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French Wine Scholar

  • 5 Days
  • NZ$1,175
  • On Campus

Everything you need to become fully versed in the world of French wines.with some history, geology, topography and climate on the wine in the glass. Taste a wide variety of matching wines.

Introduction

The Programme Includes everything you need to become fully Versed in the world of French Wines.

guild logo 300 dpiOur sessions are classroom based with presentations, discussions and tasting of wines of each region - from Bourgogne and Bordeaux to Jura and Savoie.

  • The 280-page full-colour French Wine Scholar study manual
  • 1-year access to the French Wine Scholar online study program for class prep and review
  • Registration for the French Wine Scholar Exam

CERTIFICATION EXAM

The French Wine Scholar (FWS) credential will be conferred to those individuals who achieve a score of 75 or higher on a 100-question multiple-choice test. Candidates scoring 85-90 pass with Honors. Candidates scoring 91-100 pass with Highest Honors.

ONLINE STUDY PROGRAMME

To complement the manual and classroom experience, there are 20 multimedia E-learning modules with full audio narration plus a comprehensive series of webinars on regional wine styles with suggested wine list, review quizzes for self-evaluation, instructor Q&A forum for personal assistance and downloadable maps.

DETAILED CURRICULUM

The French Wine Scholar program presents each French wine region as an integrated whole by explaining the impact of history, the significance of geological events, the importance of topographical markers and the influence of climatic factors on the wine the glass. 

VIEW FRENCH WINE SCHOLAR WEBSITE

Page Updated: 18 Apr 2023

Qualifications Gained

  • French Wine Scholar Certification

Course Requirements

  • English Requirements: NCEA Level 3, IELTS 7 or Advanced (C1) level or higher
  • Enrolled or Completed - WSET Level 3 Award in Wines

Session Dates

9am - 4pm

Enrolment

Click on the date above and this will redirect you to the enrolment form, where you can pay online. 

Registration Deadline

Registrations close 20 days before the course starts. Late registrations may be available, please enrol and contact us regarding any late registrations. 

Course Fees

  • NZ$1,175
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Qualifications Gained

  • French Wine Scholar Certification

Course Requirements

  • English Requirements: NCEA Level 3, IELTS 7 or Advanced (C1) level or higher
  • Enrolled or Completed - WSET Level 3 Award in Wines