SWS

Tina Isbell, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I can’t wait to share my SWS knowledge with my fabulous group of new & returning travelers.
  • Wine educator, wine tour organizer & leader, retail sales, Vino Hound LLC & Brookhaven Wines
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, WSG Master Levels: Champagne, Bordeaux, Rhone
Congratulations to Tina Isbell, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Tina: Wine education is my primary passion, for which I started my company Vino Hound. Tastings evolved into international wine tours, which are such a joy to organize and lead. Seeing clients...

Monica Townsend, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • My credential as a Spanish Wine Scholar will further my career by demonstrating to any potential employers and clients that I am a trusted resource for the region of Spain and its culture of wine.
  • Maison Nico, Sommelier
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Monica Townsend, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Monica: In 2007, I was a senior in college working as a hostess in a fine-dining restaurant. Each night was a frenzy of moving parts which had the appearance of a finely-tuned orchestra...

Emily Carlson, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program has opened up my eyes to the diversity of wines styles in Spain.
  • Sommelier, Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant
  • Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Emily Carlson, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Emily: I am the Sommelier at the 1 Michelin star, Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant in the heart of Sonoma County wine country, which is a dream job for me. I get to taste incredible wines and...

Amon Ferry, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I can better understand and appreciate Spanish wines which has helped me immensely as I continue to grow my cellar.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Amon Ferry, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Amon: I am a practicing orthopedic surgeon with a love for wine. I enjoy sampling wine from around the world and learning more about the culture and history of the areas where the grapes are...

HF George MAK, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I believe that the SWS program will provide a solid foundation for further studies..
  • Wine Enthusiast and member of the Hong Kong Wine Judge Association
  • WSET Diploma, CSW (Society of Wine Educators), French and Italian Wine Scholar, WSG Master Levels: Rhone; Bourgogne; Bordeaux
Congratulations to HF George MAK, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About HF George: First of all, it is my pleasure to be invited to do this interview.I am a registered nurse working in a nursing home, so wine has absolutely nothing to do with my actual career. I...

Maria Jose (Majo) Carvajal, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • SWS is a great way to move forward. You have doable and self-manageable milestones.
  • Partner, Winespotters
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Maria Jose (Majo) Carvajal, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Majo: I am a wine communicator, seller, and also organize online studies. I am importer and distributor for Coravin inSouth America.I took WSET 2 and 3, Tecnico Especialista en...

Sanna Westerlund, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I always have a Spanish option to recommend for every possible occasion.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Sanna Westerlund, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Sanna: I am a higher education professional with a passion for wine. For a very long time I mostly enjoyed wine for drinking and preferably paired with good food, but a couple of years...

Suvi Niemi, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • As a wine enthusiast the more I learn of wine, the more interested I get!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Suvi Niemi, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Suvi: Greetings from Finland! As a wine enthusiast the more I learn of wine, the more interested I get!My other certifications is WSET Level 2. I have also just started the French Wine Scholar...

Natalia Morrison, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The understanding I gained through this course has deepened my appreciation for Spanish wines.
  • Wine Educator, AWSEC Hong Kong
  • WSET Level 2, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Natalia Morrison, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Natalia: Over ten years ago, my husband, son and I left our home in Canada to move to Japan for a one to two-year family adventure. After having lived there almost 20 years before, my...

Alberto Martinez Interiano, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS opened my eyes to a lot of new up-and-coming wine regions...and many other undiscovered gems.
  • Wine Educator (Cellar Muse), Blogger at www.vinointeriano.com
  • WSET Diploma, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Alberto Martinez Interiano, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alberto: I started my journey in wine studies in 2017 as a serious wine enthusiast, and I recently completed the 3 WSG certifications (French, Italian and Spanish Wine...

Eugene O’Brien, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Rick Fisher and the WSG put together a great study manual that made learning, at my pace and my preferred way of learning, a pleasure.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Eugene O'Brien, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Eugene: I am a wine enthusiast. I was always interested but intimidated by the wine lists at restaurants when I used to entertain clients so I would usually end up ordering a Chardonnay or...

Emiko Kayama, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • My virtual trip to each of the 17 autonomous regions in Spain was so much fun and gave me plenty of ideas on where to visit and what wine to look for on my next trip.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Emiko Kayama, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Emiko: Yes, I am a wine enthusiast. I have been a wine lover for a long time and started to study wine in depth 5 years ago. I was inspired to learn more about wine by visiting beautiful...

Richard Milot, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • SWS provided quite an educational challenge and fuel for passion. Gracias senor Rick !!!
  • Consultant-sommelier, Importation Vins Sélects Privée (IVSP)
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar, Alsace Master Level
Congratulations to Richard Milot, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Richard: Having transited from professional soldier to wine professional six years ago I quickly realized how critical it was to go beyond the enthusiasm and to establish a modicum of...

Natalie Valdez, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I absolutely love the attention to details that SWS brought about.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Natalie Valdez, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar with highest honors! About Natalie: I am a Pilates instructor by trade and a serious wine enthusiast. The world of wine amazes me; the more I learn the less I realize I know. Every day I learn something new and continue...

Yitian Zheng, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The exploring of each fabulous sub-region in Spain is considerably detailed.
  • Sales and Marketing Manager, Royal Orchid Wine
  • WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Yitian Zheng, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Yitian: I am a WSET Level4 Diploma candidate, with one last unit to go, of course the most difficult one LOL. I fell in love with wine from the moment I tasted a bottle of Central Oregon...

Oliver Budack, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program has given my passion for Spanish wine a massive boost and I am very eager to deepen my Spanish wine knowledge further.
  • Venue Manager, Maxwell Wines
  • Certified Somelier, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Oliver Budack, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Oliver: My hospitality career spans over 35 years. I have worked in Germany, the South Pacific and Australia (my place of residence). Wine is my obsession and hospitality is my profession....

Jenny van Lieshout, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • It is good to have a specialism and thanks to the SWS program that could certainly become Spanish Wines.
  • Business Owner, Little Big Wines
  • WEST Level 2, Level 3 and Diploma
Congratulations to Jenny van Lieshout, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jenny: I am a wine professional and as so many other wine professionals I initially didn’t plan to work in the wine industry. After completing a Master in Business Communication, I...

Ricardo Luis Santiago, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The quality and depth of the SWS program is unmatched. It is a unique opportunity to learn about wine from all regions of Spain.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • CSW & CSS (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 3, French Wine Scholar
Congratulations to Ricardo Luis Santiago, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Ricardo: I am a wine enthusiast constantly searching to expand my knowledge about wine. I value any opportunity for tasting new wines and learning about wine producing regions. It is...

Seana Yee, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS course did an amazing job at summarizing the history of Spain... I was very impressed and learned so much.
  • Certified Sherry Educator and Writer, Sherry Sips
  • Certified Sherry Educator, Introductory Sommelier Certificate, WSET Level 2,
Congratulations to Seana Yee, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Seana: I’m Seana Yee, from Portland, Oregon. I worked in the industry with boutique wineries helping with production and as a tasting room associate. This led eventually to working as a...

Kurt Garbars, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program (along with the other programs (FWS, IWS) have better prepared me to pursue the DipWSET program.
  • Educator, Wine Education Institute
  • CSW & CSS (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 3, Italian Wine Scholar, French Wine Scholar, Bourgogne and Bordeaux Master Level
Congratulations to Kurt Garbars, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Kurt: My passion for the wine industry began when I went on my honeymoon to Europe and started drinking wines from Germany, Italy, France, and Austria. I realized there was more to wine than...