UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL WINE TOURS FOR WINE PROFESSIONALS AND SERIOUS STUDENTS OF WINE!
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Our industry-recognized study trips offer intensive, professional-level education within wine regions of France, Italy, and Spain. Led by prominent wine professionals and journalists, our itineraries give you a back stage pass to the best cellars and vineyards. You will experience hands-on learning and unparalleled tasting opportunities with your small group of like-minded wine professionals and serious enthusiasts. You'll make life-long friends while learning first-hand from Europe's top winemakers and your expert guides.
The curriculum and itineraries have been designed to complement our core study programs and to offer students a 360-degree view of the region.
WSG members receive priority booking on study trips. Our trips always sell out fast! Become a WSG member today to be notified before our 2024 trips are announced to the public.
2023 Wine Tour Destinations & Dates
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SWS Intensive in Malaga
Apr 16 - Apr 21, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Piedmont
May 07 - May 12, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Rioja
May 14 - May 19, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Tuscany
May 21 - May 26, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Languedoc-Roussillon
May 21 - May 26, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Rhône Valley
Jun 11 - Jun 16, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Champagne
Jun 20 - Jun 24, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Loire Valley
Jun 25 - Jun 30, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bourgogne
Oct 08 - Oct 13, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Catalunya
Oct 08 - Oct 13, 2023With Ferran Centelles
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Alsace
Oct 15 - Oct 20, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bordeaux
Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Sicily
Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bourgogne Intensive in Beaune
Nov 05 - Nov 10, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Champagne Intensive in Reims
Nov 05 - Nov 10, 2023SOLD-OUT
Five reasons you should join our wine tours:
1. TASTINGS TAILORED FOR PROFESSIONALS, SERIOUS ENTHUSIASTS AND COLLECTORS
We taste extensively on the study trips. This is your opportunity to taste highly sought-after wines, barrel samples, and rare cuvées that do not often reach the export market.
2. SEE FIRST HAND
The best way to understand wine is to visit the place where it's made. This real hands-on experience is something you cannot obtain from books alone.
3. MEET THE WINEMAKERS
Meeting the winemakers in an intimate setting is a real highlight for our wine tour participants. 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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4. EXPERIENCE BOTH ICONIC AND UP-AND-COMING WINE ESTATES
We visit long-established, well-known wineries as well as lesser-known estates to allow you to see the icons and discover hidden gems and upcoming stars.
5. LEARN FROM RENOWNED WINE INSTRUCTORS
Our wine tour instructors include award-winning sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wine writers, and WSG program directors. They 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
Former Italian wine editor for Wine Enthusiast
Rick Fisher
WSG Spanish Programs Director
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
2023 Destinations & Dates
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SWS Intensive in Malaga
Apr 16 - Apr 21, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Piedmont
May 07 - May 12, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Rioja
May 14 - May 19, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Tuscany
May 21 - May 26, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Languedoc-Roussillon
May 21 - May 26, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Rhône Valley
Jun 11 - Jun 16, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Champagne
Jun 20 - Jun 24, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Loire Valley
Jun 25 - Jun 30, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bourgogne
Oct 08 - Oct 13, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Catalunya
Oct 08 - Oct 13, 2023With Ferran Centelles
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Alsace
Oct 15 - Oct 20, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bordeaux
Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Sicily
Oct 22 - Oct 27, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Bourgogne Intensive in Beaune
Nov 05 - Nov 10, 2023SOLD-OUT
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Champagne Intensive in Reims
Nov 05 - Nov 10, 2023SOLD-OUT
Why Embark on a Wine Scholar Travels Wine Tour?
AMAZING ACCESS
Wine Scholar Travels wine tours provide rare access to some of the region's most prestigious estates, not always open to the public. You'll experience extensive tastings at their cellars, all under the priceless tutelage of your expert internationally-renowned instructors. Gourmet meals paired with some of the region's top wines, 4-star hotels, and deluxe motor coach transportation complete this experience.
GROUP EXPERIENCE
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
Wine education with WSG is fun! We know you may be taking some precious vacation time for these wine tours. The combination of the group camaraderie and the well-balanced itinerary will provide learning opportunities and exciting cultural and culinary experiences. In addition, our wine tour manager will be on hand at all times to provide exceptional customer service and make your wine trip relaxing and enjoyable.
HASSLE-FREE PLANNING
With immense experience organizing educational wine tours, we think it impossible to create a better itinerary. 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 the trip and make the most of the wine travel experience.
The knowledge, the camaraderie, and the epicurean delights on Wine Scholar Travels wine tours are immeasurable and unforgettable. Most who have been on one trip have been returning for more ever since!
You can also find answers to many of your questions on our extensive FAQs page.
Pro tip to secure your seat!
WSG members receive priority booking on study trips. Our trips always sell out fast! Become a WSG member today to be notified before our 2024 trips are announced to the public.
· They are intensive, professional-level educational wine study trips coupled with certification (the FWS's industry-endorsed, Masters-Level program for each region) upon successful completion of the final exam
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