Spanish Wine Scholar Online - Independent Study Format

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US$875.00

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The package includes:

  • A comprehensive study guide with maps, illustrations and graphics, available in printed and digital formats
  • One-year access to WSG’s interactive e-learning platform, including learning modules, pronunciation exercises, quizzes and flashcards
  • A structured study plan with defined learning objectives and assessment criteria
  • A curated list of recommended wines for independent or group tasting
  • One online exam sit (100 multiple-choice questions)
  • Upon passing, receive the Spanish Wine Scholar digital certificate, post-nominal and lapel pin.
  • Immediate access is granted upon purchase, with the printed study guide shipped to your door shortly after.
Customer Reviews
Tom Robinson 5 out of 5 stars
Oct 12, 2021
WSA is a wonderful place to increase your wine knowledge and to learn how to taste wine and talk intelligently about it. I recommend this to everyone!
Maurice André 4 out of 5 stars
Aug 10, 2021
Excellent study material for those who wish to acquire a broad and deep theoretical foundation for real-world explorations in the glass and on the ground.
Thanawat Wongsrisathaporn 5 out of 5 stars
Aug 1, 2021
Excellent learning material. Entertaining and educational at the same time. Cheers
Steven Laine 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Alison Scofield 5 out of 5 stars
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!
Chucri Chelhot 5 out of 5 stars
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!!!
Michael Bennett 4 out of 5 stars
Jun 24, 2021
SWS provides an excellent understanding of all the important Spanish wine areas, grapes and styles.
Timothy Henshaw 5 out of 5 stars
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'
Matthew Wheeler 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Adrian Matei 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Marta Chiavacci, FWS 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Tyler Worth 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Richard Stock 4 out of 5 stars
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
KWOK KAI CHUNG 5 out of 5 stars
Apr 8, 2021
Excellent course materials with detailed wine maps.
The on-line course is interesting and comprehensive.
Recommend to those like Spanish wine.
Michael Biggs 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Nicholas Lotz 5 out of 5 stars
Apr 1, 2021
A great in depth look at Spanish wine for anyone looking to progress after WSET 3.
Stephen Kennard 5 out of 5 stars
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.
Aleksandr 5 out of 5 stars
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!
Adam Zhang 5 out of 5 stars
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!
Francisco Riveros 4 out of 5 stars
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.
4 out of 5 stars
Dec 15, 2020
The combination of text and well laid out and reinforcing on-line learning resource is excellent.
Sarah Timbrook-Nugent 5 out of 5 stars
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!
alexandrema 5 out of 5 stars
Oct 15, 2020
WSG offers me a giant window through which I am able to see the colorful wine world.
ricklamountain 5 out of 5 stars
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.
catocon 4 out of 5 stars
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.
Ettore 4 out of 5 stars
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.
MP8454 5 out of 5 stars
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.
nickforsey 4 out of 5 stars
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.
MP8454 5 out of 5 stars
Jul 8, 2020
Providing in-depth knowledge for Spanish Wines
jennyvanlieshout2406 4 out of 5 stars
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!
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