This is a highly respected accreditation that is officially recognised as a marque of excellence by the French government.

  • Learn more about French wine than you ever thought possible
  • If you pass this course you can use the letters FWS after your name which is great for your career prospects or just to prove your expertise in French wine
  • Make better wine-purchasing decisions
  • Certificate, pin badge and right to FWS post nominals
  • A gorgeous, 270 page full-colour study manual
  • One year’s access to the Wine Scholar Guild’s online e-learning resources. This contains quizzes, tests, and games to help you revise
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This course will get you access to the most exclusive wines France has to offer so you’ll taste wines which few in the world even know exist.

You get to focus on enjoying the wines, without worrying about using specific terms – In fact you will taste over 60, including some rare and unusual ones.

We are the only provider of this course in the North West, and we only run this course once a year for a very limited number of people. So book your seat now so you don’t miss out!

NEW! Save £200 on individual course prices with our French & Spanish Wine Scholar bundle deal. Click on the bundle for more details.
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For each region, you will learn about...

  • Viticultural history, wine culture and traditions
  • Location and climate and their effects on viticulture and wine style
  • Topography, geography and soils and their impact on the vine
  • Grape varieties and their organoleptic profiles
  • Viticulture and winemaking practices
  • Wine industry trends and economics
  • All AOCs with their regulations, wine styles and specificities

The study manual also contains a Foundation Unit that covers French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, viniculture and a discussion of Old World vs. New World wine styles.

French Wine Scholar | Manchester
From £875.00

Location: 113 Portland Street, Manchester
Duration: 9 weeks (1 evening a week)
Next course: February 26, 2025
Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

  • Classroom based tuition from an experienced Wine Educator
  • Over 60 wine tasting samples, including uncommon and unusual regions and wines
  • Comprehensive, full colour French Wine Scholar study book
  • Access to the WSG’s online learning portal conatining videos, quizzes, downloadable maps, flashcards & more
  • First attempt at the paper exam in Manchester
  • Certificate, pin badge & right to use FWS post nominals on completion
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