Product Description
Registration deadline: Friday, February 4, 2022
Course materials available for pickup after January 20, 2022
Online access to course begins: Monday, February 7, 2022
LIVE WEBINARS
Dates: Wednesdays, February 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022
Start Time: 6PM, duration 1.5 to 2 hours (webinars will be recorded)
IN-PERSON LOCATION: Due to construction in our event space, the tastings will be in the private room at Cassia, 1314 7th St., Santa Monica
IN-PERSON TASTING SESSIONS
Dates: Saturdays, March 5 & 26, 2022
Time: 9:30AM to 2PM
IN-PERSON EXAM (1 hour): Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 5PM (Westside location TBD)
INSTRUCTOR: Monica Marin, DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019.
INSTRUCTOR CONTACT: [email protected]
IMPORTANT: In-person tasting sessions and in-person exam will be indoors. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test from previous 48 hours required for in-person tasting sessions and in-person exam. Masks will be required during exam.
The French Wine Scholar™ education program is the most advanced, comprehensive, and up-to-date French wine course available. This course includes 8 weeks of self-study fully supported by a newly updated comprehensive study manual, interactive e-learning modules for each region, and 8 live review webinars and two in-person tasting sessions with over 40 French wines sampled over the two sessions. Your instructor will be Monica Marin DipWSET, FWS, IWS, SWS – named Wine Scholar Guild FWS Instructor of the year 2019 and nominated as best WSET Educator 2019.
This format provides the convenience and flexibility of an online study program, along with live review webinars as well as the two in-person, guided tastings of over 40 French wines. Stellar instruction from an award-winning instructor combined with a flexible schedule of study designed for busy professionals and all the necessary tools to master French wines.
The syllabus takes a regional approach and discusses all French wine appellations and the factors that shape their identities. It provides committed students of wine with an unparalleled set of study tools that are designed to maximize learning and boost knowledge retention.
COURSE INCLUDES:
• 8 live webinar review sessions
• 2 in-person tasting sessions, including over 40 French wines
• The 330-page, full-color French Wine Scholar Study Manual (Brand new 7th edition ! )
• 1-year access to the French Wine Scholar online study program
• Registration for the French Wine Scholar exam (1 hour, 100 multiple choice questions, a passing minimum of 75%)
8 LIVE WEBINAR REVIEW SESSIONS
French wine regions and styles are the “reference points” in the world of wine, making an in-depth understanding of French wine indispensable. The course includes a foundation unit covering French wine law, grape varieties, viticulture, viniculture and a discussion of Old World vs. New World wine styles, plus in-depth study of each region.
•Bordeaux & Southwest (February 9)
•Rhône, Provence (February 16)
•Languedoc-Roussillon & Corsica (February 23)
•Alsace, Jura & Savoie (March 2)
•Champagne (March 9)
•Loire (March 16)
•Bourgogne & Beaujolais (March 23)
•Review Webinar (March 30)
REGISTRATION: Two installment payment plans are available – please call the Order Desk for special arrangements: 310.479.3731 Ext 0
COVID-19 UPDATE
Best practices will be followed. All surfaces that attendees might touch will be disinfected prior to each class. We will follow state and local guidelines for social distancing and mask wearing. Attendees are also expected to wash or sanitize their hands and stay home if sick. Our ability to hold these classes remains dependent on the guidelines for California/Los Angeles County.
CANCELLATIONS: No cancellations after Friday, February 4, 2022 or after course materials picked up.