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WSG Study Abroad Experiences & Wine Tours

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS WITH WINE TRAVEL

Our industry-recognized educational wine tours offer intensive, professional-level education within wine regions of France, Italy, Spain and beyond. Led by prominent wine professionals and journalists, our itineraries and curricula provide a backstage pass to the most celebrated wine regions.  

You will learn hands-on through unparalleled tasting opportunities with your small group of like-minded wine professionals and serious enthusiasts. You will make life-long friends while experiencing first-hand and learning from Europe's top winemakers and your expert guides. 

WSG study abroad experiences are designed to offer you a 360-degree view of the region.  

Reservations for our 2024 trips are now open to all!

Our trips sell out fast. Become a WSG member today to ensure you receive advance notice when we release new Study Abroad dates.  

2024 Educational Wine Tours Destinations & Dates

  • NEW

    Portugal

    Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2024

  • Rioja

    May 05 - May 10, 2024

  • Sicily

    May 12 - May 17, 2024

  • Bourgogne

    May 12 - May 17, 2024

    SOLD-OUT
  • NEW

    Mosel

    May 26 - May 31, 2024

  • Champagne

    May 28 - Jun 01, 2024

    SOLD-OUT

  • Piedmont

    Jun 02 - Jun 07, 2024

  • Rhône Valley

    Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2024

    SOLD-OUT
  • NEW

    Veneto, Trentino and Alto Adige

    Sep 08 - Sep 13, 2024
  • NEW

    Campania

    Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024
  • NEW

    Backroads Bourgogne

    Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024

    SOLD-OUT

  • Bordeaux

    Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2024

    SOLD-OUT
 

2024 Masters Program Immersion Destinations & Dates

  • Champagne Masters

    Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2024

    SOLD-OUT

  • Bourgogne Masters

    May 19 - May 24, 2024
 

WHY STUDY ABROAD WITH WSG?  

TASTINGS TAILORED FOR PROFESSIONALS, SERIOUS ENTHUSIASTS AND WINE COLLECTORS 

We taste extensively. You will have the opportunity to taste sought-after wines, barrel samples and rare cuvées that do not often reach the export market.  

SEE FOR YOURSELF 

There is no better way to fully understand wine than seeing with your own two eyes. Our hands-on experiences are something you cannot obtain from books alone. 

ACCCESS: MEET THE WINEMAKERS & EXPERTS 

Meeting the masters behind the bottles. On previous wine trips, groups have met the winemakers at renowned estates such as Louis Roederer in Champagne, Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, Clos de Tart in Burgundy, and Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace (among many others).

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VISIT ICONIC ESTATES AND RISING STARS 

We feature established, historic wineries as well as lesser-known estates, allowing you to see the icons as well as discover hidden gems and upcoming stars. 

This was an outstanding presentation on the Rhone region. I left with a better understanding of the diverse terroir and will be able to articulate important facts about the area in a way that I could never explain by merely reading a book. Being there in
Andy Sechrist
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
I loved seeing this area of France and I love Rhone wines. This was a great group as well, amiable and knowledgeable about wine. We tasted some wonderful wines! Mary also made this trip go smoothly in a very nice manner.
Lynn McCluskey
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
I enjoyed the thoughtfulness put into the logistics, the wine visits, the hotel stays, and the meal planning. Moreover, I most enjoyed the expert skills of Mary Kirk in guiding us through the journey.
Mona Hart
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
The most enjoyable event for me on this trip was hiking to the top in Northern Rhone. The view was not only breathtakingly beautiful, but really helped me to understand how just a small amount of land in strategic spots can produce wonderful, natural win
Tammy Heizelman
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Andrew Jefford absolutely “knocks it out of the park” with his exceptional exuberance for what is going on in the cellar, what is going on in the field, what is going on in the industry, what is going on with the growing environment.
Fred Salumunek
bourgogne Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
The trip really provided what I sought- an intensive experience in the wines and culture of Bourgogne.
Jeffrey G. Jones
bourgogne Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Great selection of Chateau, restaurants, tour bus was comfortable. Comraderie in group was excellent.
Susan Neil
bordeaux Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Claudia and Kerin were amazing!!! The people on the trip were fun and I really just loved it all.
Darbi L Invergo
piedmont Study Trip with Kerrin O Keefe, May 2022


LEARN FROM RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS & GUIDES

Wine tour instructors include award-winning sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wine journalists, and WSG program directors. All provide professional-level instruction and help you stay abreast of what is happening in the region. 

  • Pascaline Lepeltier
    2018 Best Sommelier of France & 4th place finalist in the Best Sommelier of the World 2023

  • Andrew Jefford
    Award-winning wine journalist

  • Kerin O'Keefe
    Award-winning journalist and author specialized in Italian wine

  • Essi Avellan MW
    Master of Wine and award-winning journalist specialized in Champagne

  • Jonas Tofterup MW
    Master of Wine specialized in Spanish Wines

  • Jane Hunt MW
    Master of Wine specialized in Italian Wines

  • Matthew Stubbs MW
    Master of Wines specialized in Languedoc-Roussillon

  • Matt Walls
    Decanter's Rhône Valley correspondent

  • Robin Kick MW
    Master of Wine specialized in Bourgogne

  • Ferran Centelles
    Spanish Sommelier and Wine Writer

  • Caro Mauer MW
    Wine journalist, lecturer, judge, moderator and consultant

  • Simon J. Woolf
    Wine Writer

This was an outstanding presentation on the Rhone region. I left with a better understanding of the diverse terroir and will be able to articulate important facts about the area in a way that I could never explain by merely reading a book. Being there in
Andy Sechrist
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
I loved seeing this area of France and I love Rhone wines. This was a great group as well, amiable and knowledgeable about wine. We tasted some wonderful wines! Mary also made this trip go smoothly in a very nice manner.
Lynn McCluskey
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
I enjoyed the thoughtfulness put into the logistics, the wine visits, the hotel stays, and the meal planning. Moreover, I most enjoyed the expert skills of Mary Kirk in guiding us through the journey.
Mona Hart
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
The most enjoyable event for me on this trip was hiking to the top in Northern Rhone. The view was not only breathtakingly beautiful, but really helped me to understand how just a small amount of land in strategic spots can produce wonderful, natural win
Tammy Heizelman
rhone Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Andrew Jefford absolutely “knocks it out of the park” with his exceptional exuberance for what is going on in the cellar, what is going on in the field, what is going on in the industry, what is going on with the growing environment.
Fred Salumunek
bourgogne Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
The trip really provided what I sought- an intensive experience in the wines and culture of Bourgogne.
Jeffrey G. Jones
bourgogne Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Great selection of Chateau, restaurants, tour bus was comfortable. Comraderie in group was excellent.
Susan Neil
bordeaux Study Trip with Andrew Jefford, October 2022
Claudia and Kerin were amazing!!! The people on the trip were fun and I really just loved it all.
Darbi L Invergo
piedmont Study Trip with Kerrin O Keefe, May 2022

BE PART OF A COMMUNITY  

Travelling with a small group of like-minded committed students of wine only enriches the experience. Sharing passion, knowledge, and lively wine discussions galvanizes the group dynamic. Composed of professionals to serious enthusiasts, your small group of no more than 18 participants will be intimate enough to get to know everyone and to ensure you feel comfortable together. Many life-long friendships have been formed on our tours! But do not worry, we also always plan some quiet/alone "free" time to ensure you can recharge your batteries. 

EDUCATIONAL FOCUS 

The combination of group camaraderie and the well-balanced schedule will provide learning opportunities and exciting cultural and culinary experiences.  

HASSLE-FREE PLANNING 

WSG will maximize your time with smooth transitions from one extraordinary experience to another. You can also choose whether you stay a little longer or arrive before to make the most of the wine travel experience. 

The knowledge, the camaraderie and memories are immeasurable and unforgettable. Most who have been on one trip have been returning for more ever since! 

QUESTIONS?

You can find answers to many of your questions on our extensive FAQ page.

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