Leading provider of specialized certification programs on the wines of France, Italy and Spain

Our Members and Students:

Our members and students range from wine industry professionals to advanced students of wine; they hail from all over the globe. Yet, as diverse as they are, all have a passion for French, Italian and Spanish wines and are committed to serious wine study.

Our Study Programs:

Our Wine Scholar™ Study and Certification programs offer students of wine the opportunity to specialize in the wine country of their choice. These advanced wine education program provide current, accurate and in-depth information on the wines of France, Italy and Spain.

They are designed for advanced students of wine whether professionals or serious wine hobbyists. Individuals who follow these in-depth programs and pass the exam earn the French, Italian or Spanish Wine Scholar title and corresponding post-nominal, which may be incorporated into a professional signature (e.g. John Smith, FWS).

Distance Learning:

Our interactive, state-of-the-art online wine study programs allow students from around the globe to follow our programs from the comfort of their home or office… at their own pace.

Our School Network:

Our international network of Approved Program Providers offers our wine study and certification programs in a classroom format in over 30 countries on 5 continents.
Our wine instructors include internationally recognized experts in their fields including Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and wine writers.

Membership Benefits:

We provide our community and members an unparalleled array of continuing wine education benefits including member webinars, pronunciation exercises, member online quizzes and podcasts with leading experts and/or educators within the world of wine.