French Wine Scholar Online - Independent Study Format

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FWS is a course that provide depth knowledge to the French wine and the wine regions.

The online resources are extremely well written and help guide you through the programme, even without an instructor. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone wanting to progress their French wine knowledge to a professional level.

A wonderful program that comprehensively covers all the aspects of French wine.

The French Wine Scholar program was a challenging yet approachable way for a casual wine enthusiast like myself to make a meaningful investment in their wine education. I enjoyed the program and exploring new and interesting regions. FWS has opened doors to the wine industry for me and helped me get my foot in the door. I'm excited to see what's next!

Yes, I found the course very informative and helpful.
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The French Wine Scholar Guild course greatly broadened my knowledge of the diverse wine scene in France as well as stimulating my interest in wine regions (Chablis, Beaujolais, and the Southewest )that had always held little interest. This is not a wine tasting course per se, though students do taste wine from wine regions across France; the course educates the student about wine production in the fourteen wine regions in the country. The focus in each region is on climate, geology, soil types, grapes planted, and winemaking styles. It really started me thinking about the reasons behind why chardonnay tastes the way it does in Chablis, and how and why we should all be interested in the Beajolais region, realizing that there is much more to the Gamay grape than the production of Nouveau. I finished the course with a clearer understanding of the variety of French wines and the long history behind wine production throughout the country.

Respectful class. Bravo

This course was offered as part of my company's continued education program. I felt like I had a strong knowledge base in French Wine and this course just took it to the next level. Great details about each area and the remote learning tools were simple to follow. Great job overall. I think the Spanish Course is next for me.

The Wine Scholar Guild has taken the complex topic of French Wine Studies into a thorough classroom environment. Along with the presentation, the wine tastings throughout the course work allow the student to experience a fair amount of French wine styles in a fairly concise timeline.

The material provided from WSG is second to none when it comes to depth and breadth. Support from staff has been stellar and I am looking forward to taking more courses in the future!

As an 'amateur' it helped me to enjoy the consumption of French wine even more by understanding it's background.

This course is essential if you're planning on further studies elsewhere, such as the WSET Diploma, and will give you detailed information on French wines.

excellent program with a lot of essential knowledge

I found the FWS manual to be very well written and educationally sound. The flow of history, climate and geology (before even getting into grapes and appellations) really made things click for me- I finally understand Bourgogne! Thanks for offering a challenging and well-rounded program.

Great course! Would recommend for anyone interested in a substantial course on French wine. An especially excellent option for distance learning as it doesn't have a tasting component.

I am really happy with the program provided by the WSG for the FWS course.
But I am just a bit disapointed with the lack of questions about the important/historical people in the history of French wine in the exam it self.
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I thought the course and course information was fantastic - I love the in depth learning material way better than the WSET.

Overall, I am quite pleased with the coursework through the Wine Scholar Guild. The study materials are top notch and they keep them up to date with the ever changing wine world. Although I did the independent-study version of French Wine Scholar, the Q&A forum was very helpful and I got quick responses to my questions. I would recommend WSG to anyone looking to take a deeper dive into their wine education!

The French Wine Scholar is a thorough and in-depth collection of French wines, viticulture and legislation. History, geography and geology help to understand viticulture in different areas.

The French Wine Scholar is a very well-thought-out program. The study material is easy to use and understand, making technical and tricky subjects, simple to cover. 100% recommended for those who are stepping into the world of wine!

Although I do not carry any current certificates I chose FWSG to challenge myself & most importantly to learn . This course did exactly that! It is well structured & many resources are provided . I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is willing to apply themselves to further their wine knowledge !

Participating in the French Wine Scholar program gave me knowledge far beyond wine; it's like a real deep dive into French culture

To get enrolled into French Wine Scholar program became me self confident in several aspects beyond french wine's knowledge itself; it's like a deep dive into french culture and history

it is very good course with a good amounth of information given.

Great program! It would have been great to receive the access to the online learning earlier than 2 months before the classroom session. But great material et great school for the classroom learning.

The French Wine Scholar is a thoroughly enjoyable wine certification course that gives context above all. I love learning about why wine is the way it is, along with learning about what it is and where it comes from and FWS really provides that needed background. For anyone looking for an all-encompassing knowledge of French wine, this course is for you. I can't wait to take on the other courses!

I think the program as very interesting. Hoping to have the Italian and Spanish program in Portuguese as well in a short period of time.

The information in the French Wine Scholar program is expertly and beautifully presented, in a manner that even non-wine professionals like me can master. The content is fascinating and fun - I can't wait to sign up for the next course!

I attended FWS at West London School and the program proved to be excellent for the detailed description of the various regions and for the easy explanations of those regions that may seem a bit more complicated (i.e. Bourgogne). The program was clear, well delivered and the wines we tasted were a perfect example of the grape varieties or styles presented by the tutors. The course is perfect for anyone who is not familiar with French Wines or for wine professionals who want to improve their knowledge of French Wines further. I highly recommend the course which is very enjoyable but teaches you an awful lot at the same time.