Top Exam Scorers

Matthew Kasumovic, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The multi-dimensional focus of FWS i,e, history, soils, climate, wine law, helps to not only understand what, but also why, which is the key to success in advanced levels of education.
  • Tasting Room Associate, Big Head Wines
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Matthew Kasumovic, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Matthew: I am a wine enthusiast and part-time wine professional that has shaped life outside of my full-time work around wine study. My journey truly began by realizing that I was not...

Alejandro Espinoza, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I wanted to become an expert in Italian wine so once I heard about the IWS, I did not hesitate to take the program....I found it very complete.
  • Tour Guide, Casas del Bosque Winery
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Alejandro Espinoza, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alejandro: My passion for wine started when I began working at the winery Casas del Bosque in Casablanca. Chile is not famous for many things, but we have a deserved place in the wine...

Jung Hwa Baek, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS Program got me more excited about Spanish wines and I appreciate that it allowed me to learn more about them.
  • CEO, Veritas Vino
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Jung Hwa Baek, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with WSA Wine Academy, Seoul. About Jung Hwa: Since I worked in the hospitality industry, I have had the chance to taste various wines and have fallen in love with wine. I then had a business trip...

Leslie Binstock, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I discovered WSG and decided to start with the FWS (since I live in France). I really learned a great deal specifically about French wines.
  • Assistant Sommelier, Maison Lucas Carton
  • WSET Levels 1, 2, & 3
Congratulations to Leslie Binstock, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Leslie: I started getting interested in wine in my junior year at college (BU). And since then I've always tried to educate myself on the subject. But it wasn't until the Covid lockdown,...

Roy Tse, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • SWS covered information that broadened my understanding of the whole picture of Spanish wine styles and every aspect of its wine industry.
  • Wine Educator, AWSEC
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Roy Tse, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Roy: At first, I didn’t know much about wines, and at the time my friends often shared with me many great wines. Eventually, I wanted to figure out why the wines cost so much...

Yonatan Alberto Rivera Ordoñez, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I understand how Italian wine culture has developed from Roman times to modern winemaking....and can even interpret the DOC/G system that is challenging and overwhelming for everyone.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 2, CSWS,
Congratulations to Yonatan Alberto Rivera Ordoñez, IWS for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alberto: Due to the covid-19 outbreak, I began to study as a wine enthusiast, but then I started to take a formal step into wine knowledge. I fell in love with Italian...

Sergio Novelli Musolino, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The depth covered, as well as the level of interaction of the materials available online offered by the WSG, are the highest in the wine industry.
  • CEO / Sales Coordinator, Enoteca Decanter Ribeirão Preto and Bekaa Wine Club São Jose do Rio Preto
  • Spanish Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, IWS Prep
Congratulations to Sergio Novelli Musolino, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with Celebrare, Brazil. About Sergio: I have been being a wine professional for over 25 years. I work with wine education and sales to consumers, hotels and restaurants. Wine is an endless...

Sofia Arvaniti, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS helped me a lot to gain a deeper understanding of Spanish wines....it increased my thirst for more and new knowledge.
  • Wine Consultant
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Sofia Arvaniti, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Sofia: I am a visual artist and I always loved wine. In 2018 I decided to become a wine professional as well. I have been working in the wine industry for the last 4 years.I also have...

Claire McKinney-Froehlich, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I have an even deeper respect for the growers and wine makers of France after deep-diving into the AOC requirements.
  • Founder of Wine Bound LLC and Wine and Beer Purchasing Specialist at Natural Grocers
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Claire McKinney-Froehlich, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Claire: I am a wine professional with approximately 10 years of experience in the wine industry. I currently run my own wine consulting business, Wine Bound LLC and am also the...

Hyun Jae Woo, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I really want to express my sincere gratitude for providing this course that helped to spread my passion of wine to wider and more diverse fields.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Hyun Jae Woo, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with WSA Wine Academy, Seoul. About Hyun Jae Woo: As it is an opportunity given through the IWS course, I would like to talk about my passion for Italian wine. Actually, I search the Italian wine...

Marietjie Brown

Andrea Mcewan Bourgogne
  • The Bourgogne Master level program gave me much greater insight into the region I so passionately love...and as a self-confessed soil-geek, I loved the geology sessions.
  • Founder / Director, About Wine International
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Marietjie Brown for passing the Bourgogne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Marietjie: I was born and raised in the majestic Constantia Valley in South Africa, and must have been subliminally influenced by the vine. My passion for wine really started as a young...

Jung In Hwang, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program will be a good reference to other wine certification programs...it made me deeply understand Italian wine and love it more.
  • Branch Manager, Vanguard Wine Merchants
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Jung In Hwang, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with WSA Wine Academy, Seoul. About Jung In Hwang: I am a wine professional and enthusiast, working as a manager in a wine shop directly managed by a wine importer (VANGUARD WINE MERCHANTS). I want...

Anders Melldén, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I now lecture and hold master classes about Italian wines. For knowing more details about my favorite wine country, Italian Wine Scholar was perfect!
  • Freelance wine lecturer at Scandinavian Wine Academy/Vinkällan, and wine journalist
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Anders Melldén, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Anders: I am a lecturer/wine journalist and author. Beverage magazines and Swedens second biggest daily newspaper are my regular clients. I am a lecturer for sommelier students at...

Canon Thomas, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has given me more confidence and professionalism in presentations, in discerning quality and value, and identifying hidden gems for my accounts.
  • Account Executive, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Canon Thomas, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits. About Canon: I am very fortunate that wine is both my passion and my career! I am currently an Account Executive for the fine wine division at Southern...

Amanda Colanero, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program has reinvigorated my passion and inspired me to continue my wine education.
  • Corporate Beverage Analyst, 1905 Family of Restaurants
Congratulations to Amanda Colanero, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Amanda: I am both an enthusiast and a wine professional. I started my career at age 20 as a bartender for the Columbia Restaurant, which has an award-winning Spanish wine list. I came to...

Magnus Haglund, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I think FWS was a perfect follow up to my previous studies adding more depth to my understanding of France’s wine regions.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Magnus Haglund, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors. About Magnus: I am a wine enthusiast and a geologist, originally from Finland but living in Canada’s Okanagan Valley for quite a few years now. Living in an up-and-coming wine region helped peak...

Jerry Chengyi Chen, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program gave me a clearer picture about how to understand Italian wines, regions, grape varieties and culture as a whole.
  • WSET Diploma
  • Senior Educator, AWSEC
Congratulations to Jerry Chengyi Chen, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors. About Jerry: I am a wine educator as well as an enthusiast, especially into Italian wines ever since my first job in the wine industry in 2007. I worked in a wine company that imported only...

Fred Dinger IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I really enjoy learning new things about wine. This program kept the juices flowing.
  • Key Account Executive, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, CSW, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Fred Dinger, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, South Florida market. About Fred: I’ve been in the wholesale wine business since graduating from college. I am currently a Key Account Executive for SGWS in...

Mario Kruschinski IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • With the knowledge I gained from the IWS program, I feel much more confident conducting wine classes and tastings and speaking about Italian wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Mario Kruschinski, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Mario: I am from Germany, and I’m a passionate wine lover. Professionally, I work as an HR manager in the areas of learning and development. What fascinates me about the wine world is...

Sarah Wong IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • My deeper understanding of Italian wines gives me a greater appreciation of its wines the and opportunity to share my knowledge with fellow wine lovers.
  • Wine Judge/ Wine Writer, Self Employed
  • WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Sarah Wong, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with Meiburg Wine Media, Hong Kong. About Sarah: I am a wine lover/ wine professional. I write about wine and am also a wine judge. I have written about wine for Hong Kong publications such as South...