Top Exam Scorers

Andrew Lincoln, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • When I think about my level of knowledge before and after this program, I’m amazed at just how much I’ve learned and how much I’ve grown as a wine professional.
  • Wine Education Lead, Artesa Vineyards and Winery
  • Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Andrew Lincoln, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar program with highest honors! About Andrew: Like many, the embarkment of my wine career was unorthodox. I graduated cum laude from UC Davis with a degree in Evolutionary Anthropology. While I respected the wine industry, I...

Kimberly Trainor Tschantz, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Passing the FWS has made my wine knowledge more well rounded. It’s no secret that French wine is intimidating so feeling comfortable speaking about different regions is valuable in a sales environment.
  • Sales Representative – Hotel Division, Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits
  • CSW (Society of Wine Educators), WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Kimberly Trainor Tschantz, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Kimberly: I am simultaneously a wine enthusiast and professional! My love for wine started while working at a country club as a summer job. I was always fascinated with the...

Priya Kumar, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the course – it is very detailed and structured and gives an in-depth knowledge of one of the largest wine producing countries.
  • Founder, The Wine Space Limited
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Priya Kumar, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Priva: After working in finance and property for many years, I followed my passion for wine and founded The Wine Space. I am a wine maker, I currently produce an organic Rosé from Sangiovese...

Justin Chen, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • Obtaining the IWS qualification is another important milestone in pursuit of my love and passion for Italian wines...I feel better equipped to keep on teaching and promoting Italian wines.
  • Wine Educator, MWM Wine School
  • WSET Diploma, WSET Certified Educator, Italian Wine Ambassador
Congratulations to Justin Chen, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Justin: I am a super Italian wine lover and wine educator. Apart from Italian Wine Scholar, my other wine related qualifications and titles include WSET Diploma and WSET Certified Educator,...

Péter Tüű

Andrea Mcewan Champagne
  • The depth and breadth of knowledge the Master-Level course gave me really gives me more confidence when I serve or pour or speak about champagne.
  • Head Sommelier, Laurel Budapest
  • Certified Sommelier, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Péter Tüű, for passing the Champagne Master Level exam with highest honors! About Péter: My name is Tüű Péter. (Quite unusually, in Hungary we use family name first and given name second.) Currently my primary job is as Head Sommelier in the Michelin-recommended restaurant...

Emily Samoska, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • FWS will definitely prepare me for my continuing studies with WSET...This program helped strengthen my knowledge and looking forward to taking more courses.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Emily Samoska, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Emily: I am a wine enthusiast! I love the never-ending journey wine takes you on. There is always more to learn and share. It is an academic as well as a social pursuit that is truly...

François Bélisle, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Though I already had a solid base of knowledge on French wines, I learned a lot. I have been recommending the FWS and SWS programs to others.
  • President, Canadian and Latin American Wine Society (CLAWS) Ottawa, Canada
  • Spanish Wine Scholar, Certified Wine Judge, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to François Bélisle, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About François: I have been a wine enthusiast all my life. I am particularly passionate about French wines because of their variety and quality, but also because I am a Canadian of French...

Edward Stevenson, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The Spanish course opened my eyes to some fascinating wines...It also has given me all the key tools to become a specialist in Spanish wines.
  • Assistant Manager, Jeroboams
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Edward Stevenson, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Edward: My passion for wine started when I was a teenager. I was on a Spanish trip with my school and I got to visit a cava winery outside Barcelona. From...

Jonny Tyson, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The study manual is something I can refer to time and time again as it is a complete reference guide to the myriad wine regions and grapes.
  • Head Tutor & Co-Owner, South London Wine School
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Diploma, Certified Sommelier
Congratulations to Jonny Tyson, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Jonny: I am a wine and beer educator and co-own a wine school in London. I have worked across the industry over the years from running wine shops and restaurants,...

Katherine Galliano, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • Learning about how the history of the country has shaped the wine industry, and the geography...made the program even more interesting.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Katherine Galliano, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School! About Katherine: I live and work in London in Human Resources, although home for me is Gibraltar where as a teenager I was introduced to Spanish wine by my...

Carla Urrunaga, IWS, SWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The course is not only focused on wine but it introduces us into the culture and history of the country which made me appreciate it even more.
  • Founder and Director, La Academia Del Vino
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Carla Urrunaga, IWS, SWS, for passing both the Italian Wine Scholar and Spanish Wine Scholar exams with highest honors! About Carla: I have been dedicated for almost 6 years to share, communicate, and teach in a happy, simple, and professional way about the world of Wine and...

Ednajar Tavares Macedo Filho, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • There are so many different varietals, so many distinctive terroirs, histories and legends that raise your knowledge to the highest level. I am really glad for the opportunity of studying with Wine Scholar Guild.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, Spanish Wine Scholar, WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Ednajar Tavares Macedo Filho, IWS, for passing the Italian Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Ednajar: Definitely I am a wine enthusiast. It all started in 2008 when I decided to read and try to understand about what I was drinking. The books succeeded one another,...

Larry Baldwin, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The in depth, knowledge based focus of the FWS was exactly what I wanted. The ability to accompany my studies with appropriate wines from each region that we studied was illuminating.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate
Congratulations to Larry Baldwin, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Larry: I am a lifelong wine enthusiast as well as having a 20 year history of owning a small vineyard and a private wine label. After selling my property three years ago I was looking for a...

Annette Tomei, IWS

Andrea Mcewan IWS
  • The IWS program has helped develop both my depth and breadth of knowledge and has given me a source of credibility outside my own body of work.
  • Food & Drinks Educator, Author, Consultant
  • Introductory Sommelier Certificate
Congratulations to Annette Tomei, IWS, for achieving highest honors in the Italian Wine Scholar exam, with Cellar Muse. About Annette: I’m a food and beverage professional – chef, educator, writer, and culinary tourism specialist. I have a master’s degree in Gastronomy. I grew up in a big Italian...

Alison Scofield, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • I can’t thank the Wine Scholar Guild enough for offering these courses, along with all the quality materials, webinars, and study tools to help set students up for success.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • French Wine Scholar, WSET Level 2
Congratulations to Alison Scofield, SWS, for passing the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Alison: I am a wine enthusiast loving learning about wine and all things related. I work full time outside of wine and am a wife and mother, so I really appreciate the Wine Scholar Guild...

Atha Samaras, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The in-depth knowledge and fun provided by this program were perfect to open my eyes on the beautiful history, gastronomy, and viticulture of this country.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Atha Samaras, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Atha: I have always got a passion for wine. It started with my dad who was a massive Bordeaux lover. I then expanded my knowledge to France by discovering all the...

Chantal Honoré Molin, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • Wine is first and foremost about sharing and the FWS gave me the opportunity to be able to do it even better.
  • Lecturer, Centre Pierre Cointreau Angers-Chamber of Commerce and Industry Maine-et-Loire
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Chantal Honoré Molin, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar exam with WiSP, Bordeaux! About Chantal: I have been a wine lover since I discovered this world when I was studying Geography at Paris La Sorbonne University. I decided to dedicate my career to...

Daphne Chan, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • The FWS course helps me know more about French wine regions and history, as well as wine style and appellation system.
  • Junior Sommelier, Interval Twins Kitchen
  • WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Daphne Chan, FWS, for achieving highest honors in the French Wine Scholar program with AWSEC, Hong Kong. About Daphne: I’ve always been a wine enthusiast so I decided to do the WSET Level 2 course in Aug 2020. Later on I’m lucky to be part of the Interval Twins Kitchen in Hong...

Huw Morgan, SWS

Andrea Mcewan SWS
  • The SWS course has been instrumental in completely transforming my view and appreciation of Spanish wines.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • FWS, IWS, WSET Levels 2 & 3
Congratulations to Huw Morgan, SWS, for achieving highest honors in the Spanish Wine Scholar exam with West London Wine School. About Huw: I first enrolled in a WSET level 2 wine course in 2017 at the West London Wine School. I wanted to become more knowledgeable about wines and in particular...

Carrie Brock, FWS

Andrea Mcewan FWS
  • I now love being the authority on French wine to my friends and family! The most fun thing I’ve taken away is the ability to recommend wines from lesser-known French wine regions.
  • Wine Enthusiast
  • WSET Level 3
Congratulations to Carrie Brock, FWS, for passing the French Wine Scholar exam with highest honors! About Carrie: I thought I was well-versed in wine, until I actually started formal wine education back in 2018. How little did I realize I knew! In fact, the pursuit of knowledge in wine leads you...