Top Exam Scorers

Gareth Wyatt, FWS

Congratulations Gareth Wyatt, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! Gareth has followed the French Wine Scholar study program with Premier Wine Training in Dublin, Ireland. About Gareth: I'm currently (and very happily) looking after and exploring all Business...

Teresa Chiesa, FWS

Congratulations to Teresa Chiesa, FWS who recently passed the French Wine Scholar exam with honors!

Jennifer Yam, FWS

Congrats to Jennifer Yam, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar examination with highest honors! Jennifer Yam is a wine connoisseur. She has been awarded the best wine critic by a local wine magazine in Hong Kong. She has also been judging in international wine competitions including Hong Kong...

Simon Stockton

Congrats Simon Stockton for passing the Champagne Master-Level Examination With Honors! About Simon: ''I am the owner of Sugar & Yeast. I run wine courses, events and masterclasses, specializing in Champagne. I also do some champagne writing and judging. In 2016, I will be Competition Director for...

Gabriella Fois, FWS

Congrats Gabriella Fois, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam With Honors! Gabriella Fois, is working in the Customer Service of The Wine Society in Sydney, Australia. ''I assist members with purchasing wine that will suit there individual palette. All the wines we stock are from Australia...

Gershwin Narraidoo, FWS

Congratulations to Gershwin Narraidoo, FWS and FWS authorized instructor for passing the French Wine Scholar examination with honors! About Gershwin: He is instructor in the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University in North Miami where he teaches undergraduate courses related to...

Steven Alley, FWS

Congratulations to Steven Alley, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar exam With Highest Honors! Steve Alley - CSW & FWS Fine Wine Consultant & On-Premise Account Manager Austin & Greater Central Texas Area Spec's Wholesale Fine Wines, Spirits & Bar Supplies Steven Alley has been interested in...

Kirsten Strand, FWS

Congratulations to Kirsten Strand, FWS for passing the French Wine Scholar Exam With Highest Honors! I am very pleased to have earned the French Wine Scholar designation. After completing my WSET Advanced studies, the FWS curriculum allowed me to increase my knowledge of France and their superb...

Raymond O'Mara, FWS

Congratulations Ray O'Mara CWE, FWS, DWS and FWS Instructor in Washington, DC for passing the Champagne Master-Level Exam With Highest Honors! Ray is the owner of VinoWise wine education and consultancy, based in Easton Maryland. He holds several wine related credentials and is a frequent...

Diego Del Pino

Congratulations to Diego Del Pino for passing the Champagne Master-Level Exam With Honors! Diego works for Moët Hennessy USA. He is the Business Development Manager for Estates & Wines in the Northeast Region. A few words from Diego: ''I've been part of the wine industry for fifteen years,...

Terence Wong, FWS

Congratulations Terence for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! Terence is working in L'atelier de Joel Robuchon Hong Kong as Sommelier. This restaurant is the only 3 stars Michelin French Cuisine in Hong Kong and contains 4000 wine labels around the world. A few words from...

Gerard Leung, FWS

Gerard is Marketing Executive at Telford International (Facebook a/c: Telford Wine and Spirits). He is responsible for the brand management of French wine portfolio and provides wine trainings for trade customers. A few words from Gerard: ''I have discovered my interest in wine when I was working...

Robert Tirk, FWS

About Robert: ''I am a Retail Wine Specialist with the PLCB(Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board). The focus of my job is address customer needs and wants for wines in our “Premium Collection” stores. Having worked in the retail wine business for the last 7 years I find that I have gravitated to “Old...

Richard Blahunka, FWS

About Rick: ''I have been an amateur French wine enthusiast since 1976 and even though I have never worked in the wine industry, I have always enjoyed visiting wineries firsthand and learning as much as I can about wines and wine-making. But it was not until starting on the FWS journey that I...

Christine Spoor, FWS

A few words from Christine: "I began my formal study of wine 8 years ago to become a more educated consumer. I decided to shift my focus to French wine due to its complex nature in aroma and flavors, as well as its fascinating history."

JiaJia Pan, FWS

JiaJian Pan is the founder and CEO of TAOTAO Private Cellar, founder and CEO of JC METROPOLITAN, Guangzhou and shareholder/board member of French Melisey Electronic Group. He is also an analyzer, writer and translator. Certifications: WSET Level 3 with Distinction, Certified as the Specialiste of...

Stephen Allison, FWS

About Stephen: The French Wine Scholar program was an excellent step in my educational path. It took what I learned of French wine in the Society of Wine Educator's Specialist of Wine program and expanded it to a higher level. "I am a Sommelier with the Ritz Carlton at Half Moon Bay, responsible...

Shelley Cartland, FWS

A few words from Shelley: This year marks a year of creating my own reality with wine education as the driving force. My journey combines my passion for wine and travel through classroom and immersive learning. There is no question that French wine would be my focus and starting point!...

Dana Lee, FWS

Dana is an attorney and Associate Vice President for Legal Affairs at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, USA. A few words from Dana: ‘’I have been an avid wine enthusiast since 2005, when I began taking wine appreciation classes taught by Ned Towle of the Westchester Wine School. In...

David Alexander, FWS

Congrats David Alexander for passing the French Wine Scholar Exam with The Sydney Wine Academy A few words from David: " I am 32 years old, originally from the UK but now living in Sydney. I am a Product Manager for a software company by trade with a keen passion for wine. I attended the WSET...