Top Exam Scorers

Malcolm Lamont, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS rounded out in-depth specialist knowledge in Europe’s ‘big 3’. In addition to being very enjoyable, studying for this certification covered a very thorough syllabus on the topic of Spanish wines and wine regions.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Italian Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma, Certified Wine Educator (Society of Wine Educators)
Congratulations to Malcolm Lamont, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Malcolm: I’m an educator with a background in, and serious love for, wine and wine studies. Currently I teach middle school kids French as a Second Language in an online platform. In the...

David Wong, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The book is very clear and descriptive. The best part is the e-learning platform, which provides interactive exercises, Italian pronunciation of regions and grape varieties, and many quizzes.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma
Congratulations to David Wong, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About David: As a data and analytics consultant, my job has nothing to do with wine. But I always love wine tasting, especially blind tasting, to appreciate wine without bias of...

Marie Davies, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I feel very proud to have received the FWS Guild qualification, particularly highest honours ! It is a badge of honor for any wine professional.
  • Sales Manager, Stopham Vineyard, Sussex, UK
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Marie Davies, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with Sussex Wine School. About Marie: I have been a wine enthusiast since 1996 when my father Denis, an Irish publican took me on the Beaujolais run with him. We visited lots of villages in Burgundy...

Maxime Dubois, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I found the SWS & FWS to be fantastic programs for students wishing to get a comprehensive knowledge of wine regions both Internationally acclaimed & others more obscure.
  • Marketing Manager & Wine Educator, Red Apron Fine Wines & Spirits
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Maxime Dubois, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam! About Maxime: After studying Restaurant Management & wine in France, I have been part of the opening team of a Wine Bar & Restaurant in Dublin, Ireland. There, with access to fantastic wines from...

Kaidi Xiao, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • It has increased my confidence in introducing wine courses to students, and recommending French wines to people around me.
  • Course Administrator, Melbourne Wine House
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Kaidi Xiao, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with Melbourne Wine House. About Kaidi: I am a wine enthusiast but also work in the wine industry. I have become interested in wine since I moved to Melbourne, after visiting some wine regions in...

Nao Nakano, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I took advantage of the classroom learning (with the New Zealand School of Food & Wine)...engaging with my other classmates, seeking individualized attention, and making the most out of hands-on learning.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Nao Nakano, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with The New Zealand School of Food & Wine. About Nao: I don’t hold a professional wine job… but I am incredibly passionate about wine and I’m sure this alone will take me on a long wine journey in my...

Alex Rathbone, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I feel that the FWS program gave me lots of bite-sized tangible pieces of information that I can use daily in my role to add story and credibility to my wine recommendations.
  • Sales Assistant, Majestic Wine
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Alex Rathbone, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with the Sussex Wine School. About Alex: I’m first and foremost a wine enthusiast, and more recently a wine professional. Having spent ten years as a Corporate Trainer in the skincare industry, my...

Alejandra Breton, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The WSG qualifications have a level of depth that I love. I did the Study Trips and Master Levels in Champagne and Bordeaux, and I plan to prepare thoroughly and take those exams as well.
  • Director, The Wine Trainer
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Alejandra Breton, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with The Wine School, Colombia. About Alejandra: I’m from Uruguay but I live in Paraguay. MBA and Bachelor’s in Social Communication, I worked in marketing for multinational companies. Emigrating...

Alejandro Palma, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Life is made up of small moments, and I celebrate this one in particular with great satisfaction.
  • Wine Ambassador, Grupo Cordovez SA
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Alejandro Palma, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam! About Alejandro: I have been working as a Wine Ambassador for the Grupo Cordovez CVL, Ecuador’s main wine importer. My main functions as part of this company include communicating, teaching, and...

Ellen Lainez, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS is a great opportunity to work in the Spanish wine market, especially in the emerging regions, so I can bring more of this amazing wine education to the world.
  • Founder and Wine Educator, The Wine Consul
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Ellen Lainez, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Ellen: I have been passionate about wine since my teenage years. I am a college instructor in Event Management and Travel and I founded The Wine Consul on 2019 to bring people a new fun wine...

Luke Darracott, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • ...the SWS means that I can have that pin to give me clout but also, more importantly, it allows me to now teach the course, which is the real desire.
  • Owner, Madrid & Darracott
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Luke Darracott, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Luke: I’m a wine-lover and qualified alcoholic who has spent over a decade in Spain. After studying Spanish and Russian at University, and having lived in both countries, I settled in...

Anne Richter Arnold, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program has opened my eyes to a fascinating region of the world and the diverse range of wines and styles Spain has to offer.
  • Writer and Educator, From the Vine to Wine
  • French Wine Scholar, Champagne Master Level, Certified Sherry Wine Specialist, CSW (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Anne Richter Arnold, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Anne: I love to learn about wine and all that goes with it: the history, geology, viticultural practices, winemaking and the culture of the region. I write about it, interview people...

Jim Bushee, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS program will add to my credibility as a wine professional and enhance my ability to teach Spanish wines.
  • Owner, Wine Concepts
  • French Wine Scholar, Bourgogne Master Level, Certified Wine Educator
Congratulations to Jim Bushee, SWS for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Jim: I am a wine educator and writer. I teach wine classes in Austin, Texas, and my bi-monthly blog appears at www.wineconcepts.net/blog. My interest in wine began when I was a law firm partner...

Xavier Ligot

Andrea Mcewan Champagne
  • The seminars, led by talented individuals, were thorough, some extremely detailed, the amount of knowledge shared was invaluable and substantial.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3, CSW & CSS (Society of Wine Educators)
Congratulations to Xavier Ligot, for passing the Champagne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Xavier: I am a wine and spirit enthusiast. I have tried to formalise my knowledge over the last few years through various certificates.Wine embodies history, geography, science and much more...

Alex Hawes, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • IWS challenged me as a student; passing this program has made me confident in selling, buying and educating others in Italian wine.
  • Manager, Fiorella
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate and Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Alex Hawes, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with San Francisco Wine School. About Alex: Previously, I was a long time Captain/Server in San Francisco. After spending nearly 8 years at Morton’s Steakhouse, a year long stint at Mourad opened my...

Alejandro Artigas, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The course allowed me to learn not only about Spanish wines, but the culture, history and geography of Spain through the lens of wine.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Alejandro Artigas, SWS for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with The Wine House, Los Angeles. About Alejandro: I’m a wine enthusiast. I’m a furniture designer and business owner. I’ve always had an interest in wine. My parents didn’t drink, so I’ve been...

Ellie Scott, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Encouraged by my SWS studies, I am currently living in Jerez in Andalucía for a couple of months to pursue my love for sherry, visiting bodegas and writing about the area and its wines.
  • Independent Wine Consultant, Amante Wine
  • WSET Levels 1, 2 & 3
Congratulations to Ellie Scott, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Ellie: I have always loved learning about wine and would often gather friends to go to wine tastings or visit vineyards, particularly when travelling. It was only...

Gary Schwartz, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I very much enjoyed the Spanish Wine Scholar course. I loved the deep-dive immersion into one region.
  • Wine Educator, Eagle Mountain Winery
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Gary Schwartz, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with North Carolina Wine Academy. About Gary: I spent 30 years in the biotech industry before starting in the wine industry at 55 years of age. I went to Napa, CA and worked for Boisset US and then...

Alessandro Ago, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS was instrumental to my understanding of wine production and the relationship between culture, history, and wine production styles.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Alessandro Ago, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with The Wine House, Los Angeles. About Alessandro: I’m a life-long wine enthusiast (but not a wine professional), who has spent many years traveling back and forth between my two home countries...

Mona Elyafi

Andrea Mcewan Champagne
  • I was able to turn my passion into a valuable and prestigious education, and new professional vocation.
  • Wine Enthusiast
Congratulations to Mona Elyafi for passing the Champagne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Mona: I am the founder & CEO of ILDK Media, an entertainment Public Relations agency expert in the realm of LGBTQ+ focused PR campaigns, Global Women Empowerment strategies & Special Events.As a...