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Abhinay Jhaveri SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program has opened up the world of Spanish Wine to me, and has given me the confidence to promote Spanish wines in India.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Abhinay Jhaveri, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Abhinay: I’m originally from Bombay, India, but have spent a significant chunk of my life living in the US, UK and France. I used to work in management...

Lyndsey Wylie SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS also opened up some lovely styles and varieties that I would not have tried otherwise - a great example being The Canaries!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Lyndsey Wylie, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Lyndsey: I am a wine enthusiast! I am always so excited to open a bottle, whether that is one that I have never tried or an “old friend”. The aromas and the flavours spark conversations,...

Laura Norena SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I feel so much more sure of myself, more confident in my knowledge about wine in general, not only the SWS program, but with all the information you provide.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Laura Norena, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Laura: After becoming a widow at 51 and spending some years getting back on my feet, I decided to take my passion for wine one step further, I am very happy and proud of myself for being able...

Anne Bilczuk, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The latest FWS course, version 7, has incredible tools and learning modules that support distance learning; I highly recommend this program for those unable to attend in-person classes.
  • Founder & Principal, Canadian Wine Explorer
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Anne Bilczuk, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Anne: From as far back as I can remember, grapes and wine have always been in the background as we were growing up, so I would definitely describe myself as a wine enthusiast. As a child, I...

Gianfranco Massa, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program was a fantastic opportunity for me to take a deep dive into Spanish wines and the Spanish territory.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Gianfranco Massa, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Gianfranco: I am a big wine enthusiast. On a friend's recommendation 4 years ago I attended a very basic wine-tasting course in Milan (my hometown). I really...

Howard Levine, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • As I further my wine studies, I intend to use the study techniques and knowledge gained from the FWS program to deepen my understanding of other wine regions of the world.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Howard Levine, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Howard: I am a wine enthusiast and have recently had the opportunity to explore two of the great wine regions of the world: Burgundy and Napa/ Sonoma Valleys. While exploring the Côte d’Or...

Ana Letícia Zodi, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS course is much more than just information. Knowledge comes together with history, culture, tradition, geography, gastronomy and passion. 
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Ana Letícia Zodi, FWS for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with Eno Cultura, São Paulo, Brazil. About Ana Letícia: I'm a wine lover.In the past I was in the trade when I had a Wine Bar in São Paulo, but today I work with 3 chocolate franchises and 1...

Wayne M Shennen, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Spain is a powerhouse, so I think anyone who wants to be taken seriously in the industry needs to know as much as they can. 
  • Managing Director, Rangitoto Tokyo
  • French Wine Scholar, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Wayne M Shennen, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors. About Wayne: I’m a kiwi who’s been in Hospitality for over twenty years now, on a mission to spread the love for New Zealand wine here in Tokyo. I'm also certified in sake, and love explaining...

Walden Pemantle, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS program has already helped me as a teacher, sales person, and most importantly, as a wine drinker.
  • Director of Education, The Texas Wine School & Art of Cellaring
  • Italian Wine Scholar, Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Walden Pemantle, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with The Texas Wine School. About Walden: I’ve worked in food & wine since I was 13. I started as a prep cook, became a line cook and eventually left the kitchen to work in wine education,...

Juan Carlos Gallegos Happle, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar is a “must” not only for wine professionals, but also for connoisseurs and serious enthusiasts.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Juan Carlos Gallegos Happle, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with L'Attitude Wine School, Guayaquil,Ecuador. About Juan Carlos: I´m truly a wine enthusiast. What started as a curiosity has developed to a passion. I love to explore new tastes,...

Elizabeth Tsai, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • My favorite part of the course is sherry and because of that I took Certified Sherry Wine Specialist as well. My next adventure, no doubt, will be to enroll in IWS.
  • General Manager, Ginger Red Asian Bistro
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tsai, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Elizabeth: I started my wine journey as a bartender in 2007. For the longest time, I only knew the common terms and a few names to get by. Thanks to COVID, I suddenly had free time and...

Erika Nakaoji, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS is good opportunity to learn, not only about wines, but also the unique wine “history” and “culture” in Spain.
  • Wine & Sake Lecturer and Concierge, Tokyo Japan
  • WSET Level 3, JSA Wine Expert, Wine Australia A+
Congratulations to Erika Nakaoji, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Caplan Wine Academy. About Erika: I organize sake workshops for foreign residents in Tokyo. Participants learn the basics of sake, and enjoy sake tasting (and pairing with Japanese artisanal...

Janice Robinson, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish Wine Scholar program provided me with a comprehensive and insightful education...and offered me a glimpse into lesser known but not less important regions of Spain.
  • Wine Educator, Vessel Liquor
  • French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Janice Robinson, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with Cru Consultancy. About Janice: I started to become interested in learning about grapes and wine soon after I started exploring what wines to have with dinner. It paralleled a growing...

Daniele Pardi, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS...finally helps to make sense, from a historical and commercial point of view, of a great number of relevant appellations.
  • Wine Educator, www.wine-club.it
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Daniele Pardi, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Daniele: Being a professional chef, I always loved pairing my food with the right wine. With time, I wanted to know more about it, and finally took time to study it in depth. At the moment I...

Charlotte Ho, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program has enhanced and deepened my understanding of the different Italian regions and wine appellations.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Charlotte Ho, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with Meiburg Wine Media. About Charlotte: While I do not work in the wine or food and beverage industry, I am fervently passionate about wines, especially Italian wines. My love story with Italian...

Pedro Barroso Inacio, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I have found the SWS program so interesting. It really helped to organize my wine knowledge, gave me much more structure. Thank you SWS for everything!
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Pedro Barroso Inacio, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Pedro: I started getting interested in wine at an early age – my first summer job was working at a spirits and wine store back in my native Algarve (which produces wonderful wines)....

Victoria Chen

Andrea Mcewan Bordeaux
  • Studying wine under the wings of the ML programs of the Wine Scholar Guild speeds up my wine learning journey without traveling to other cities or countries.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Victoria Chen, for passing the Bordeaux Master Level exam with highest honors! About Victoria: I LOVE wine… I just love everything about wine…from sipping, tasting, researching, buying, traveling to studying wine! Sipping different grape varietals and regions of wine takes me...

Gianmarco De Martino, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Studying the wines and the wine regions of France, I’ve learnt so much about the vineyard and winemaking traditions of those regions.
  • Winemaker, Tscharke Wines
Congratulations to Gianmarco De Martino, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar with highest honors! About Marco: I grew up in Italy and moved to Australia in 2014. I started reading about wine and organizing tastings with friends in Brisbane, while working in hospitality. Wine quickly became a...

Tanmay Rathod, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I have found the course to be ideally curated to enable students to fully understand the differing regions, terroirs, terminology and appellations. The webinars are exemplary and expertly delivered.
  • Restaurant Manager, Hotel Les Falaises, Cahors, France / Founder Scholar at the Gerard Basset Foundation
Congratulations to Tanmay Rathod, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Tanmay: I am a Professional Hotelier and a Wine Enthusiast. I first embarked upon my hospitality career in the Malbec birthplace of Cahors, my first ever experience of living and working away...

Timothy Ouellette, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The French Wine Scholar has made me more confident with the lesser known regions of France and kept my knowledge of the larger regions fresh.
  • Product Consultant & Instructor, LCBO & Fine Vintage LTD.
  • Italian Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to Timothy Ouellette, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Timothy: Wine is my passion and my profession. I’ve been working in the industry for 15+ years and I spend much of my time outside of work studying, consulting, and tasting (that’s what...