other certifications: Diploma in Culinary Arts at SHATEC, WSET Level 3, CSW
      What I thoroughly enjoyed about the FWS Program was its depth of detail
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      Other certifications: French Wine Scholar
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      Flight Attendant at Air Canada
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, CSW
      After completing the FWS Program, I not only have a deeper knowledge of the wines of France, I have a more comprehensive foundation for all future wine study.
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      Other certifications: WSET level 2 , Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      To date, the French Wine Scholar course has been the best educational experience on this journey.
    • Megan Barone, FWS
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      I found the program to be thorough and rigorous, yet easy to follow and absorb. I've been able to better educate my crew and customers about French wine since the course.
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      Wine Educator in Hong Kong
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I have been contemplating about going for the WSET Diploma and the FWS has been an important stepping stone in my wine education towards that goal.
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      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
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      Wine Enthusiast in Hong Kong
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
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      Wine Enthusiast
      It was complete nirvana being immersed in the world of Italian wine.
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      Sales professional in the wine industry
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
      The Italian Wine Scholar opened up the vast world of Italian wine. It has given me confidence to better sell Italian wine.
    • Michael Tremblay, FWS
      Wine professional running the wine and sake program at Ki
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3 in Wine and Spirits, the WSET Level 3 in Sake, Advanced Sake Professional certification, International Kikisake-shi
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    • Robert W. Fullerton, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS)
      I definitely plan to continue my future studies by taking advantage of the excellent programs offered by the Wine Scholar Guild.
    • Joseph Broom, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Besides serving as a gateway to the wonderful world of French wine, I also met some wonderful people who have become good friends and with whom I can share my new-found passion for wine.
    • Diego Rech, FWS
      Certified wine professional and chef
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS), WSET level 3
      I found the FWS course very helpful to go in detail on the knowledge needed for the CMS Advance level.
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      Wine Enthusiast
      I’m confident that the FWS course will serve as a firm foundation for any future learning that I do.
    • Claire Commaille
      Wine professional working for companies operating overseas
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, Master Degree specialized in International Business of Wine from Montpellier Business School.
      The Master level program is different from the WSET and other programs as it teaches you to get the whole picture of the region with the history, geography and much more.
    • Ann Brydle, IWS
      GM at Cascadia Liquor in Canada
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, Certified Sommelier (CMS), French Wine Scholar
      I thoroughly enjoyed the IWS course as it really gave me a deep understanding of Italian wine that I hadn’t achieved in previous courses.
    • Matthew Landry, IWS
      GM at The Stable House Bistro in Vancouver
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, CMS Certified Sommelier, FWS
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      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
      FWS program served as a perfect fit to bridge the knowledge gap from WSET Level 3 to WSET Level 4
    • Jimmy Chang, FWS
      Assistant Sommelier in a French Restaurant in Taiwan
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      FWS definitely helped my career in a big way.
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      Wine Enthusiast in China
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, ISG advanced certification
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      Student of sommelier in CAFA Formations Bordeaux
      Other certifications: WSET level 2
      Actually, FWS is quite helpful in my sommelier program study. For sure I can become the No.1 of Asia people in CAFA Formation
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      Freelance food and wine writer
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      Apart from WSET Diploma, I also took a French Wine Scholar class, which was a very good decision as FWS course helped strengthening my knowledge about French wines
    • Sylvia Wiedemann, FWS
      Wine Stewart at Charles Smith Winery in Seattle
      Other certifications: Degree in Wine Marketing and Sales from the Northwest Wine Academy at South Seattle Community College
      I truly appreciate and respect the FWS program and feel like it has complemented my wine studies at NWWA. Upon completion of this course, I feel like I have a much better handle on the beauty and complexity of French Wines.
    • Fred Salumunek, FWS
      Consulting on wine selection and giving classes in retail wine shop (Envy Wine Room, in Spring Tx).
      Other certifications: Certified sommelier of CMS, WSET level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
      French Wine Scholar was the logical source for diving deeply into French Wine. While pursuing this education, I also began a second career in the wine business
    • Yvonne Davis, FWS
      Operations and Marketing Director at Kerloo Cellars in Seattle.
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      FWS is a great tool in any wine education pursuit. I highly recommend the program. Whether you are on the Somm or Wine Education path, FWS can aid in gaining deeper perspective into the main wine regions.
    • Jayden Lam, FWS
      Wine professional working with wine connection as a trainer
      FWS gives me the confidence to better approach French wines. I hope that FWS will aid me in my journey in spreading the knowledge of wines
    • Don Ward, FWS
      Wine professional owning a wine tour company in Seattle
      Other certifications: Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      It helps me to indulge in my passion for wine, but it also adds to the success of my business by providing me with additional credentials to further distinguish myself from my competitors
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      Wine professional founder of Oenotrian Wine Advisory, co-founder of the Turkish Wine Hub with Sarah Abbott MW
      Other certifications: Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      The Rhone ML program highly contributed to my studies. I have a special interest in the Rhone Valley and I now feel more confident with this great region.
    • Patty Beck
      Sommelier in Las Vegas for almost 16 years
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, Certified Sommelier (CMS)
      I found that it is a more rounded program that teaches you to think – not just memorize.
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      Wine Enthusiast
      Given the value and enjoyment provided by the FWS program I have enrolled in the Burgundy Master-level program, and anticipate taking additional Masters-level programs
    • Samson Wong, FWS
      Wine Professional established his own company in Hong Kong
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I enroll in FWS program because I wish to have more comprehensive, in-depth learning about the history, culture, styles of the wines, not just the tasting skills.
    • Sabina Ping Yang, FWS
      Wine Educator in China
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      I do think FWS and WSET make very good complementing partners.[...] FWS is like arts, it gives more readable details and fantastic stories.
    • Erik Eklund, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS), WSET Level 3.
      My appreciation for French wines continues to increase in parallel with my knowledge and understanding.
    • Evan Wiens, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      The fact that such great resources [,,,] were available and that the exam could be scheduled at my convenience were really fantastic attributes of the program.
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      Wine enthusiast, wine writer and instructor
      Other certifications: WSETLevel 3, FWS
      I am incredibly confident that my Master Level Champagne certification will assist me in my future studies both professionally and personally.
    • Bruce Smoller, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      Clearly, the FWS curriculum provided a much more intense knowledge of French wines than did the WSET3 level program and I feel as though I am starting to develop a foundation for knowing something about French wines.
    • Ceri Barlow
      Sales professional in the wine industry
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, FWS
      I am currently enrolled in the Provence ML and would very much like to do them all honestly. A very good in-depth exploration of the history and the geography of the regions.
    • John Parisi, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The specific detail of the FWS content gives a great base for the knowledge needed for the French unit of the WSET diploma
    • Kathryn Latour
      Wine Marketing professional
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS), Diploma from the International Sommelier Guild
      The webinar presentations were fabulous, very insightful, from experts in the region
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      Wine Enthusiast
      Having visited the areas that I have studied or am studying does allow for a better context of the areas. The historical references are also very useful in putting everything in perspective.
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      GM/Sommelier
      Other certifications: Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      I really felt that Burgundy gave me the biggest fits when preparing for FWS, so I have decided to enroll in the Burgundy Master program
    • John Lis, FWS
      Wine enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The FWS has delivered an in depth look at French wines and has expanded upon the foundation of my knowledge attained in other programs
    • Flemmich Webb, FWS
      Wine tutor for Sussex Wine School
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      FWS has given me a really in-depth knowledge of French wine, which is invaluable for my wine tutoring.
    • Brendan Feeney
      Wine enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET certification
      The Provence Master Level Program, with its comprehensive content and opportunity to learn from such an expert as Elizabeth Gabay, has allowed me to develop a sound understanding and acute appreciation of the complexity of all that is Provencal.
    • Carrie Britton, FWS
      Wine Professional owns a restaurant/wine bar in Lubbock, Texas
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS)
      The online course was incredible, and I learned so much more than I anticipated! I had great instructors at The Napa Valley Wine Academy that helped bring it all together in an insightful and entertaining way.
    • Gonzalo Adolfo Ríos, FWS
      Server in a restaurant
      The French Wine Scholar program can only strengthen my standing as a French wine enthusiast and aspiring sommelier particularly when my travels take me back to France.
    • Richard Milot, FWS
      Wine Professional in Vins Sélect Privée, Montreal based wine import agency.
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I much appreciated the FWS for its framework, its access to a rich web-based material and its commendable efforts in maintaining an up to date package using authoritative sources.
    • Nathalie Walterscheid
      Wine Professional
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, ML Languedoc-Roussillon
      I followed the ML Rhône as Inter-Rhône is planning to open a big wine center in Avignon with a wine school, so I would like to join this project at the beginning April 2017.
    • José Arimatéa Calsaverini, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      The FWS course offers a real in depth approach of the French wines, with very accurate and useful materials both in paper and online, which allows to go further in the matter. Moreover, we had classes with a really knowledgeable and competent teacher
    • Qian Yun Li, FWS
      Operator in importation of wines, and procurement in Shenzhen China.
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I aspire to become wine expert and specialist for French, Italian, and Spanish wines.The FWS program is very helpful, and I enjoyed studying it.
    • Erik Casterud FWS
      Director of Education for the Scandinavian Wine Academy in Sweden
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The FWS program has given me the opportunity to solely study the French regions and its wines. Thanks to its up-to-date and often accurate study manual and materials, it has helped me filling various blanks of mine, useful for my WSET Level 4 Diploma studies.
    • Pontus Jennerholm FWS
      Instructor at the Scandinavian Wine Academy in Sweden
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      I will start teaching the FWS program this spring at Scandinavian Wine Academy, and I think it will help me to further my student’s passion for French wine
    • Shawn McVay, FWS
      Wine Professional
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      The FWS truly helped me grasp the complexity of French wine law and I am always referring back to the materials for review. I greatly appreciate the WSG for such solid educational resources!
    • Kari Dawson
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Certified Specialist of Spirits
      The Master-Level program allowed me to take a more general understanding of wine and focus on a specific area and type of wine. I love understanding how the history, natural attributes and culture of a given place shape its wines.
    • Lillian Lim, FWS
      Wine buyer, sommelier, teacher and consultant
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS), Certified Specialist of Wines CSW
      The FWS program helped me to recognize the plethora of factors behind every glass of wine. I now look at wine and all its complexities through a more sophisticated lens.
    • Blake Cherrington
      Wine Educator
      Other certifications: Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Certified Wine Educator CWE
      In many respects I consider the Provence and Rhone ML programs coupled with the Wine Study Immersion Tours to be ‘capstone’ experiences taking me to the most in-depth knowledge of these two areas it is possible for me to obtain.
    • Keith Miller
      Sommelier from Virginia, USA
      Other certifications: Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Certified Sommelier (CMS) , FWS
      The ML programs are great because you force yourself to really double down on the finer points. The Master Level certificate is a great asset to any wine resume by adding another degree of accomplishment.
    • Andrew Ashurst, FWS
      Wine Educator
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      Any wine educator should do one of these courses. Thanks to the Wine Scholar Guild I have the possibility to be a father, work and study at the same time. I would definitely do another course!
    • Flavio Lorenzelli, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The FWS program has been extremely interesting and it has complemented my knowledge about French wines tremendously. I think that the course was very well organized and extremely informative. This is what convinced me to enroll in the Italian Wine Scholar program.
    • Carina Heather Tang
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
      The Master-Level program, together with the study trip, put my previous wine’s experience and knowledge into deeper perspective, connecting the dots.
    • Chad Watkins
      Brand Manager for The Winebow Group, specializing in Greek and Australian wines.
      Other certifications: Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Alsace Master Level.
      For me in particular as a younger professional, having courses like the ML program has given me lots of respect because of the knowledge I’ve gained and the ability that gives me to talk intelligibly about wines to other wine professionals and consumers.
    • Elisabeth Iriart, FWS

      Congratulations to Elisabeth Iriart, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors!

    • Roz Lawson, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I really enjoyed taking the time to study one country in detail, and explore the many differences between each of the regions (and within the regions). I have now enrolled in the Italian Wine Scholar course.
    • Tommasella Perniciaro, FWS
      Wine Educator of WSET courses in Madrid
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      Now that I have passed the FWS program successfully I feel even more confident in organizing French wine tastings. I will be able to give FWS courses in the future as well and this will be a really great opportunity for my teaching career.
    • Kurt Spangsbjerg Petersen, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      The French Wine Scholar course was exactly what I was looking for. A comprehensive and in-depth learning about the ”World of French Wines” in a structured and inspiring way.
    • Yen Ling TANG, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      FWS complemented and enhanced my knowledge in French wines. It is an in-depth advance course, well-structured and comprehensive wine list, yet being taught in and very interactive way.
    • Debra Hoe, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      the FWS program was a natural progression from WSET level 3 as it built on the knowledge from level 3 and went into a lot more detail about each of the winemaking regions in France which I found really interesting.
    • Simone Madden-Grey
      Wine Educator of WSET classes in Melbourne
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      The ML programme allowed me to focus more specifically on one region and delve deeper into the particulars of a single wine-producing region. The webinars were an especially helpful and enjoyable part of the course – the breadth of experience that is shared by the presenters was a definite highlight.
    • Issa Keshek, FWS
      Wine Consultancy & Education
      The comprehensive material puts matters in perspective, provides not only structure but also the right wine vernacular for both my consultancy practice and my personal experience.
    • Sandy Chen, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      There have been lots of interesting sessions in FWS like the vinicultural history, food pairing etc. that I’ll definitely bring with myself along the interesting wine study journey.
    • Sebastien Lafortune
      with my greater understanding of the region as a whole and how each house is quite different from the others, this will be an asset when buying new champagnes for our stores.
    • Mak HF George
      Wine Enthusiast with special interest in Bordeaux.
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3 in Sake, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW.
      I found that the Bordeaux Master Level program complemented much in my WSET Diploma Study as it digs much deeper than what this qualification expects and covers Bordeaux, my favorite wine region, completely.
    • Clara de Nijs
      Wine importer in Netherlands.
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      When I came across the WSG Champagne Master Level course, I found what I’d been looking for! This program has taught me more than I could think of beforehand: it truly covers every aspect having to do with champagne.
    • Mark Osburn
      Sommelier
      Other certifications: Cerified sommelier (CMS)
      I very much approve the depth of material the Champagne Master Level course went into. Every class offered by the Wine Scholar Guild will be a necessity when I start actively pursuing tougher accreditations down the road.
    • Tsai-Hsun (Aaron) Chuang
      Chief editor for the wine media website www.wineschool.com.tw
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      Having studied and passed Alsace Master program I am now more confident in sharing my Alsace knowledge to wine lovers and I hope that Alsatian wines will sell better in Asia (especially Taiwan!) soon.
    • Adrian Heft, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I have passed WSET level 2 and level 3. The FWS program was obviously more detailed given the narrower scope.
    • Niklas Karlén, FWS
      Wine Educator in the Swedish non-profit organization "Munskänkarna".
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3.
      The FWS program has been especially rewarding because of its accurate and updated information about all aspects of French wines. This is very useful as I in turn organize tastings and courses in Sweden to educate people about French wine.
    • Matthew Landry, FWS
      General Manager/Beverage Director at the Stable House Bistro in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS), WSET Level 3
      I’ve especially enjoyed the FWS program for its inclusion of the historical and cultural elements that surround French wine. Anchoring the myriad details of AOC law within a larger, more interesting context, helps both my personal understanding and my ability to generate curiosity amongst my customers and staff.''
    • Juli Deangelo, FWS
      France is a complex wine producing country and I wanted a more in depth understandingof it. [...] The additional study has enhanced my general wine knowledge and confidence for speaking in front of my customers..
    • Daisuke Shibuya, FWS
      Sommelier in Japan
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, Certified Sommelier by Japan Sommelier Association, Certified specialist of Wine CSW
      FWS helps me a lot more than I have expected and provided me with some new ideas.
    • Susan R Lin, FWS
      Wine Professional
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      The focus on every wine region and on the specific appellation requirements have given me an enormously deeper knowledge and appreciation of France’s wine heritage and modern wine industry.
    • Gershwin Narraidoo
      Hospitality educator in service, management, spirits and oenology at the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in North Miami
      Other certifications: Certified Bordeaux wine educator, approved instructor of FWS
      Completing the Bordeaux Master Level has enabled me to better appreciate Bordeaux wine through an in depth understanding of its history, geography, viticulture and culture.
    • Kate Hall, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      It has made me much more adventurous in my choice of wines, and more confident in selecting a wine from one of the lesser known regions.
    • Yan Yan Li, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The FWS program has adopted a systematic approach to organize the particulars of each wine producing region, which makes one easier to understand and remember the information.
    • Jeffrey Theriault, FWS
      Server in the hospitality industry
      Receiving the French Wine Scholar (FWS) Certificate will greatly help to further my future employment endeavours, with the goal of becoming an active member in the wine industry.
    • Mark Pygott, FWS
      Other certifications: Master of Wine

      Congratulations to Mark Pygott, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors and for becoming in 2016 approved FWS instructor with

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    • Tim Parkhouse, FWS
      Wine Professional working with a French wine importer.
      Other certifications: Advanced Sommelier (CMS)
      The FWS and WSG programs are a superb way to show employers your areas of strength and passion.
    • Deborah Mines, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      I feel that I have a solid understanding of French Wines through the Wine Scholar program, and look to continuing with my studies on a study excursion in 2017.
    • Mark C Lenzi, FWS
      Owner of Franklin Liquor store in Massachussetts, partner with many local town Adult Education programs for wine classes
      Other certifications: Certified Specialist Of Wine CSW, Certified Specialist Of Spirits CSS, FWS approved instructor

      Congratulations to Mark Lenzi, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors!

      About Mark:

      Mark is owner of Franklin Liquor store

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    • Jesse Filipi, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast in Houston
      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.
    • Chloe Hundertmark, FWS
      Wine buyer in Boston
      I feel as if I am exceptionally prepared for other courses involving French wines – a necessity for any serious wine professional.
    • Jess Hedrick, FWS
      Wine professional in Ohio
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      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.
    • Amy Moore, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      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.
    • Joanna Mackie
      Wine lecturer with the Sydney Wine Academy
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, FWS
      This course (Sud de France Master-Level ) builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the French wine scholar program and the WSET Level 3 Advanced course.
    • Su-Jin Park, FWS
      Wine Educator in Seoul
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      It was a great pleasure to know French Wine history and all wine regions thoroughly.
    • Stefanie Köhler
      Wine Educator
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3
      The detailed insight – especially from experienced professionals who know this region as extensively as Essi Avellan, Peter Liem and Steve Charters – have helped a lot to see a different perspective and to form my own opinion on a wide range of subjects.
    • Andrew MacLeod
      Wine professional in retail
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, International sommelier guild ISG
      I found the ML program was perfect for the person looking for a more in-depth look at a region. The content is concise and the choice of presenters really makes the difference.
    • Tina Isbell
      Wine professional organizing wine tours through my company, Vino Hound
      Other certifications: FWS, WSET level 3, Rhone ML, Bordeaux ML
      The Champagne ML course, specifically, revealed the complexity of both the region and sparkling production, which I can’t wait to share with students – the bubbles taste even better when you understand what went into that glass!
    • Timothy Sullivan, FWS
      Wine professional in Boston
      This was my first formal wine examination and I truly believe that France is the "gold-standard" when it comes to wine.
    • Jason Lawrence, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
      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.
    • Erika Frey, FWS
      Certified Wine Educator working in the Boston area
      Other certifications: FWS, WSET Diploma, Certified Wine Educator CSW
      My customers and students often feel a bit intimidated by Bordeaux wines.[...] I feel better equipped to explain what makes this region particularly unique and successful.
    • Chuck Yager, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast in San Diego
      Other certifications: CSW, WSET Level 3, CMS Level 1
      It is programs such as FWS that continue to spur me on to learn and share more about wine.
    • Antonio Assumpcao, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
      The FWS program is a second to none certification with a comprehensive curriculum.
    • Danielle St-Jules, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: FWS, WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
      The detail of the program guide and the informative webinars were excellent and have really inspired me to continue learning more about French wine.
    • Lynn Larson-Greene
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: FWS, WSET Level 3, Certified Specialist of Wine CSW, Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      I always enjoyed champagne before this course, but the greater in-depth understanding I’ve gained has given me a new appreciation for both what is in the bottle and the region is comes from.
    • Courtney Olson
      Sommelier in a restaurant in San Francisco
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma, Certified Sommelier (CMS)
      The Champagne ML program was outstanding! The professionals that you have teaching are the leaders in their fields.
    • Eleanor Yeung, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      After becoming a French Wine Scholar, I feel equipped to move forward and dig deeper into the viticulture in specific regions.
    • Ladd Lanford, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: Certified Sommelier (CMS)
      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.
    • Jade Hallett, FWS
      Territory Sales Manager in Vancouver
      Other certifications: WSET level 3
      I felt the FWS was a fantastic and in-depth look at a section of the wine industry most people would find challenging.
    • Andrew Belcher, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast in London
      Other certifications: WSET Diploma
      The FWS allowed me to continue my wine studies by focusing on one country, to learn more about the less common areas
    • Christa Pietromonaco, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      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!
    • Andrew Paulsen
      Sommelier Coordinator at Coop Wine Spirits Beer at the Crowfoot Tasting Centre location in Calgary
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, International Sommelier Guild ISG
      The ML program has provided me with a lot of fact and detail that I will be able to pass on in tasting and training seminars that I conduct
    • Mario Cagnetta, FWS
      Sommelier & journalist
      Other certifications: AIS, Certified specialist of wine CSW
      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.
    • Florent Desaintpaul, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      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.
    • Lindsay Perrigo, FWS
      Sommelier with Daniels Broiler in the WA state
      Other certifications: Introductory Sommelier Certificate (CMS)
      I do believe that the FWS program has greatly advanced my level of knowledge.
    • Michelle Defeo
      President at Laurent-Perrier US
      Other certifications: WSET Level 2
      Everyone in our company took this course, and even though some of us have decades of experience in the Champagne business, everyone still learned tremendous amount.
    • Mike Dutch, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, FWS, Bordeaux ML, Sud de France ML, Certified sommelier (CMS), Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
      The WSG programs are a great complement to the WSET Diploma units
    • Karen Crippen
      Sommelier for Coop Wine Spirits Beer
      Other certifications: WSET Level 3, International Sommelier Guild ISG
      The Wine Scholar Guild provides more in depth information with relevant industry information from top leaders in the regions being covered and the curriculum expands on the basic information that has been provided through other levels of education that I have taken.
    • Chrissa Chase, FWS
      Wine Director/Consultant/Educator for Traveling Somm.
      Other certifications: FWS, WSET Level 3
      When you enroll in the FWS you realize there’s someone else in the room beside you, venturing through all those blocks and rows of wine learning.
    • Christopher Ruhland

      Congratulations to Christopher Ruhland, from California, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the RHONE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM .

      Here is a picture of Christopher,

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    • Benjamin Broidy

      Congratulations to Benjamin Broidy, from California, for being the 2015 WORLD SECOND TOP EXAM SCORER for the BORDEAUX MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM .

      Benjamin is import manager for

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    • David March

      Congratulations to David March, from Australia, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the BORDEAUX MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM .

      About David March:

      ''After 30 years

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    • Erika Frey, FWS

      Congratulations to Erika Frey, from Massachussets, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the CHAMPAGNE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM . Erika tied for first place with

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    • Shaun Grant Sidwall, FWS

      Congratulations to Shaun Sidwall, FWS, from Canada, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM . Shaun tied for the

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    • InSoon Lee, FWS

      Congratulations to Insoon Lee,FWS from Seoul, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM .

      About Insoon Lee:

      ''Currently I’m

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    • Soo Jin Hwang

      Congratulations to Soo Jin Hwang, from France, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the SUD DE FRANCE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM .

      About Soo Jin

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    • Kirra Barnes, FWS

      Congratulations to Kirra Barnes, from Pennsylvania, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the CHAMPAGNE MASTER-LEVEL PROGRAM . Kirra tied for first place with

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    • Michael Lasky, FWS

      Congratulations to Michael Lasky, from Wisconsin, for being the 2015 WORLD TOP EXAM SCORER for the FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR PROGRAM . Michael tied for the second

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    • Mark Shipway, FWS

      Mark Shipway, FWS and FWS authorized teacher in Vancouver BC CANADA, passed his Bourgogne Master-Level Exam With Highest Honors.

      Congratulations for being the 2015 WORLD

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    • Meryl

      Congratulations to Meryl for passing the Champagne Master-Level exam with honors!

      About Meryl:

      Meryl is a Champagne Specialist for a luxury champagne supplier in the

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    • Sherry Hinerman

      Congratulations to Sherry Hinerman for passing the Rhone Master-Level exam with the perfect score of 100, earning the highest honors! Chapeau!

      About Sherry:

      Sherry is

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    • Jamie Tiy Bowton, FWS

      Congratulations to Jamie Tiy Bowton for having successfully passed the Bordeaux ML Examination with a final and score of 99, earning the Highest Honors!

      Jamie

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    • Goh Chin Yee, FWS

      Congratulations to Goh Chin Yee, FWS for having successfully passed the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! Chin Yee has followed and passed her

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    • Tracy Mann

      Congratulations to Tracy Mann from Australia, for having passed the Champagne Master-Level Exam with Honors!

      About Tracy:

      ''My champagne education venture is known as “49million”

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    • Steve Leslie

      Congratulations to Steve Leslie for having passed the Champagne Master-Level Exam with honors!

      About Steve Leslie:

      ''I am an enthusiastic amateur of champagne living in

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    • Laurie Love, FWS

      Congratulations to Laurie Love, FWS who have passed her French Wine Scholar exam with 98%, earning the highest honors! She has followed and passed her

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    • Heather Dougherty

      Congratulations Heather Dougherty for passing the Champagne Master-Level examination with highest honors!

      Heather is a freelance wine educator and writer in the UK.

      Few words

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    • Jonathan Gibson, FWS

      Meet Jonathan Gibson, FWS , new FWS program provider and FWS authorized instructor in the UK, who just passed the French Wine Scholar exam with the

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    • Martin Nordell

      Congratulations Martin Nordell for passing the Champagne Master-Level examination with honors!

      About Martin: ''I work as Sommelier in a newly opened champagne and wine Lounge

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    • Roddy Ropner, FWS

      Congratulations to Roddy Ropner, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors!

      About Roddy:

      Roddy is the Director of his own import company

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    • Sylvie Tannhauser

      Congratulations to Sylvie Tannhauser, CS CSW CCM for having passed the Champagne Master-Level exam with honors.

      A few words from Sylvie:

      ''I’m a Certified Sommelier

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    • Mary Kirk-Bonnet

      Congratulations Mary Kirk-Bonnet for successfully passing the Champagne Master-Level exam with honors!

      About Mary:

      ''I operate my own wine services company leading wine tasting classes

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    • Molly Brooks-Thornton, FWS

      Chapeau to Molly Brooks-Thornton, FWS, who passed the French Wine Scholar exam with honors, with our program provider Wine Smarties in San Diego, CA.

      About

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    • Fanny Darrieussecq, FWS

      Congratulations Fanny Darrieussecq, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with a brilliant score of 99%. Chapeau!

      Fanny joins our International Program Provider network

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    • Christopher Wilson, FWS

      Congratulations Christopher Wilson, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors, with the Sydney Wine Academy in Australia!

      About Christopher:

      ''I am a

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    • Peter Dorfman, FWS

      Congratulations Peter Dorfman, FWS for passing the Sud de France Master-Level Certificate with the Highest Honors!

      Peter is a wine educator and consultant.

      A few

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    • Nicholas Poletto, CSW, CSS

      Congratulations to Nicholas Poletto, Director of Education at Kobrand Corporation, for passing the Wine Scholar Guild's Champagne Master-Level Exam!

      "I am currently in Stage 2
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    • Ada Chan, FWS

      Congrats to Ada Chan, FWS, for passing her French Wine Scholar exam with Highest Honors at the Arts Institute of Vancouver!

      Ada currently is the

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    • Lana Hynd, FWS

      Congratulations to Lana Hynd, FWS for having passed the French Wine Scholar exam with honors, with the Sydney Wine Academy .

      About Lana:

      ''I really enjoyed

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    • Gregory Crommen, FWS

      Hats off to Gregory Crommen, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar Program with Highest Honors with Asia Wine Service & Education Centre (AWSEC)!
      Gregory

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    • Matt Coleman, FWS

      Congratulations Matt Coleman, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with honors! Matt Coleman is General Manager and Sommelier at Crossings Restaurant in South

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    • Gareth Wyatt, FWS

      Congratulations Gareth Wyatt, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! Gareth has followed the French Wine Scholar study program with Premier

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    • Teresa Chiesa, FWS

      Congratulations to Teresa Chiesa, FWS who recently passed the French Wine Scholar exam with honors!

    • Jennifer Yam, FWS

      Congrats to Jennifer Yam, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar examination with highest honors!

      Jennifer Yam is a wine connoisseur. She has been awarded

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    • Simon Stockton

      Congrats Simon Stockton for passing the Champagne Master-Level Examination With Honors!

      About Simon:

      ''I am the owner of Sugar & Yeast. I run wine courses,

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    • Gabriella Fois, FWS

      Congrats Gabriella Fois, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam With Honors!

      Gabriella Fois, is working in the Customer Service of The Wine Society

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    • Gershwin Narraidoo, FWS

      Congratulations to Gershwin Narraidoo, FWS and FWS authorized instructor for passing the French Wine Scholar examination with honors!

      About Gershwin: He is instructor in the

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    • Steven Alley, FWS

      Congratulations to Steven Alley, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam With Highest Honors!

      Steve Alley - CSW & FWS

      Fine Wine Consultant & On-Premise

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    • Kirsten Strand, FWS

      Congratulations to Kirsten Strand, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar Exam With Highest Honors!

      I am very pleased to have earned the French Wine
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    • Raymond O'Mara, FWS

      Congratulations Ray O'Mara CWE, FWS, DWS and FWS Instructor in Washington, DC for passing the Champagne Master-Level Exam With Highest Honors!

      Ray is the owner

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    • Diego Del Pino

      Congratulations to Diego Del Pino for passing the Champagne Master-Level Exam With Honors!

      Diego works for Moët Hennessy USA. He is the Business Development Manager

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    • Terence Wong, FWS

      Congratulations Terence for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors!

      Terence is working in L'atelier de Joel Robuchon Hong Kong as Sommelier. This

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    • Gerard Leung, FWS

      Gerard is Marketing Executive at Telford International (Facebook a/c: Telford Wine and Spirits). He is responsible for the brand management of French wine portfolio and

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    • Robert Tirk, FWS

      About Robert:

      ''I am a Retail Wine Specialist with the PLCB(Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board). The focus of my job is address customer needs and wants

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    • Richard Blahunka, FWS

      About Rick:

      ''I have been an amateur French wine enthusiast since 1976 and even though I have never worked in the wine industry, I have

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    • Christine Spoor, FWS

      A few words from Christine:

      "I began my formal study of wine 8 years ago to become a more educated consumer. I decided to shift

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    • JiaJia Pan, FWS

      JiaJian Pan is the founder and CEO of TAOTAO Private Cellar, founder and CEO of JC METROPOLITAN, Guangzhou and shareholder/board member of French Melisey Electronic

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    • Stephen Allison, FWS

      About Stephen:

      The French Wine Scholar program was an excellent step in my educational path. It took what I learned of French wine in the
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    • Shelley Cartland, FWS

      A few words from Shelley: This year marks a year of creating my own reality with wine education as the driving force. My journey combines

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    • Dana Lee, FWS

      Dana is an attorney and Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, USA.

      A few words from

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    • David Alexander, FWS

      Congrats David Alexander for passing the French Wine Scholar Exam with The Sydney Wine Academy

      A few words from David: " I am 32 years old,

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    • Brett Thurman

      Hats off to Brett Thurman for passing the Champagne Master-Level Exam With Honors!

      Brett works as a Wine Steward and Buyer for Safeway and aspire

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    • Jolanta Smiciene

      Congratulations Jolanta Smiciene for passing the Champagne Master-Level exam with honors!

      Jolanta is currently a wine (and champagne) lector and consultant. She regularly provides tastings,

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    • Jimmy Smith, FWS

      Congrats to Jimmy Smith for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with the highest honors!

      We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy and the West London

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    • Sivakumar Sathiamoorthy, FWS
      Wine Enthusiast
      Other certifications: Certified Specialist of Wine CSW
      French wines to me mark the convergence between history, nature, human innovation and pure pleasure. I have no regrets taking the French Wine Scholar program!
    • Jose Rafael Arango, FWS
      Professor of wines and spirits at the Sergio Arboleda University (Bogota)
      The FWS is one of the most complete courses in the world of French wine
    • Deet Gilbert, FWS
      Teaching service and beverage in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson and Wales University, Charlotte Campus.
      I am excited to include some of the new information that I learned while pursuing this certification.
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    Alumni

    Find below the list of individuals who have successfully passed one or more exams offered by the Wine Scholar Guild. You may search by name and filter by program.

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    Name Passed Exams
    Erika Frey Alsace Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Nancy Reynolds, FWS, IWS Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Rose-Anne St. Jean, FWS, IWS Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level
    Alsace Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Donald McEachern
    		 Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Honors
    Raymond O'Mara
    		 Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Yuanfang Chen French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level
    Italian Wine Scholar
    Champagne Master-Level
    Provence Master-Level
    Charles Warner Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar
    Champagne Master-Level
    Italian Wine Scholar
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level
    Mike Dutch
    		 Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Mark Shipway Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Maggie Meroney
    		 Rhône Master-Level with Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Jo-Ann Ross, DWS, FWS, IWS
    		 Sud de France Master-Level with Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Honors
    Alsace Master-Level
    French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Honors
    Nick Hendrix, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level
    Provence Master-Level
    Bourgogne Master-Level
    Alsace Master-Level
    French Wine Scholar
    Kevin Cleary, FWS Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Lynelle Larson-Greene Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Justin Pakson Tang, FWS French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level
    Shaun Tucker, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Hood Hon, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Alsace Master-Level
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    Xu Zhang Rhône Master-Level with Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar
    Kevin Shaffer Bourgogne Master-Level
    French Wine Scholar
    Champagne Master-Level with Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Kirra Barnes Sud de France Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Linda McPhee, FWS
    		 Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Danielle St-Jules French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Alsace Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Andrew Belcher
    		 French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Diego Rech, FWS
    		 French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sharon Mader, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Tina W Isbell, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Honors
    Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Michelle Davis, FWS Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Sud de France Master-Level with Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Rick Blahunka
    		 Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Provence Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Kurt Garbars FWS, IWS
    		 Bordeaux Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Italian Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Sharad Desai French Wine Scholar with Highest Honors
    Champagne Master-Level with Highest Honors
    Bourgogne Master-Level with Honors
    Rhône Master-Level with Highest Honors
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