French wine Scholar
Set yourself apart from your peers. Specialize in the wines of FRANCE!
Become a French Wine Scholar!
The French Wine Scholar® education program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date French wine course available. The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities.
The program provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.
The French Wine Scholar study and certification program confers a post-nominal to wine professionals and enthusiasts who successfully pass the certification exam (Ex: John Smith, FWS). With a school network encompassing 30 countries on 5 continents, the FWS credential has true international recognition.
It was created by WSG Education Director, Lisa M. Airey CWE, with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture which knighted her in recognition of the program's exceptional level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor as well as its impact on the global wine industry.
Course overview
The French Wine Scholar curriculum includes:
Chapter One – Fundamentals
THE NORTH
Chapter Two – Alsace
Chapter Three – Champagne
Chapter Four – Bourgogne
Chapter Five – Beaujolais
Chapter Six – Jura
Chapter Seven – Savoie
Chapter Eight – Loire
THE SOUTH
Chapter Nine – Bordeaux
Chapter Ten – South-West
Chapter Eleven – Languedoc
Chapter Twelve – Roussillon
Chapter Thirteen – Rhône
Chapter Fourteen – Provence
Chapter Fifteen – Corsica
Individuals who follow this in-depth French wine course and pass the exam, earn the French Wine Scholar™ title and FWS post-nominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, FWS).
The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates need a score of 75% to receive the credential. Candidates scoring 85-90% pass with “Honors”. Candidates scoring 91-100% pass with “Highest Honors”.
Class Schedule:
The French Wine Scholar course is comprised of nine 2 -hour classes, a review session, and a final exam.
An average of 5-8 wines will be tasted per class.
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Date |
Chapters Covered |
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July 1 |
Fundamentals |
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July 8 |
Champagne |
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July 15 |
Bourgogne |
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July 22 |
Beaujolais |
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July 29 |
Loire |
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August 5 |
Bordeaux |
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August 12 |
Languedoc |
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August 19 |
Rhône |
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August 26 |
South-West |
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September 9 |
Exam Review |
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September 20 (Saturday) |
Exam |
Course fee includes:
A comprehensive Study Manual
Professional training by French Wine Scholar certified instructor
Examination fees
Access to the E-Learning Package (Multimedia modules, review quizzes, forums, downloadable maps & etc)
Internationally-recognized qualification certificate and pin for those who pass.
Upcoming course:
Tuesdays July 1 - September 9,
6-8pm
Scout Wine Merchants
4512 N. Oakland Avenue
Shorewood, WI
Taught by Dr. Travis Reed, FWS
Course will be capped at 10 students
$1049.00
(Contact us for installment payment option)