Developed and administrated by the Wine Scholar Guild with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, this specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists.
The French Wine Scholar Program covers French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, winemaking and all of the French wine regions including Jura, Savoie and Corsica. This core body of knowledge is important whether you sell wine, buy wine or teach about wine.
Individuals who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam, earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) postnominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature.
We are adopting a hybrid model, with theory sessions being held on Zoom and in-person tastings and exams.
Dates: Mondays, except introduction class
April 6, 2021, 6:00pm Introduction (Tuesday - Zoom 30 mins)
April 12, 2021, 6:00pm Alsace, Jura, Savoie (Zoom 2hrs)
April 19, 2021, 6:00pm Champagne (Zoom 2hrs)
April 26, 2021, 6:00pm Loire (Zoom 2hrs)
May 3, 2021, 6:00pm Tasting (VV Tapas Lounge 3hrs)
May 10, 2021, 6:00pm Bourgogne Part 1 (Zoom 2hrs)
May 17, 2021, 6:00pm Bourgogne Part 2, Beaujolais (Zoom 2hrs)
May 24, 2021, 6:00pm No Class!!! Victoria Day Holiday
May 31, 2021, 6:00pm Bordeaux and South West (Zoom 2hrs)
June 7, 2021, 6:00pm Tasting (VV Tapas Lounge 3hrs)
June 14, 2021, 6:00pm Rhône (Zoom 2hrs)
June 21, 2021, 6:00pm Languedoc, Roussillon, Provence, Corsica (Zoom 2hrs)
June 28, 2021, 6:00pm Tasting (VV Tapas Lounge 3hrs)
July 5, 2021, 6:00pm Exam (VV Tapas Lounge 1hr)
Location: Tastings and Exams to be held at VV Tapas Lounge (957 East Hasting Street, Vancouver, BC)
Cost: $1250
To register, please email us at info@cruconsultancy.com
Course Prerequisites: No pre-requisite required but WSET Level 3 Award recommended.
Textbooks: Manual provided
Material and Supplies: 6 ISO tasting glasses (not provided)
Student Evaluation: The examination consists of a 100 question multiple choice paper. A score of 75% or higher is required to pass