A Wine Scholar Guild Course

French Wine Essentials

6 weeks

A fun weekday evening to spend learning with friends old and new

6 to 14 students

Classes capped at 14 students to maximise fun and learning

In The Map Room

upstairs at Cardwell Cellars, Abbotsford

$850 per person

Includes class time, course materials, wines for tasting and certificate upon successful completion

French Wine Essentials provides wine professionals and inquisitive enthusiasts with a solid foundation on the often-complex wines of France; highlighting the 'need to know' regions, grape varieties, and wine styles.

Wine Scholar Guild is an internationally-recognised qualification that focusses solely on the most influential wine regions of Europe, instilling a deep understanding of these wines, winemakers, and their culture.

WSG offers immersive, region-specific wine education, which set the industry standard.

Course Structure

⚬ Week 1

Introduction and Sparkling Wines of France

⚬ Week 2

Alsace and the Loire Valley

⚬ Week 3

Bourgogne and Beaujolais

⚬ Week 4

Bordeaux and Provence

⚬ Week 5

Rhone Valley and Languedoc Roussillon

⚬ Week 6

1-hour Exam

What you will learn

Learn all about and taste your way through the ‘need to know’ wines of France including essential varieties, wine styles, appellations, winemaking and viticulture while exploring history, culture, cuisine and notable producers.

What is included in the price?
~ Comprehensive study book
~ Access to online resources for 1 year
~ Expert tuition over 5 weeks
~ More than twenty wines tasted in classes
~ Written multiple choice exam (no tasting exam)
~ Certificate on successfully passing the exam

Who is the course for?
There is no pre-requisite to study for this course. It would suit anyone wanting to improve their knowledge of French wines, W.S.E.T. students after any level who are looking for a more in depth and cultural wine course and keen enthusiasts who prefer to learn in a structured manner. On successfully passing the exam students are awarded a certificate and lapel pin.

Fine Print

If you fail the exam you may re-sit for a fee.

Students withdrawing from the course within 72 hours of commencement will forfeit 20% of the course fee. 

The course can be cancelled by Cardwell Cellars up to the day before the commencement of the first class. All fees will be refunded in this case.

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