French Wine Scholar - Hybrid Online + In Person
French Wine Scholar - Hybrid Online + In Person
The French Wine Scholar® program sets the industry standard as the most in-depth and comprehensive certification program devoted entirely to the wines of France.
Tailored for dedicated wine aficionados and industry professionals, FWS is your passport to exploring the rich historical and cultural traditions, appellation and classification structures, viticultural and winemaking practices that make French wine a global benchmark.
Completion of the program doesn’t just reward you with a certificate; it confers upon you the sought-after FWS post-nominal initials, symbolizing industry-wide respect.
July 15 - Oct 3.
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Who is this program for?
The French Wine Scholar Program covers French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, winemaking and all of the French wine regions. This core body of knowledge is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
The FWS program allows wine professionals to set themselves apart from their peers by specializing in the wines of France.
A great resource and supplement for students of wine moving toward advanced study programs such as WSET Diploma, Master of Wine program, Court of Master Sommeliers’ Advanced Sommelier (and up).
A perfect next-step course for successful WSET Level 3 Wines candidates who do not wish to pursue the Diploma.
We recommend that students have completed at a minimum the WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, the CMS Introductory course, or the Certified Specialist of Wine.
What’s included:
The 330-page full-color French Wine Scholar study manual, plus access to the digital e-book.
Nine 1-hour live regional webinars: Wednesdays, July 15 - Sep 9, 6:30 - 7:30pm.
Three 5-hour in-person tutored tasting sessions: Sundays, July 16 + 30, and August 13, 12 - 5pm. At Barrel Thief wine shop in Richmond, VA.
One 1-hour exam review webinar.
1-year access to the French Wine Scholar online study materials for class preparation and review
Registration for the French Wine Scholar Exam, in person at VAWSA in Richmond, VA. The exam is 100 multiple choice questions covering all of the wine regions of France; passing score is 75%.
What you’ll learn:
Comprehensive coverage of all major French wine regions, grape varieties and wine styles
Intermediate-level proficiency into the viticultural, winemaking and production methods of French wine
Thorough understanding of the French appellation, classification and labelling systems
Region-specific wine knowledge to complement more general wine studies