Certification Programs

French Wine Scholar

The French Wine Scholar Study and Certification program provides current, accurate, and in-depth information on the wines and wine regions of France. Developed and administered by the Wine Scholar Guild, with the support of the French Ministry of Agriculture, the specialization program is designed for advanced students of wine, whether professionals, or serious wine hobbyists. Students of wine who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam will earn the French Wine Scholar (FWS) post-nominal. French Wine Scholar Classes are offered by licensed program providers and delivered by an approved WSG instructors, Sheral Schowe, FWS and Kasey Dubler, FWS. The live classroom study format includes: study manual, tutored tastings, and access to the complete FWS E-Learning online package. You do do not have to take the exam unless you want the post-nominal. The class will be taught in
A Hybrid Approach- taught online and in-person with wine tastings, beginning February 9- April 27, 2021. (Strict COVID guidelines will be followed for the in-person classes.) The exam will be on April 27, 2021.
Cost for Hybrid, Online and Live Presentations and Tastings: $995. (Jan. 2021)

Please call: 801.414.7895 for more information

Italian Wine Scholar

The Italian Wine Scholar curriculum is an Italian wine education program designed to provide committed students of wine with the most advanced and comprehensive specialization study on Italian wine without exception. It was created by native Italian, Maurizio Broggi, DWS, FWS, with the support of the Italian wine DOC/G consortia. The Italian Wine Scholar Program mirrors the unparalleled level of depth, accuracy, detail, and academic rigor offered by the acclaimed French Wine Scholar program and scholars who pass the exam will earn the post-nominal of IWS. The Italian Wine Scholar study program is composed of two separate units:

Unit 1: The Wines of Northern Italy
Unit 2: The Wines of Central & Southern Italy

The exam for each unit is comprised of 100 multiple-choice questions. Candidates need a composite score of 75% to receive the credential.
IWS Unit 1 Northern Italy will be offered in a hybrid format: both online and in person classes. (Strict COVID guidelines will be followed for all in person classes. February 8- April 12, 2021 from 6-9pm. Exam on April 12, 2021.
Cost is $885.00
IWS Unit 2 Central and Southern Italy will be offered at a later date to be determined.
Please call: 801.414.7895 for more information.

Spanish Wine Scholar

The Spanish Wine Scholar™ education program is a Spanish wine course designed to provide committed students of wine with the most advanced and comprehensive specialization study program on Spanish wine bar none! It was created by Spanish wine specialist Rick Fisher, Spanish Wine Scholar™ Education Director. The Spanish Wine Scholar™ study program mirrors the unparalleled level of depth, accuracy, detail and academic rigor offered by the acclaimed French Wine Scholar™ program. Recognizing the exceptional depth and accuracy of the program, Wines from Spain
( ICEX - Spain's Trade & Investment Government Agency) has endorsed the program.
Individuals who follow this in-depth curriculum and pass the exam earn the Spanish Wine Scholar title and the SWS post-nominal which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, SWS).

The Spanish Wine Scholar program will be taught Hybrid with both online and live presentation/tastings at a later date in 2021 to be determined. Please call: 801.414.7895 for more information

French Wine Scholar

Italian Wine Scholar

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