Spanish Wine Scholar Online - Independent Study Format

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The package includes:

The SWS study guide, access to the SWS online course for one year and registration for the SWS online exam-sit. Does not include the one-year membership subscription.

Detail of the package:

Spanish Wine Scholar study guide:

  • A 315-page full-color study guide on the wines of Spain
  • The most current and comprehensive resource on the wines of Spain
  • Guide doubles as a reference book for wine professionals

One-year access to the SWS online course (e-learning modules)

The Wine Scholar Guild offers an interactive professional development program that is put into a measurable, meaningful format designed for maximum retention of content and ease of use.

  • Students study all Spanish wine regions online... at their own pace!
  • Study materials are available 24/7 and registration is for one full year
  • 16 interactive e-learning modules with loads of illustrations, videos and review quizzes for self-evaluation
  • Instructor Q&A forum for assistance as well as Student Community forums
  • Downloadable maps

Registration for the SWS online exam-sit

  • The exam is composed of 100 multiple-choice questions and must be completed in 60 minutes.
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar credential will be conferred to those individuals who sit the exam and achieve a score of 75 or higher.
  • Online exam candidates must have a computer (tablet not compatible), a good internet connection, a webcam and a microphone with speakers for proctoring purposes.
  • Candidate has one year from registration date to take the exam. When ready, the candidate may contact two weeks in advance, Andrea McEwan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  to schedule the exam.

Recognizing the exceptional depth and accuracy of the program, Foods and Wines from Spain (ICEX - Spain's Trade & Investment Government Agency) has endorsed the program.

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Customer Reviews
5 1 5
Jul 21, 2021
Having recently completed the Spanish Wine Scholar program after taking French Wine Scholar and Italian Wine Scholar Units 1 & 2, I'm excited to see the Wine Scholar Guild keeps going from strength to strength. The study manual for each program is as comprehensive a summary of these important wine producing countries as a student and lover of wine could hope for. The materials are immediately approachable and the online resources simple and straightforward to navigate. Anyone who embarks on the WSG programs will find themselves immediately immersed in their chosen country's history, culture, climate and winemaking traditions.
5 1 5
Jul 16, 2021
The Spanish Wine Scholar program is a fantastic look at Spain and it's wines through multiple lenses: history, geography, climates, and wine styles! The materials are very easy to comprehend and I felt like I was set up for success from the beginning. Cheers to the Wine Scholar Guild for a phenomenal program!
5 1 5
Jun 26, 2021
The Spanish wine Scholar course was superbly taught by Jimmy Smith and Quentin Sadler, a fantastic dream team for this course. The lessons were very enjoyable and taught in an engaging and enthusiastic manner which showed the teachers’ love and deep knowledge of Spanish wines and regions. The material was presented in a fluid manner, we didn’t feel that it was all hastily crammed together, and both teachers were prompt in answering students’ questions around the wines and the regions. The choice of wines tasted showed that a lot of thought and care went into it to give us an accurate picture of wine styles in each region. Bravo and thank you!!!
5 1 4
Jun 24, 2021
SWS provides an excellent understanding of all the important Spanish wine areas, grapes and styles.
5 1 5
Jun 23, 2021
The inclusion of the Historical and Cultural material in the course, makes learning about the wines so much more enjoyable. Being able to link style and flavour to not only topography and climate, but to regional influence as well gives a greater understanding and connection to the different 'terroir'
5 1 5
May 12, 2021
Well written and prepared course for the beginner just starting their journey into wine, but also for more seasoned wine professionals, this course delves deeper into the whole of Spain, covering not just D.O's but also V.T's, V.C's and Vinos de Pago giving a very clear view of the hierarchy within the country, as well as all the fundamentals of history, regulations and climate etc. It is sure to be a go to reference guide for years to come.
5 1 5
May 2, 2021
Spanish Wine Scholar it is a journey from vines to wine, with good history education, easy to assimilate the information's and brings joy for studying.
5 1 5
Apr 14, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed the Spanish Wine Scholar program. The materials were well organized and presented.

The flashcards and quizzes were helpful while studying for the exam.
5 1 5
Apr 10, 2021
Having taken the French, Italian, and now, Spanish Wine Scholar remote self-study courses, I would highly recommend them all. If you really want to get a complete understanding of the wine regions Europe's most iconic wine regions this is the place. Enjoyable to read, easy to understand and amazingly thorough. Avid enthusiast or industry professional, you will not be disappointed.
5 1 4
Apr 10, 2021
The course was a lot more than a standard wine course it covered history/ culture / food and major sightseeing opportunities
Whilst I learnt a lot about Spanish Wines I also learnt even more about Spain
5 1 5
Apr 8, 2021
Excellent course materials with detailed wine maps.
The on-line course is interesting and comprehensive.
Recommend to those like Spanish wine.
5 1 5
Apr 2, 2021
This is a great course. It covers history of Spain (particularly in relation to the wine industry), geography, climate and of course all the different wine styles throughout the Country. All of the autonomous communities, and the main DOP's are covered in detail. I would highly recommend it.
5 1 5
Apr 1, 2021
A great in depth look at Spanish wine for anyone looking to progress after WSET 3.
5 1 5
Mar 10, 2021
The WSG qualifications are excellent and I recommend them to all those interested in wine.

They build on the more generalist qualifications run by other bodies and enable a more in-depth review of the key countries and specific regions. The course material is well set out and goes well beyond the syllabus enabling students to expand their knowledge even further. They really are great books to research a country's wines.

The historical and political background notes also add just enough detail to put everything into context.
5 1 5
Feb 28, 2021
Spanish Wine Scholar has been a true revalation for me. After 8 years in wine industry this was the first time i was really able to dive deep into Spain as wine country. SWS helped me trully understand, appreciate and strengthen my love and passion for spanish wines and culture. Certainly it is a massive beggining of my spanish journey, that i hope will last a lifetime. I totally recommend taking any of WSG programms of one's choice for anyone who is as passionate as i am in order to get some really serious and in depth knowledge on subject. Bravo WSG! And thank you!
5 1 5
Feb 20, 2021
The content of this program is very well organized and the interactive e-learning modules is extremely helpful, one can certainly become an expert in Spanish wine once finished studying this program!
5 1 4
Feb 11, 2021
I loved the depth of the materials, and Rick Fisher has a way of simplifying the hardest subjects. The book is one of the most important reference books I have, and can always count on it.
5 1 4
Dec 15, 2020
The combination of text and well laid out and reinforcing on-line learning resource is excellent.
5 1 5
Dec 4, 2020
Spanish wine is such an important category at retail but not well understood; the course content includes the very latest developments in DO regulations and grounds them in an understanding of history. Well done!
5 1 5
Oct 15, 2020
WSG offers me a giant window through which I am able to see the colorful wine world.
5 1 5
Sep 26, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed the Spanish Wine Scholar course, which provided detailed information about the wines and wine regions of Spain. The instructional materials were concise, comprehensive, and fun to read.

Mimi Martin and her fellow instructors at Portland's Wine and Spirit Archive knew the subject matter inside and out and purveyed it in a clear, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
5 1 4
Aug 31, 2020
Great deep dive into the wine regions of Spain and the cultural aspects affecting wine styles. Rick Fisher's passion for Spanish wines jump off the pages of the book - it's like going on a wine country tour without leaving your seat.
5 1 4
Aug 31, 2020
It is a deep, but very well structured course, with lots of information that are usually impossible to find all in one place elsewhere.
The manual has a clear writing and very beautiful maps. Each appellation is precisely broken down into percentage of wine styles, soil, authorized grapes, preferred grapes etc, making the learning easier. In fact I would like this structure to be adopted also in the manual of other programs, like the Italian Wine Scholar.
5 1 5
Aug 13, 2020
Eliminating all the fears for those who believe that Spanish wines are difficult to understand and learn. A great chance to explore hidden gems in the wine world within limited budget.
5 1 4
Jul 8, 2020
The WSG Spanish Wine Scholar course is an enjoyable, informative and well-structured learning programme that provides an insightful overview whilst going through each of the regions in detail. The history, diverse landscapes, climates and peoples that make up Spain and how they contribute to the many different styles of wines produced there are brought together in their program. I'd recommend it to anyone with an appreciation of Spanish wine or wine in general.
5 1 5
Jul 8, 2020
Providing in-depth knowledge for Spanish Wines
5 1 4
Jul 6, 2020
Spain is a huge wine country and you can easily get lost in the numerous wine regions and appellations. The Spanish Wine Scholar program provides you with a clear and comprehensive overview of this dynamic wine country. The incorporation of different influencing factors (history, topography, climate etc) of each region makes you better understand the regions and their wine styles. And it makes you want to taste all the wines!
5 1 5
Jun 22, 2020
SWS textbook is written in a very approachable format, easy to understand. The on line supplement materials and quizzes also are very helpful stressing most important points that you should pay attention. Don' t be affraid on chosing the Independent Study Format, I strongly recomend you!
5 1 5
Jun 21, 2020
The Spanish Wine Scholar program was very comprehensive and I learned a great deal about a country that is generally underrepresented in most other wine programs. I've enjoyed many great Spanish wines while participating in this program.
5 1 5
Jun 19, 2020
Loved the self study of Spanish wine during Corona lock-down here in Adelaide. Celebrated some of the units with the respective matching wine as a treat. Could do that for a living :-)
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